Liverpool vs Newcastle Report
Scorers: Szoboszlai 11’, Mac Allister 63’
Liverpool tightened their grip on the Premier League title race with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Newcastle United at Anfield, extending their lead over Arsenal to 13 points.
The Reds also maintained their remarkable scoring run, netting at least twice in 18 consecutive home matches in all competitions.
Szoboszlai Strikes Early as Liverpool Dominate
The big pre-match news revolved around the absence of Newcastle’s top scorer, Alexander Isak, sidelined with a groin injury—a setback that further complicated an already challenging fixture for Eddie Howe’s men.
Meanwhile, Liverpool manager Arne Slot served the first of his two-match touchline ban following his post-match outburst at Goodison Park.
Despite Slot’s absence from the dugout, his team wasted little time asserting their authority.
Liverpool opened the scoring in the 11th minute when Luis Díaz picked out Dominik Szoboszlai inside the box, and the Hungarian midfielder coolly slotted home from close range to bring up Liverpool’s 100th goal of the season across all competitions.
Liverpool largely dictated the tempo, but there was a brief scare when Dan Burn’s long ball sent Callum Wilson through on goal. However, the Newcastle striker squandered the golden opportunity, blazing his effort wide of Alisson’s goal.
The Reds nearly doubled their lead just before halftime, with Szoboszlai again in the thick of the action, narrowly missing the target after a neat setup from Diogo Jota.
Mac Allister Seals the Points as Liverpool Cruise
The second half saw Liverpool slow out of the blocks, allowing Newcastle to enjoy more possession. However, the visitors lacked the cutting edge to truly trouble Alisson, and their hesitancy was punished in the 63rd minute.
Alexis Mac Allister dispossessed Bruno Guimarães in midfield before exchanging passes with Mohamed Salah, culminating in a superb right-footed strike past Nick Pope to make it 2-0.
Salah continued to torment Newcastle’s defense and nearly added a third goal to Liverpool’s tally. His exquisite outside-of-the-foot cross found Díaz at the back post, but the Colombian failed to convert, sliding his effort just wide. Nevertheless, Liverpool remained in full control, never allowing Newcastle a route back into the contest.
Final Thoughts
- Liverpool: While not at their scintillating best, the Reds did what was necessary to extend their unbeaten run at Anfield and continue their relentless march toward the PL title. With a 13-point cushion, it increasingly feels like a matter of when, not if, they will be crowned champions.
- Newcastle: Lacking the firepower of Isak, Howe’s men struggled to pose a significant attacking threat. With four defeats in their last six PL games, they now face an uphill battle in their quest for European qualification.
Liverpool’s momentum remains unstoppable, and with each passing game, their title charge edges closer to inevitability. Meanwhile, Newcastle must rediscover their winning formula quickly to avoid slipping further behind in the race for continental football.
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