Liverpool tightened their grip on the Premier League title race with a commanding 2-0 victory over Newcastle, extending their lead at the top to 13 points.

With second-placed Arsenal held to a goalless draw at Nottingham Forest, Arne Slot’s men capitalized on the opportunity at Anfield. Slot, serving the first of his two-game touchline ban, observed from the stands as Dominik Szoboszlai broke the deadlock in the 11th minute. The Hungarian’s scuffed strike found its way past Nick Pope, giving Liverpool an early advantage.

The home side doubled their lead in the second half, igniting celebrations among the Anfield faithful. Alexis Mac Allister finished off a well-worked move, rifling Mohamed Salah’s pass into the top left corner. Chants of "We're going to win the league" echoed through the Kop as Liverpool took full control.

Newcastle, missing their top scorer Alexander Isak due to a groin injury, struggled to convert chances. Callum Wilson, making his first league start of the season, wasted a golden opportunity in the first half, dragging his effort wide.

The defeat leaves Newcastle in sixth place, three points adrift of fourth-placed Manchester City and a guaranteed Champions League spot. However, they will have a chance to seek redemption against Liverpool when the two sides meet at Wembley for the Carabao Cup final on March 16.

Source: BBC

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