Salah Shines Again
Mohamed Salah was the star for Liverpool, scoring twice to bring his team back from behind. Salah first found the net in the 68th minute after Anthony Gordon had put Newcastle back in the lead. He then hit the crossbar with an incredible shot but wasn’t to be denied, scoring again in the 83rd minute to give Liverpool a 3-2 lead.
Newcastle’s Early Dominance
Newcastle played strongly in the first half, taking the lead with a stunning goal from Alexander Isak in the 35th minute. Isak curled a powerful shot into the top corner after turning Virgil van Dijk. Newcastle had more chances to extend their lead, but Liverpool’s Kelleher made a key save to deny Gordon.
A Rollercoaster Second Half
Liverpool came back quickly in the second half, leveling the score just five minutes after the restart. Salah’s perfect pass helped Curtis Jones score. But Newcastle quickly regained the lead when Gordon scored again. Liverpool’s push for a winner paid off as Salah found the net for the second time, but Schar’s late goal secured the draw for Newcastle.
Key Stats
- Salah has now scored in seven straight Premier League games, moving ahead of Manchester City’s Erling Haaland to become the league’s top scorer with 13 goals.
- Newcastle has conceded two or more goals in their last five meetings with Liverpool, with a total of 122 goals allowed—the most against any team.
- Salah now holds the record for the most Premier League matches in which he has both scored and assisted, surpassing Wayne Rooney with 37 matches.
What’s Next?
Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League is now down to seven points, as Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester City all won their matches. Liverpool will next face Everton in the Merseyside derby. Meanwhile, Newcastle moves up to 10th and will play against Brentford next.
