Liverpool has taken a significant lead in the Premier League standings after securing a convincing 2-0 victory over Newcastle United. The win, which saw Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister score in each half, pushed Liverpool 13 points clear of second-placed Arsenal.
Szoboszlai opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a close-range shot that slipped past goalkeeper Nick Pope. Newcastle struggled to create chances after the break but were doubled down on when Mac Allister struck in the 63rd minute.
Liverpool’s win was made all the more impressive by the absence of key players. Newcastle were without Alexander Isak, who has scored 21 goals this season, and suffered another blow when Eddie Howe received a touchline ban.
The result extended Liverpool’s lead over Arsenal to 13 points, while Newcastle dropped to sixth in the table. The Reds’ win was made possible by talisman Mohamed Salah, who had several late chances to add to his team’s lead. Despite some late drama, Liverpool cruised to a comfortable victory, marking their 32nd win in 43 games across all competitions.
As the Premier League standings take shape, Liverpool is well on its way to winning the title. With 13 points clear of Arsenal and a significant gap between themselves and Newcastle, the Reds are looking increasingly likely to secure the championship.
Source: https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/704548