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Lallana stars in Liverpool victory
- Updated: December 14, 2016
Adam Lallana scored twice and set up another as Liverpool beat Middlesbrough 3-0 at the Riverside on Wednesday night.
The England midfielder put Liverpool ahead in the first half with a far post header from Nathaniel Clyne’s deep cross, before Divock Origi added a second after the break from close range after Lallana’s cross.
Lallana was at it again on 68 minutes, firing home from inside the area after Origi had returned the favour, and it stayed at 3-0 as Liverpool picked up a vital three points.
The result means Liverpool are six points behind leaders Chelsea, who won at Sunderland, but back into second after Arsenal’s defeat by Everton on Tuesday. Boro are 17th, three points clear of the drop zone.
Jurgen Klopp named goalkeeper Simon Mignolet in the starting line up in place of the much-criticised Loris Karius, while Ragnar Klavan replaced Joel Matip in defence.
Mignolet was forced into action after an opening 25 minutes of little chances, getting down low to his left to hold Ben …
