Liverpool vs Newcastle LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Mo Salah fires Reds clear at top of table

Liverpool 4-2 Newcastle: Jurgen Klopp’s men extended their lead at the top of the table after cracker at Anfield

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Liverpool move three points clear at the top of the Premier League table after triumphing in a brilliantly contest with Newcastle at Anfield.

A first-half of wasted chances for the hosts was epitomised by Mo Salah’s penalty kick. Stepping up after Luis Diaz had been brought down in the box he drilled the shot straight at Martin Dubravka who palmed it away. Two disallowed goals, one at either end, saw the teams head into the break all square as Jurgen Klopp pondered how to get the best out of his team.

The ignition came from Salah. He tapped them in front then supplied a couple of fine passes into the box to set up the goals from Curtis Jones and Cody Gakpo. Alexander Isak have briefly equalised for Newcastle and Sven Botman nodded home a consolation but Salah had the last word.

Another chance from the spot saw him send the Newcastle goalkeeper the wrong way and give Liverpool a fourth to send them clear of second placed Aston Villa and start the new year with a win.

Relive all the action from Anfield below, plus get the latest odds and tips right here:

Liverpool vs Newcastle LIVE

• Liverpool defeat Newcastle in the Premier League and extend their lead at the top
• 86’ GOAL! - Salah converts from the penalty spot (LIV 4-2 NEW)
• 81’ GOAL! - Botman nods in a second for Newcastle (LIV 3-2 NEW)
• 78’ GOAL! - Cody Gakpo adds a third as Liverpool dominate (LIV 3-1 NEW)
• 74’ GOAL! - Jones completes a slick move with a simple tap in (LIV 2-1 NEW)
• 54’ GOAL! - Isak equalises for Newcastle (LIV 1-1 NEW)
• 49’ GOAL! - Salah taps in to put the Reds in front (LIV 1-0 NEW)
• 37’ DISALLOWED! - Dan Burn nods home for Newcastle but it gets ruled out (LIV 0-0 NEW)
• 23’ PENALTY SAVE! - Dubravka denies Salah from the spot (LIV 0-0 NEW)
• 18’ DISALLOWED! - Luis Diaz’s goal is ruled out for offside (LIV 0-0 NEW)

[1 January 2024 18:00 · Mike Jones]

Liverpool vs Newcastle

Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of tonight’s Premier League action as Liverpool host Newcastle at Anfield.

Jurgen Klopp’s men start the New Year as the Premier League leaders and can open up a three point lead on second placed Aston Villa if they defeat the Magpies tonight.

The Reds are unbeaten in 12 league games and secured a professional 2-0 win over Burnley in their last outing. They are confident at home but face a testing clash with Newcastle this evening.

Eddie Howe’s squad are slowly finding their form again as players recover from injury and return to the starting line-up. However, they’ve lost their last two matches - against Luton and Nottingham Forest - so are in desperate need of picking up three points today.

We’ll have all the updates, team news and match action throughout the evening so stick with us.