Ekitike and Wirtz Shine in Liverpool's Premier League Comeback
Liverpool 4-1 Newcastle United as the Reds dominate at Anfield.
Liverpool reinforced their renewed sense of direction with a commanding 4–1 Premier League victory over Newcastle United at Anfield, a performance that blended attacking efficiency with growing tactical control under Arne Slot. The result strengthened momentum in their push towards the top four and reflected a side increasingly comfortable within its structure.
Despite early dominance of possession, Liverpool initially found Newcastle’s compact press difficult to dismantle. The visitors capitalised in the 36th minute when Anthony Gordon exploited space on the edge of the box, curling a low finish past Alisson to give Newcastle a deserved lead.
Liverpool’s response was immediate and decisive. Florian Wirtz surged through midfield to release Hugo Ekitike, who finished calmly to equalise. Barely two minutes later, Ekitike struck again, running onto a direct pass and beating Nick Pope with a disguised finish to turn the match on its head before half time.
The second half belonged to Liverpool, with Wirtz dictating tempo and finding space between the lines. His influence was rewarded in the 67th minute when Mohamed Salah squared the ball for the German, who guided a first time finish into the net to make it 3–1.
Slot then shifted focus to control, introducing Wataru Endo and Curtis Jones to stabilise midfield and manage the closing stages. Newcastle struggled to regain momentum as Liverpool defended with authority.
The victory was sealed in stoppage time when Ibrahima Konate powered home a header from a recycled corner in the 93rd minute, a fitting conclusion to a performance that combined composure, discipline and growing confidence.
Liverpool’s attacking pieces are beginning to align, and this display suggested a side capable of sustaining a strong finish to the season.
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