In pictures: Liverpool roar 25 points clear in Premier League

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Liverpool's Sadio Mane marked his return from injury with a late goal to break Norwich City's resistance and secure a 1-0 win on Saturday to extend his side's Premier League lead to 25 points. On a windy evening, bottom club Norwich were proving a tough nut to crack for Juergen Klopp's team but Senegalese forward Mane, who came on as a substitute on the hour, pounced to drill home a fine finish from inside the area in the 78th minute. Image Credit: AP

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A battling Norwich had defended resolutely and twice came close to taking the lead, but Liverpool's relentless romp towards a first English title for 30 years continued. Victory was their 34th in their last 35 league games and their 17th in succession, one shy of Manchester City's record. Image Credit: AP

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They have scored in 35 successive Premier League games, are unbeaten in their last 43 and have conceded only once in their last 11 league games. Fifteen more points will guarantee them the title as they have collected 76 points out of a possible 78, now 25 ahead of Manchester City, who have played a game less. Image Credit: AP

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"It was a difficult game for different reasons," Klopp said. "The wind, the organisation of the opponent and the way we played in the first half made it tricky for us. "Sadio was fresh and made the difference." Norwich, for whom Alexander Tettey struck the woodwork in the second half, remain seven points adrift of 17th-placed Aston Villa who host Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Image Credit: AP

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"It was moment of magic from Mane to win the game," Norwich boss Daniel Farke said. "We were pretty close to coming away with a good result. The lads left their hearts on the pitch." Image Credit: AP

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It was Mane, on for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who eventually broke the deadlock with a superb finish. Bringing down Jordan Henderson's flighted pass with his outstretched right leg, he then swivelled and crashed a low shot with his left foot past the helpless Krul. Image Credit: AP

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With the title virtually assured, Liverpool turn their attention to their defence of the Champions League on Tuesday when they visit Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium, scene of their triumph in the final last season. Image Credit: AP

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It's three wins out of four in the league for Burnley after prevailing 2-1 at Southampton. Image Credit: Reuters

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Ashley Westwood netted inside two minutes for the visitors and former Burnley striker Danny Ings levelled in the 18th. Image Credit: Reuters

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Substitute Matej Vydra produced the winner on the hour mark at a rain-soaked St Mary's. Burnley rose to 10th, three points ahead of 13th-place Southampton, who endured a third successive loss. Image Credit: Reuters

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