Liverpool’s Commanding Victory over Newcastle United
Liverpool continued their march towards the Premier League title with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Newcastle United on Wednesday night. The Reds are now 13 points clear at the top of the league standings, showcasing their dominance in the 2022/23 season.
Dominik Szoboszlai opened the scoring for Liverpool in the 11th minute, brilliantly slotting home a pass from Luis Diaz. The Reds had to wait until the second half to double their advantage, with Alexis Mac Allister combining neatly with Mohamed Salah before firing home his fifth goal of the campaign.
Salah’s Influential Performance
Although Salah didn’t get on the scoresheet himself, the Egyptian superstar produced a sensational display at Anfield. He was full of confidence and energy, with his playmaking skills proving to be a nightmare for the Newcastle defenders.
Salah showed great composure to set up Mac Allister’s goal, and his overall statistics were impressive:
– 61 touches
– 88% pass accuracy (28/32 passes)
– 4 key passes
– 2 big chances created
– 2 tackles
– 100% aerial duels won
– 100% long balls completed
Salah has been in excellent form throughout the Premier League campaign, starting all 28 matches and contributing 25 goals and 17 assists. He currently leads the race for the Golden Boot, with Manchester City’s Erling Haaland five goals behind him in second place.
The concern for Liverpool fans is the uncertainty surrounding Salah’s future, as his contract is set to expire in June. The Reds should prioritize handing the 32-year-old a new deal
