Liverpool Edges Closer to Premier League Title with 2-0 Win
Liverpool edges closer to the Premier League title after a commanding 2-0 victory over Newcastle United on Wednesday. Goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister secured the win, lifting Liverpool to 67 points at the top of the table, 13 points ahead of second-placed Arsenal. Newcastle, meanwhile, remained in sixth place with 44 points.
Szoboszlai’s Early Opener
Liverpool started strongly, with early appeals for a penalty in the 3rd minute after Mohamed Salah was brought down by Lewis Hall. However, the referee waved play on.
The breakthrough came in the 11th minute when Luis Diaz dribbled down the left flank and delivered a low cross into the box. Szoboszlai met the ball with a composed one-touch finish, slotting it past Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope.
Missed Opportunities for Newcastle
Newcastle had chances to equalize, but poor finishing let them down. Callum Wilson wasted a golden opportunity in the 30th minute, breaking the offside trap but shooting wide of the far post.
Liverpool’s defense held firm, and Szoboszlai nearly doubled the lead in the 36th minute with a similar move, but his shot went just wide. The first half ended with Liverpool leading 1-0.
Mac Allister Seals the Win
Liverpool continued to dominate in the second half. After introducing Cody Gakpo for Diogo Jota, the Reds extended their lead in the 63rd minute. Salah played a precise pass to Mac Allister, who curled a beautiful one-touch shot into the net, leaving Pope with no chance.
Newcastle tried to respond, with Anthony Gordon getting past Trent Alexander-Arnold in the 65th minute, but his rushed shot failed to trouble Liverpool’s defense.
Liverpool’s Control and Late Drama
Liverpool remained in control, with Salah and Diaz combining effectively. In the 73rd minute, Salah’s clever pass with the outside of his foot found Diaz, whose first-time effort went just wide of the near post.
The match saw late drama when Liverpool had a goal disallowed in the final minute due to a foul on Pope. Substitute Gakpo came close to adding a third in stoppage time, but his acrobatic scissor kick flew just past the post.
With this win, Liverpool edges closer to Premier League title, solidifying their position at the top of the table. Szoboszlai and Mac Allister were the heroes of the night, while Newcastle’s struggles in front of goal continued. The Reds are now firmly in the driver’s seat as they aim to lift the trophy.
Other games results come as follows:
- Everton 1-1 Brentford
- Manchester United 3-2 Ipswich Town
- Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal
