Liverpool moved 13 points clear of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League after securing a comfortable 2-0 victory over Newcastle United at Anfield. Arne Slot’s men continued their incredible scoring form, netting at least twice in their last 18 home matches. With a firm grip on the title race, the Reds show no signs of slowing down.
Szoboszlai Strikes Early
Heading into this fixture, Newcastle suffered a significant setback with star striker Alexander Isak missing out due to a groin injury. This made their task more daunting, especially against a Liverpool side firing on all cylinders.
It didn’t take long for the Reds to stamp their authority, as Dominik Szoboszlai opened the scoring in the 11th minute. The Hungarian midfielder finished off a well-placed pass from Luis Díaz, slotting the ball home from close range. The goal marked Liverpool’s 100th of the season across all competitions, highlighting their relentless attacking prowess.
Despite Liverpool’s control, Newcastle had a golden opportunity to equalize through Callum Wilson. Dan Burn’s long ball found Wilson one-on-one with Alisson, but the striker failed to convert, sending his shot wide. Szoboszlai nearly doubled his tally just before the break, but his effort narrowly missed the target.
Mac Allister Seals the Win
After halftime, Liverpool started slowly, but they eventually found their rhythm. Just past the hour mark, Alexis Mac Allister capitalized on a midfield error, linking up brilliantly with Mohamed Salah before firing a stunning right-footed strike past Nick Pope to make it 2-0.
Salah, always a creative force, nearly set up another goal with a sublime cross to Díaz, but the Colombian couldn’t find the target. Despite not being at their devastating best, Liverpool got the job done, keeping Newcastle at bay with a composed and dominant performance.
Liverpool in Control, Newcastle in Trouble
With this win, Liverpool tightened their grip on the Premier League title race, moving further ahead of Arsenal. Their consistency at Anfield and ability to grind out wins, even when not at their best, make them the favorites for the title.
On the other hand, Newcastle’s European qualification hopes hang by a thread after losing four of their last six league matches. Eddie Howe’s side struggled without Isak, lacking the cutting edge to trouble Liverpool’s defense.
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Final Thoughts
Liverpool’s latest victory further cements their dominance in the league, while Newcastle’s struggles continue. With every passing game, the Reds are inching closer to another Premier League title. Can they keep up this momentum? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure—Liverpool mean business!
