Leaders Liverpool continued their relentless march towards the Premier League title with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United on Wednesday, moving 13 points clear thanks to goals in each half from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.
Arne Slot's men extended their gaping lead over second-placed Arsenal, who have a game in hand. Newcastle slipped one spot to sixth, three points behind fourth-placed Manchester City.
Szoboszlai struck in the 11th minute when Luis Diaz worked the ball down the left before cutting it back for the unmarked Hungarian, who Newcastle's Sandro Tonali had allowed to dart away into space. The midfielder fired home a close-range shot that sailed through two sets of legs and past goalkeeper Nick Pope.
Newcastle were better after the break, but Mac Allister doubled the home side's lead in the 63rd minute, when Mohamed Salah cut the ball back for the Argentinian, who punished the visitors for their sloppy defending with a blistering shot into the top corner.
Liverpool vs Newcastle latest news
- Liverpool move closer to title with routine win over Newcastle
- Slot names three Liverpool players who will suffer as rest period begins
Good night!
00:15 , Jonathan GorrieThanks for joining Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Liverpool’s win over Newcastle.
Find our report and reaction below!
Slot names three Liverpool players who will suffer as rest period begins
00:14 , Jonathan GorrieArne Slot admits Liverpool’s upcoming rest period is bad news for a number of his squad players.
The leaders took another step towards the title as Liverpool beat Newcastle 2-0 to move 13 points clear of Arsenal in the Premier League table.
Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister scored the goals as Slot’s side extended their lead, with the Gunners only able to draw 0-0 away at Nottingham Forest.
Liverpool move closer to title with routine win over Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 22:14 , Jonathan GorrieLiverpool moved a step closer to the Premier League with a routine 2-0 win over Newcastle thanks to goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.
Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 22:11 , Jonathan GorrieFT: It’s over!
A routine win for Liverpool, who move 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
Szoboszlai and Mac Allister with the goals.
Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 22:07 , Jonathan Gorrie93 mins: If this is anything like the Carabao Cup final to come, Liverpool are closing in on two trophies very quickly...
DISALLOWED GOAL!
Wednesday 26 February 2025 22:03 , Jonathan Gorrie89 mins: Pope lucky as he drops a corner before Liverpool bundle in a would-be third.
Konate was judged to have fouled him.
Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 22:01 , Jonathan Gorrie87 mins: Pope does well to deny Salah, who looked to beat him with the outside of his foot.
Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 21:57 , Jonathan Gorrie83 mins: Some reasonably nervy moments at 1-0 but, frankly, this has been routine for Liverpool.
Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 21:5175 mins: Newcastle just about clear as Gakpo attempts to sort his feet out following a great ball from Diaz.
They look beaten.
Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 21:46 , Jonathan Gorrie72 mins: What a ball!
Salah drills one across the face of the box with a lovely outside of the foot pass but Diaz can’t direct home.
Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 21:42 , Jonathan Gorrie68 mins: Howe rings the changes!
Trippier, Osula, Barnes and Miley on for Livramento, Wilson, Willock and Tonali.
Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 21:39 , Jonathan Gorrie66 mins: That’s settled the nerves!
Liverpool have taken the game away from Newcastle again.
GOAL! Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle | Alexis Mac Allister '62
Wednesday 26 February 2025 21:37 , Jonathan Gorrie62 mins: GOAL!
Mac Allister sweeps home from inside the box after Salah’s lay-off!
Liverpool 1-0 Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 21:31 , Jonathan Gorrie56 mins: Szoboszlai heads clear Gordon’s in-swinging free-kick.
Liverpool might regret not taking one of their earlier chances...
Liverpool 1-0 Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 21:27 , Jonathan Gorrie51 mins: Yet to get going in the second-half. Newcastle are still in this.
Liverpool 1-0 Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 21:19 , Jonathan Gorrie46 mins: Gordon fires a free-kick just into the wall.
Liverpool 1-0 Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 21:17 , Jonathan GorrieBack underway!
Liverpool 1-0 Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 21:04 , Jonathan GorrieA look at the goal...
