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Updated January 2, 2024

Liverpool Smashed Newcastle United to Stay on the Top

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It's been a goal galore at Anfield as Liverpool VS Newcastle match witnessed six goals only in the second half. None of those two teams could score in the fi...

Liverpool Smashed Newcastle United to Stay on the Top

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It's been a goal galore at Anfield as Liverpool VS Newcastle match witnessed six goals only in the second half. None of those two teams could score in the first half, but the show started in the second half and Liverpool sealed the match by a massive 4-2 margin at Anfield. This win has extended Liverpool's lead in the top as they are now three points clear of Aston Villa, who stand at 2nd. Meanwhile, it is Newcastle United's third defeat in a row in the Premier League, leaving them at 9th with 29 points.

Match Report

Liverpool had a massive chance to extend their lead in the top. Therefore, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp deployed his best possible XI when they welcomed Newcastle United at Anfield last night. Klopp set up the team formation with 4-3-3, where Mohammad Salah led the attack along with Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe followed a similar formation, with Alexandre Isak leading the frontline along with Anthony Gordon and Joelinton. The match started with the boss side playing aggressive football. But Liverpool took control of the midfield as the time went on. They created so many chances in the first half but failed to score. Newcastle United showed their defensive solidity in the first half, resulting in the first half ending 0-0. Coming from the break, the home team had gone wild to find the net as it was a must-win game for Liverpool. Finally, Liverpool got an early lead in the second half when Mohammad Salah found the net to break the deadlock. In the 49th minute, the Egyptian king scored a stunning goal with the help of Darwin Nunez. But Alexander Isak didn't waste time as he equalized for Newcastle United within five minutes. After that, Liverpool became desperate to take the lead and succeed when Curtis Jones netted the ball in the 74th minute. Liverpool's second goal was a massive boost to the entire squad, leading them to score another one within a few minutes. This time, Cody Gakpo found the back of the net in the 78th minute, almost securing the game for the home side. But Sven Botman gave a lifeline to the Magpies as he scored in the 81st minute, making the scoreline 3-2. It seemed the Magpies could tie the game but Liverpool were very careful in the remaining minutes. In addition, the Klopp boys got a penalty kick, from where Mohammad Salah completed his brace in the 86th minute. As a result, Liverpool won the match by a 4-2 margin and have gone three points ahead of Aston Villa.Li

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