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Slot on Frimpong injury and defensive shortage

Liverpool ended a poor run in the Premier League with a resounding 4-1 victory over Newcastle at Anfield to show that there is life yet in Arne Slot’s side.

The Reds started slowly under an onslaught of Newcastle aggression. Anthony Gordon in particular was a menace, throwing himself around, pressing high and taking shots from his role as the central striker. Gordon eventually slotted in the opener but that just unlocked Liverpool’s rhythm.

Hugo Ekitike was the instigator of the comeback. He scored twice in three minutes to ensure that Liverpool headed into the half-time break with a lead.

Florian Wirtz added a third goal after the restart to give the hosts a cushion as Eddie Howe made changes to try and swing the momentum. It didn’t work.

Slot flooded the midfield to keep his team in possession before Ibrahima Konate put the icing on the cake with a late stoppage time goal.