Diaz and Szoboszlai combine to fire Liverpool ahead at Anfield ⚽
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) February 26, 2025
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Liverpool 1-0 Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 21:02 , Jonathan GorrieHT: Liverpool lead at the break and could easily be ahead even more.
Good chance for Wilson on the break but Newcastle are finding it difficult.
Liverpool 1-0 Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 20:55 , Jonathan Gorrie39 mins: Salah attempts to curl one in on his left foot but fires just over.
Liverpool 1-0 Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 20:52 , Jonathan Gorrie35 mins: Szoboszlai curls wide after a lovely touch from Jota.
Liverpool 1-0 Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 20:50 , Jonathan Gorrie34 mins: Very lucky for Pope.
The Newcastle ‘keeper races out to clear a ball but hits it straight at Salah.
Luckily for him, it deflects out for a goal kick.
Liverpool 1-0 Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 20:46 , Jonathan Gorrie30 mins: Wilson in again!
The Newcastle striker beats Konate but fires wide, albeit from a difficult angle.
A player of his quality, however, should surely be doing better.
Liverpool 1-0 Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 20:44 , Jonathan Gorrie28 mins: Newcastle raising the tempo a bit here, but just cannot find a way past Liverpool.
Liverpool 1-0 Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 20:38 , Jonathan Gorrie21 mins: Lewis Hall with a big interception to deny Jota’s through ball reaching Salah.
Newcastle on the ropes here!
Liverpool 1-0 Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 20:33 , Jonathan Gorrie16 mins: Wilson has just raced through after a nice ball from Gordon but, somehow, shoots wide when 1v1 against Alisson.
Thankfully for his blushes, he’s flagged offside.
GOAL! Liverpool 1-0 Newcastle | Dominik Szoboszlai '10
Wednesday 26 February 2025 20:27 , Jonathan Gorrie10 mins: GOAL!
Diaz drives into the box and its clever movement from Szoboszlai, who halts his run just around the penalty box.
The Colombian finds him and his shot goes through Burn’s legs to beat Pope.
Liverpool 0-0 Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 20:24 , Jonathan Gorrie08 mins: It’s been all Liverpool so far, although Newcastle have just countered.
Murphy slips when attempting to cross, however.
Liverpool 0-0 Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 20:20 , Jonathan Gorrie04 mins: Liverpool look very slick here.
Crucial interception from Livramento to deny Diaz the time to latch onto Salah’s excellent through ball.
Liverpool 0-0 Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 20:19 , Jonathan Gorrie02 mins: Big call!
Liverpool want a penalty after Salah and Hall clash.
Nervous times for Newcastle but Hall actually won the foul from the Liverpool star!
Liverpool vs Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 20:16 , Jonathan GorrieKICK-OFF!
Liverpool vs Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 19:33 , Jonathan GorrieArne Slot delivers verdict ahead of his touchline ban...
"The best way to influence a team is before the game and at half-time, but it's not ideal."
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) February 26, 2025
Arne Slot reacts to his two-match touchline ban and previews the clash with Newcastle United tonight 📊
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Liverpool vs Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 19:22 , Jonathan GorrieNo Alexander Isak!
Newcastle confirm the striker misses out due to a “slight groin problem”.
Big boost for Liverpool...
Confirmed Newcastle lineup
Wednesday 26 February 2025 19:05 , Jonathan GorrieNewcastle XI: Pope; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Guimaraes, Willock; Murphy; Wilson, Gordon
Subs: Dubravka, Ruddy, Trippier, Barnes, Targett, Krafth, Osula, Longstaff, Miley
Confirmed Liverpool lineup
Wednesday 26 February 2025 19:05 , Jonathan GorrieLiverpool XI:Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota
Subs: Kelleher, Endo, Nunez, Chiesa, Jones, Gakpo, Elliott, Robertson, Quansah
Liverpool vs Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 18:35 , Jonathan GorrieAn early look inside tonight’s venue...
Anfield awaits 💫 pic.twitter.com/Vc1Bvl8My5
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 26, 2025
Rio Ferdinand further stokes Jamie Carragher feud as Boris Becker weighs in
Wednesday 26 February 2025 18:13 , Jonathan GorrieRio Ferdinand has further stoked the flames of a brewing feud between himself and Jamie Carragher, with the help of Boris Becker.
