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All smiles at Liverpool! Mohamed Salah left beaming alongside fellow Reds goalscorers Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai after taking another HUGE step towards title with Newcastle win

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  • Liverpool beat Newcastle 2-0
  • Opened up a 13-point gap at the top
  • Inching towards record-equalling 20th PL title
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Liverpool continued their march towards Premier League glory with a commanding 2-0 win over Newcastle United at Anfield, further solidifying their position at the top of the table. Szoboszlai, in excellent form, opened the scoring in the 11th minute, whereas, the second goal arrived in the 63rd minute, with Mac Allister making no mistake to find the net after a brilliant piece of play from Salah.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    With this crucial victory, Liverpool have opened up a 13-point gap at the top of the Premier League standings. Arsenal, their nearest challengers, could only manage a 0-0 draw against Nottingham Forest, leaving the Reds with an increasingly commanding advantage, albeit having played a game more than the Gunners.

  • HAVE A LOOK AT THE PICTURE

    After the match, Salah, Mac Allister, and Szoboszlai came together for a celebratory selfie as the trio smiled at the camera, symbolizing the unity and spirit within the squad.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Despite his brilliant form, Salah’s future at Liverpool remains uncertain. The Egyptian forward has been open about the situation, previously admitting that he feels "more out than in" at Anfield, fuelling speculation that he could depart after another stellar season. Moreover, in a recent interview with Liverpool legend Steve McManaman, Salah dropped yet another exit hint leaving Liverpool fans anxious.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR SALAH?

    As the saga surrounding his contract continues to unfold, Salah’s performances on the pitch remain crucial to Liverpool's success, with his individual brilliance still very much a driving force behind the team’s title charge. The Reds' next challenge comes on March 5, when they face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.