Liverpool secured another crucial victory in their title chase, defeating Newcastle 2-0 at Anfield, with Dominik Szoboszlai delivering a standout performance.
The Hungarian midfielder was instrumental in the win, scoring the opening goal by wrong-footing Sandro Tonali before slotting the ball past the goalkeeper. He came close to doubling his tally with a curling effort from the edge of the box and made the most tackles for Liverpool, helping to limit Newcastle’s attacking threats.
Alexis Mac Allister also played a key role, orchestrating the move for his goal. He set up Mohamed Salah before finding space in the box to fire home Liverpool’s second of the night. Salah, who frequently troubled Newcastle’s defense, was unable to add to his goal tally but provided his 42nd goal contribution of the season with an assist.
With just 10 games remaining and six of them at Anfield, Liverpool is edging closer to their 20th English league title under Arne Slot.
Wilson Struggles as Newcastle Miss Isak’s Presence
Newcastle felt the absence of their star striker Alexander Isak, whose 19 league goals this season rank him among the top scorers. Callum Wilson stepped in but struggled with his finishing, missing a one-on-one chance against Alisson and firing another opportunity wide.
The Magpies also failed to register a shot on target, with their attacking options offering little threat. Defensively, they were exposed, allowing Szoboszlai and Mac Allister too much space to score.
With the timeline for Isak’s return uncertain, Newcastle’s hopes of securing Champions League qualification have become more challenging. However, with only six points separating third-place Nottingham Forest and tenth-place Aston Villa, the race for European spots remains open.