Carragher's controversial comments over the Africa Cup of Nations, in which he played the tournament was not considered "major" in terms of helping a player, such as Mohamed Salah, win the Ballon d'Or.
Liverpool vs Newcastle
Wednesday 26 February 2025 17:59 , Jonathan GorrieWhat a game...
An all-time Anfield classic ✨
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 25, 2025
Liverpool 4-3 Newcastle United | 03/04/96 🗓️ pic.twitter.com/7Cn0itDRF0
Virgil van Dijk wants 'horrible' Anfield to help secure Premier League title
Wednesday 26 February 2025 17:57 , Jonathan GorrieVirgil van Dijk has urged the Liverpool fans to make Anfield “horrible” for visiting teams in the final months of the season.
Liverpool are in pole position to win the league title for only the second time in 35 years, after their win over Manchester City took them 11 points clear of nearest challengers Arsenal.
Liverpool vs Newcastle: Latest Premier League odds today
Wednesday 26 February 2025 17:54 , Jonathan GorrieLiverpool win – 17/40
Newcastle win – 11/2
Draw – 4/1
Odds via Betway
When can Liverpool win the Premier League title after Arsenal slip-up?
Wednesday 26 February 2025 17:53 , Jonathan GorrieLiverpool took another major step towards the Premier League title after a perfect weekend for Arne Slot’s side.
The Reds cruised to a 2-0 win over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium and that victory came 24 hours after Arsenal fell to a shock defeat to West Ham on home soil.
Liverpool vs Newcastle: Head to head (h2h) history and results
Wednesday 26 February 2025 17:50 , Jonathan GorrieLiverpool wins: 93
Draws: 45
Newcastle wins: 50
Why is Arne Slot banned for Liverpool vs Newcastle?
Wednesday 26 February 2025 17:49 , Jonathan GorrieArne Slot will not be on the touchline as Liverpool host Newcastle in the Premier League tonight.
It will serve as a dress rehearsal of the Carabao Cup final between the two sides next month, and Liverpool will be confident of landing an early blow at Anfield.
The Reds have lost just once in the Premier League all season and sit 11 points clear at the top of the table, with it increasingly hard to see how any club will stop them from being crowned champions.
Liverpool vs Newcastle: Premier League score prediction today
Wednesday 26 February 2025 17:47 , Jonathan GorrieNewcastle caused Liverpool problems in the 3-3 draw back in December but Eddie Howe's side remain difficult to trust. At home, Liverpool should have enough to beat them.
Liverpool to win, 3-1.
Newcastle team news vs Liverpool today
Wednesday 26 February 2025 17:47 , Jonathan GorrieEddie Howe has confirmed Sandro Tonali is available for the game, having started Newcastle's win over Nottingham Forest on the bench.
Joelinton and Sven Botman could also feature, albeit they may not be rushed back with the Carabao Cup final relatively close.
Jamaal Lascelles is a long-term absentee.
Liverpool FC team news vs Newcastle today
Wednesday 26 February 2025 17:46 , Jonathan GorrieLiverpool have been boosted by Alexis Mac Allister‘s fitness ahead of tonight’s visit of Newcastle, but Conor Bradley will definitely miss out.
Mac Allister needed lengthy treatment during the first half of Sunday’s 2-0 win at Manchester City after sustaining a facial injury when colling with Omar Marmoush.
The Argentine was patched up and deemed fine to continue as he played the full 90 minutes at the Etihad Stadium, later saying that he had been left feeling a little dizzy as a picture on social media showed him sporting a black eye and some bruising on his cheek.
Liverpool vs Newcastle: TV channel and live stream for Premier League today
Wednesday 26 February 2025 17:46 , Jonathan GorrieTV channel: The game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. Coverage starts at 6.30pm GMT ahead of an 8.15pm kick-off.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Discovery+ app.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Welcome
Wednesday 26 February 2025 17:31 , Jonathan GorrieGood evening and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Liverpool’s huge Premier League clash against Newcastle.
Kick-off from Anfield is at 8pm GMT.
