Big win over Newcastle, Liverpool temporarily surpass MU in the Premier League

Liverpool overturned the score to beat Newcastle 4-1 at Anfield in the 24th round of the 2025/26 Premier League, continuing to keep the momentum in the battle for a Champions League place.

In the early hours of February 1 (Vietnam time), Liverpool hosted Newcastle at Anfield as part of the 24th round of the 2025/26 Premier League. Despite conceding first, coach Arne Slot’s team showed great resilience by staging an impressive comeback to win convincingly 4-1, sustaining their excellent form in the title race.

At the start of the match, Newcastle surprised by dominating possession for most of the first half. The “Magpies” controlled the ball well, constantly pressuring Alisson’s goal with fast attacks from the trio Harvey Barnes, Anthony Elanga, and Anthony Gordon. This pressure paid off in the 36th minute. Taking advantage of a loose ball after a challenge involving Alexis Mac Allister, Gordon sprinted past Milos Kerkez before unleashing a decisive shot that beat Alisson, giving the visitors the lead.

However, the goal acted as a wake-up call for Liverpool. Just five minutes later, Florian Wirtz showcased his star quality by weaving skillfully down the right flank, entering the box and delivering a precise cross for Hugo Ekitike to calmly finish at the near post, leveling the score at 1-1. Not stopping there, the French striker shone again shortly after. He accelerated past Malick Thiaw and struck a curling shot with the outside of his right foot, sending the ball into the far corner past Nick Pope, turning the game around for Liverpool within the first half.

In the second half, Newcastle pushed forward to seek an equalizer. Nevertheless, Liverpool’s defense remained focused, with Ibrahima Konate standing out as the defensive leader. Taking advantage of their solidity at the back, the “Red Brigade” launched sharp counterattacks. In the 67th minute, Wirtz drove straight through the center before linking up with Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian star returned the ball for Wirtz to strike a one-touch shot into the far corner, extending the lead to 3-1.

In the closing minutes, Liverpool continued to apply pressure and sealed a convincing performance with a goal from Konate. The French center-back joined the attack and capitalized on a set-piece to score the final goal, confirming a 4-1 victory. With this result, Liverpool temporarily leapfrogged MU to claim the 5th spot on the league table with 39 points, while the team in 4th place, Chelsea, has 40 points.