Liverpool moved to the highest of the Premier League with a 1-0 victory in opposition to Newcastle at St. James’ Park because of a first-half objective from Naby Keita.
With Manchester Metropolis scheduled to play Leeds in a while Saturday, Jurgen Klopp’s facet took full benefit to halt the Magpies’ run of 5 consecutive dwelling triumphs.
James Milner’s excellent deal with created up the chance, earlier than Keita obtained Diogo Jota’s ball and rounded Martin Dubravka for a priceless objective.
In distinction to Wednesday’s easy 2-0 triumph in opposition to Villarreal within the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, Liverpool had been pressured to sweat because the Magpies had two targets disallowed for offside.
Nonetheless, the much-changed Reds dominated their opponents and will have received by a larger margin, sending a message to championship contenders Metropolis forward of their dwelling sport in opposition to Leeds later right this moment.
Pep Guardiola’s staff will go to Elland Highway two factors behind Liverpool and might want to defeat the Whites so as to reclaim high spot within the Premier League.
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