EPL Table: 2016 Week 18 Standings After Tuesday’s Premier League Scores

Liverpool kept pace with the top title contenders in the Premier League on Tuesday, easily beating Stoke City 4-1 at Anfield. The result means every team in the top eight won their Week 18 match, with Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton yet to go head-to-head.

Jonathan Walters gave the visitors a shock lead, but Adam Lallana and Roberto Firmino restored order before half-time. An own goal from Giannelli Imbula killed the Potters’ spirits, and Daniel Sturridge put the final score on the board.

Here’s a look at the current Premier League standings with one Week 18 match left to play:

Recap

Liverpool weren’t at their best on Tuesday, but a laughable defensive display from Stoke ensured the Reds cruised to an easy win.

The hosts dominated the opening stages, but a defensive error allowed Erik Pieters to fire in a cross for Walters, who powered home a header for the lead. Simon Mignolet should have done better, and his error will perhaps fuel Liverpool’s goalkeeper controversy once more.

BenchWarmers had some fun at the Belgian’s expense:

If Mignolet was a dog… …

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