Liverpool, Atletico maintain title bids


Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard (L) hugs teammate Martin Skrtel after winning their English Premier League soccer match against Norwich City at Carrow Road in Norwich April 20, 2014. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

LONDON (Reuters) - Liverpool opened a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League by beating Norwich City 3-2 after title rivals Chelsea slipped up against Sunderland, ending manager Jose Mourinho's long unbeaten home league record.

Atletico Madrid stayed on course for a surprise championship triumph in Spain with a 2-0 win over Elche that kept them four points clear at the summit while Barcelona stayed in touch with a 2-1 comeback win over Athletic Bilbao.

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