The question isn’t whether Liverpool can win the Premier League—it’s when they will be crowned champions. Given the current state of the Premier League standings, it’s almost certain that Liverpool is on track to match Manchester United’s record for English league titles.
Last night, Liverpool moved a step closer to their 20th title with a commanding 2-0 victory over Newcastle United. Goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister in each half secured the win for the league leaders. Meanwhile, their main title rivals, Arsenal, dropped points once again, drawing 0-0 with Nottingham Forest. As a result, Arne Slot’s team now enjoys a 13-point lead at the top of the table.
We always make sure our opponents understand how difficult it is to play against us. Our quality naturally makes the difference.
— Arne Slot, Liverpool Manager
Liverpool’s head coach Arne Slot was absent from the dugout during the Newcastle match, serving a two-match suspension for his involvement in a previous altercation during the Everton game. However, his absence had no impact on Liverpool’s dominant performance.
With one more match played than Arsenal, Liverpool has now extended their lead by 13 points. Arsenal’s draw created an opportunity, and Liverpool seized it with an attacking masterclass against Newcastle United, taking another crucial step towards the title.
On Wednesday night, Liverpool’s aggressive play saw them secure a 2-0 win. Despite Slot’s absence from the dugout, he watched his team claim another vital victory from the stands.
At Anfield, Dominik Szoboszlai opened the scoring in the 11th minute, capitalizing on a perfect cutback from Luis Díaz. In the second half, Alexis Mac Allister doubled the lead with a precise finish off a Mohamed Salah assist.
Liverpool controlled possession with 61% of the ball, took 12 shots, and hit the target four times. Newcastle, on the other hand, managed just three attempts, none of which were on target.
The home side dominated the game from the outset, restricting Newcastle’s ability to venture out of their half. Even their counterattacks lacked any real threat. Newcastle’s first real chance came in the 30th minute when Callum Wilson fired wide from a dangerous position inside the box.
Liverpool could have doubled their lead earlier. In the 36th minute, Szoboszlai missed a great opportunity, sending his shot just wide of the far post. Three minutes later, Mohamed Salah also failed to find the target from a similar position.
Newcastle started the second half aggressively, seeking an equalizer. Anthony Gordon had an early chance, but Liverpool’s defense stood firm. A few minutes later, Wilson failed to direct his header on target.
Liverpool sealed the game in the 63rd minute when Alexis Mac Allister placed a brilliant finish between two defenders after a clever cutback from Salah. Newcastle’s goalkeeper had no chance of stopping it.
By then, Anfield was already echoing with chants of, “We are going to win the league!”
Luis Díaz missed a golden opportunity to make it 3-0 in the 73rd minute, misfiring from close range after a Salah pass. Salah himself was denied twice in the final minutes—once by Newcastle’s defense and once by a spectacular save from goalkeeper Nick Pope.
Cody Gakpo thought he had added another goal in the 90th minute, but the referee disallowed it due to a foul by Ibrahima Konaté on Pope. In stoppage time, Gakpo attempted a bicycle kick, but the ball went narrowly wide.
After 28 matches, Liverpool leads the Premier League table with 67 points from 20 wins and seven draws. Arsenal, having played 27 matches, sits second with 54 points after their goalless draw against Nottingham Forest.
Meanwhile, Manchester City closed the gap with a 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, bringing them to 47 points. Chelsea climbed to fifth place with 46 points, pushing Newcastle down to sixth with 44.
As things stand, Liverpool is firmly on course to claim their 20th league title and reaffirm their dominance in English football.
