Liverpool moved one step closer to reclaiming the Premier League crown after a dominant 2-0 victory over Newcastle at Anfield on Wednesday. Goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister extended the Reds’ lead at the top to a commanding 13 points over Arsenal, who stumbled in a goalless draw against Nottingham Forest.
With suspended boss Arne Slot watching from the stands, Liverpool maintained their relentless march towards the title, securing their 20th win in 28 league matches this season. Szoboszlai’s clinical finish in the 11th minute set the tone before Mac Allister’s superb strike in the 63rd sealed the deal.
The win comes just days after Liverpool’s crucial 2-0 triumph over Manchester City, further asserting their dominance in the title race. With Champions League and League Cup ambitions still alive, Slot’s debut season is shaping up to be nothing short of extraordinary.
Arsenal Falter, City and United Secure Wins
Meanwhile, Arsenal’s title hopes took another hit as they failed to break down Nottingham Forest in a frustrating 0-0 draw. The Gunners managed just one shot on target, with Riccardo Calafiori coming closest when he struck the post. Despite having a game in hand, Arsenal now find themselves in an uphill battle to catch the rampant Reds.
Elsewhere, Erling Haaland made a triumphant return from injury, scoring the only goal in Manchester City’s hard-fought 1-0 win over Tottenham. Haaland, who had been sidelined for two games, showed no signs of rust as he netted his 28th goal of the season. City leapfrogged Chelsea into fourth place as they continue their push for Champions League qualification.
At Old Trafford, Manchester United ended their three-game winless streak in the league with a dramatic 3-2 victory over struggling Ipswich. Despite an early blunder between Patrick Dorgu and Andre Onana that gifted Ipswich a lead, United fought back with goals from Sam Morsy (own goal), Matthijs de Ligt, and a decisive Harry Maguire header.
Liverpool on the Brink of History
With the Reds now in pole position to lift their first Premier League trophy since 2020, the title race looks all but wrapped up. As Arsenal falter and City struggle to find consistency, Liverpool are making their statement loud and clear: this season belongs to them.
