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In the English Premier League, Liverpool FC further underlined its leading position in the first game of 2024. The Reds won 4-2 against Newcastle United on Monday evening. Mohamed Salah once again played a leading role.
Due to Arsenal’s bankruptcy on New Year’s Eve, it was Liverpool who started the new calendar year as leaders of the top English league. And coach Klopp’s team immediately had a good chance of prevailing against the competition. But then they had to beat the difficult Newcastle.
However, midway through the first half, the home team missed an excellent opportunity to take the lead. Salah scored a penalty against goalkeeper Dubravka. After the break, the Egyptian star player single-handedly decided the game for Liverpool’s team.
Swirling Salah
First, Salah scored the opening goal from close range, his 150th goal ever in the Premier League. He then laid the foundation for the 2-1 with a great assist. A little later he achieved another highlight with a phenomenal assist against Cody Gakpo.
Assist: 😮🔥🤙
Done: 🤷♂️ pic.twitter.com/z8po9jwkDK– Play sports (@playsports) January 1, 2024
However, Newcastle continued to push, but in the end Salah completely ruined the game. From the penalty spot he increased the score to 4:2. With this victory, Liverpool are three points ahead of their closest rivals Aston Villa, who now also have the same number of games under their belt.
Weeks out of circulation
So the Reds are in good shape. However, they will have to do without their absolute star in the coming weeks. Salah must soon report to the Egyptian national team for the Africa Cup of Nations. “I want to win this tournament. Liverpool will do without me, we have great players here. Anyone can play in my position, anyone can do what I do,” he reassured after the win against Newcastle.
.@MoSalah pushes his 1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣th @premierleague-Goal against the net! 👏👑 pic.twitter.com/esRBEI6vXX
– Play sports (@playsports) January 1, 2024
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