February 27, (THEWILL) – Liverpool extended their advantage at the top of the English Premier League to 13 points following a 2-0 triumph over Newcastle United at Anfield on Wednesday.
The victory came while title rivals Arsenal managed only a draw at Nottingham Forest, further diminishing their championship hopes.
Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister scored the goals that propelled Liverpool closer to the title with just 10 matches remaining in the 2025 campaign.
Assistant coach Johnny Heitinga directed operations from the technical area due to head coach Arne Slot and his deputy Sipke Hulshoff serving touchline suspensions.
Mohamed Salah continued his influential form without finding the net himself, providing the assist for Mac Allister’s goal that confirmed the result.
Szoboszlai delivered a standout performance that helped maintain Liverpool’s commanding position in the title race.
Newcastle United competed admirably but their efforts were hampered by the absence of their leading goalscorer Alexander Isak, who missed the fixture with a groin problem.
The defeat leaves Eddie Howe’s team in sixth position, three points behind the Champions League qualification places.
The result further solidifies Liverpool’s grip on the EPL while creating a stark contrast between their comfortable lead and the increasingly competitive battle for Champions League qualification below them.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
