MARSEILLE, Jan 22 — Liverpool took a big step towards automatic qualification for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday as Mohamed Salah returned in a 3-0 victory at Marseille.

Dominik Szoboszlai put the six-time European champions ahead on the stroke of half-time before a Geronimo Rulli own goal and Cody Gakpo strike added gloss to the scoreline in the second period.