Liverpool staged a stirring comeback to beat Newcastle 4-1, ending their winless run at Anfield and propelling themselves into fifth place in the Premier League table. The Reds' attacking thrash saw them score more than two goals for the first time since the opening night against Bournemouth.
At the heart of this resurgence were the imperious duet of Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz, who have combined for six goals in all competitions so far. Ekitike's electric performance saw him score twice, while Wirtz notched up his fifth goal in the Premier League to move his partnership with Salah into double figures.
Liverpool looked sluggish at the outset, but their tempo and flair soon took over as they carved open Newcastle's rearguard time and again. Anthony Gordon gave Newcastle a foothold early on before Ekitike levelled things up just before half-time. However, it was Wirtz who provided the second goal of the hour and effectively sealed the outcome for the hosts.
Salah also got in on the act before Ibrahima Konate scored late to make it four, providing a cathartic conclusion to his emotional first game back at Anfield after the loss of his father.
This win marked a turning point in Liverpool's season and demonstrated that their attacking prowess is not merely an isolated occurrence. They have transformed into a team capable of playing with freedom and creativity, free from the shackles of control.
In contrast, Newcastle suffered a crushing defeat that saw them drop to tenth place, despite displaying flashes of brilliance upfront. Their inability to cope with Liverpool's tempo was evident throughout.
Their struggles on the road are becoming increasingly apparent, with their away form being a major concern for Eddie Howe and his team.
At the heart of this resurgence were the imperious duet of Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz, who have combined for six goals in all competitions so far. Ekitike's electric performance saw him score twice, while Wirtz notched up his fifth goal in the Premier League to move his partnership with Salah into double figures.
Liverpool looked sluggish at the outset, but their tempo and flair soon took over as they carved open Newcastle's rearguard time and again. Anthony Gordon gave Newcastle a foothold early on before Ekitike levelled things up just before half-time. However, it was Wirtz who provided the second goal of the hour and effectively sealed the outcome for the hosts.
Salah also got in on the act before Ibrahima Konate scored late to make it four, providing a cathartic conclusion to his emotional first game back at Anfield after the loss of his father.
This win marked a turning point in Liverpool's season and demonstrated that their attacking prowess is not merely an isolated occurrence. They have transformed into a team capable of playing with freedom and creativity, free from the shackles of control.
In contrast, Newcastle suffered a crushing defeat that saw them drop to tenth place, despite displaying flashes of brilliance upfront. Their inability to cope with Liverpool's tempo was evident throughout.
Their struggles on the road are becoming increasingly apparent, with their away form being a major concern for Eddie Howe and his team.
the way ekitike and wirtz were clicking was insane! i've been saying it all season, lfc has the potential to be super creative on the pitch, but sometimes their control can get in the way 
i'm loving the fact that salah is starting to find his groove again too 
and ibrahima konate's goal was just so emotional 
it looks like eddie howe needs to step up his away game strategy or else he'll be struggling to stay afloat 
they were struggling like 3 months ago and now theyre 5th in the league 
this hugo ekitike guy is on fire 
i love watching him play, he's got so much skill and speed! but i think salah still has to step up his game to help ekitike out 
and wirtz is doing a great job too, but they need to sort out their defense ASAP 
️ otherwise lfc will never be able to win the title 
they've finally broken that winless spell at Anfield and it feels AMAZING! 
salah's also getting in on the action now, that guy's a genius on the pitch 
meanwhile newcastle just can't seem to get it right and eddie howe needs to sort out their away form ASAP 
. That's crazy, but also super concerning considering how long it took them to get here 
. Ekitike & Wirtz are on fire tho 
. Six goals between 'em in all competitions already? That's insane 
. Liverpool's attacking form is legit now... they're actually scoring over 2 goals at Anfield 
. Losing to Liverpool by 4-1? That's a major blow 
. They're already in 10th place & their away form is straight fire 
. This defeat will sting for Eddie Howe & co 
. Maybe they need a serious shake-up? 
. Still, I'm excited to see how this newfound freedom and creativity plays out in the rest of the season. Bring on the next one