- Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 13 points
- Newcastle remained winless in their last 17 league meetings with Liverpool
- John Heitinga debuted as Liverpool’s interim manager amid Arne Slot’s suspension
Key Takeaways:
Liverpool increased their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 13 points after securing a 2-0 victory over Newcastle at Anfield. Earlier in the day, Arsenal managed only a draw away to Nottingham Forest, further strengthening Liverpool’s position. With ten league matches remaining and six of them at Anfield, the Merseysiders took another step closer to their long-awaited 20th league title. Arsenal, having played one more match, face an uphill battle, as Arne Slot’s side had suffered only one league defeat this season.
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Liverpool took control of the match early, with Dominik Szoboszlai opening the scoring in the 11th minute. Alexis Mac Allister doubled the lead in the 63rd minute, while Mohamed Salah contributed an assist but did not find the net on Wednesday night. Newcastle struggled to threaten Alisson Becker, failing to register a single shot on target. Earlier in the season, the two teams played out a dramatic 3-3 draw at St James’ Park, and they were set to face off again in the Carabao Cup final on 16 March. Newcastle’s struggles against Liverpool continue, as they remain winless in their last 17 Premier League encounters. Their last victory at Anfield dated back to 1994.
John Heitinga took charge of Liverpool for the first time, stepping in as interim manager. The Dutchman, who joined Arne Slot’s coaching staff in the summer, assumed the role following FA’s decision to suspend Slot and his assistant Sipke Hulshoff for two matches due to incidents after the Merseyside derby against Everton.