Liverpool come from behind to hammer Newcastle | OneFootball

Liverpool climbed to fifth in the Premier League after turning things around in style to beat Newcastle United 4-1 at Anfield.

Both sides started with confidence, but it was Newcastle who looked sharper early on. Their aggressive approach unsettled Liverpool and was rewarded when Anthony Gordon finished a swift break to put the visitors ahead in the 36th minute.

Rather than panic, the hosts gradually found their rhythm, with Florian Wirtz growing in influence between the lines and Hugo Ekitike beginning to stretch the Newcastle back line.

The equaliser came before the break as Wirtz glided into the box and cut the ball back for Ekitike, who bundled it home with 41 minutes on the clock

Just two minutes later, the Frenchman struck again, racing onto a perfectly weighted pass from Milos Kerkez and beating Nick Pope with a clever outside-of-the-boot finish to flip the game on its head against the club that twice tried to sign him.

The mood inside Anfield changed, and Liverpool came out flying after the restart.

Ekitike almost completed his hat-trick after capitalising on a defensive error, while Alisson was forced into a brilliant save to deny Harvey Barnes and keep Newcastle at arm’s length.

Any lingering doubt was ended midway through the half when Wirtz arrived onto Mohamed Salah’s cutback and guided a first-time finish into the corner to make it 3-1, continuing his excellent run of form.

The hosts eased off late on but still found time for a fourth. Ibrahima Konate, back in the side after a difficult personal week, tapped in from close range and was visibly emotional as Anfield roared its approval.

The win lifts Liverpool above Manchester United, while Newcastle slip to 10th and now face an uphill battle in their push for Champions League football.

Incidents: The story of the match

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The match begins

Newcastle United takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Liverpool. Anthony Gordon scores with a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area.Newcastle United takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Liverpool. Anthony Gordon fires a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, finding the left corner of the net after a swift counterattack.

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GOAL Newcastle: Anthony Gordon (Newcastle) scores!

Anthony Gordon scores goal number 3 in the competition (19 matches)

It's now Liverpool 1, Newcastle United 1. Hugo Ekitiké scores with a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.It's now Liverpool 1, Newcastle United 1. Hugo Ekitiké scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, finding the left corner of the net. The assist comes from Florian Wirtz.It's now Liverpool 1, Newcastle United 1. Hugo Ekitiké scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, finding the left corner of the net. The assist comes from Florian Wirtz.

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GOAL Liverpool: Hugo Ekitiké (Liverpool) scores!

Hugo Ekitiké scores goal number 9 in the competition (21 matches)

Liverpool leads 2-1 against Newcastle United. Hugo Ekitiké scores with a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area into the bottom right corner. The assist came from Milos Kerkez.

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GOAL Liverpool: Hugo Ekitiké (Liverpool) scores!

Hugo Ekitiké scores goal number 10 in the competition (21 matches)

45 +2':

Missed opportunity! Hugo Ekitiké of Liverpool attempted a header from the center of the box but sent it wide to the left. The chance was set up by a cross from Mohamed Salah following a corner.

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Opportunity wasted. Hugo Ekitiké from Liverpool took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area.

Liverpool leads 3-1 against Newcastle United. Florian Wirtz scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, finding the bottom left corner. The assist comes from Mohamed Salah.

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GOAL Liverpool: Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) scores!

Florian Wirtz scores goal number 4 in the competition (23 matches) Florian Wirtz scores goal number 7 for his team (33 matches)

90 +1':

Missed opportunity! Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area following a corner, but it went wide to the left.

90 +3':

GOAL Liverpool: Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool) scores!

Ibrahima Konaté scores goal number 1 in the competition (23 matches) Ibrahima Konaté scores goal number 8 for his team (164 matches)

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The referee whistles for the end of the match