Liverpool were 4-2 winners over Newcastle United in a Premier League clash at Anfield on New Year’s Day.
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Mohamed Salah scored twice as Liverpool opened up a three-point lead at the top of the Premier League.
The Reds mounted attack after attack on Newcastle’s defence as the game looked destined for a third consecutive Anfield draw.
But Salah, who will now depart to join Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations and who had a first-half penalty saved, tapped home a cross for his side’s first, then converted a second spot-kick in the closing stages.
Nunez fed Salah for the opening goal
His first strike was his 150th Premier League goal for the Reds, but it was cancelled out five minutes later by Alexander Isak, who got in behind the hosts’ defence and curled home.
Liverpool pressed to go in front again, and eventually, Curtis Jones gave them the lead again before a Cody Gapko effort from a brilliant Salah pass gave them breathing space.
But back came Newcastle when Sven Botman headed home a corner to make it 3-2 before Salah sent Martin Dubravka the wrong way to secure the points.
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Liverpool had won their opening seven Premier League games at Anfield this season but had been been held to draws by Manchester United and Arsenal in their previous two home games.
They now lead Aston Villa by three points and have a five-point lead over Manchester City, who have a game in hand, and Arsenal.
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