Liverpool: Liverpool continued their dominant run in the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle, extending their lead at the top of the table to 13 points. Goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister secured another vital three points for the Reds, who remain unbeaten in 24 league matches.
Manager Arne Slot, serving a two-match touchline ban, praised his team’s resilience amid a demanding schedule of five league games in 15 days, during which Liverpool amassed 11 points.
“The players remained composed and executed their roles effectively, making it difficult for the opposition to break us down. Our quality eventually made the difference,” Slot commented.
Despite putting up a fight, Newcastle slipped to sixth place, three points off the top four. Manager Eddie Howe admitted his team could have defended better but insisted they showed they can compete with Liverpool ahead of their League Cup final rematch on March 16.
The match saw Luis Díaz assist Szoboszlai’s opener in the 11th minute, with Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope failing to stop the effort. Newcastle, missing their top scorer Alexander Isak due to injury, saw Callum Wilson squander a key chance to equalize. Liverpool sealed the win in the second half when Mohamed Salah assisted Mac Allister, who fired a brilliant shot into the top corner.
The Anfield crowd, energized by their team’s statement win over Man City last weekend, chanted “We’re going to win the league”, as Liverpool inched closer to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title.
Man City Overcomes Spurs, Guardiola Vows to Rebuild
London: Erling Haaland’s early strike secured Manchester City a 1-0 win against Tottenham, strengthening their top-four push. Despite the victory, Pep Guardiola acknowledged that his side has fallen short this season but vowed to rebuild for the future.
“We will be back. This club has been a dominant force, and we will rise again,” Guardiola assured fans.
City’s hopes of a fifth consecutive title have faded, as they now trail Liverpool by 20 points. However, they remain focused on securing a Champions League spot, with Haaland’s 12th-minute goal proving decisive against Spurs.
As Liverpool edges closer to the title, City now shifts focus to regaining their dominance in the coming seasons.
