Liverpool Demolishes Newcastle in Thrilling Premier League Match at Anfield

Liverpool, the former Premier League champions, displayed an explosive performance after opening at Anfield by overwhelming Newcastle United in a league match on January 31st. The team had just shown brilliant form in the European competition, the UEFA Champions League, by demolishing Qarabag 6-0, which seemed to restore their confidence. The match started with Newcastle taking the lead through Anthony Gordon's goal in the 36th minute. However, Liverpool quickly responded when Florian Wirtz dribbled into the penalty area and set up Hugo Ekitike to equalize 1-1 in the 41st minute. Just two minutes later, Ekitike received the ball from Milos Kerkez and sharply shot to give Liverpool a 2-1 lead. In the second half, Liverpool extended their lead to 3-1 with a goal from Florian Wirtz in the 67th minute. Towards the end of the game, Ibrahima Gonate scored to make it 4-1 in the 90+3 minute. No further goals were scored, and the match ended with Liverpool winning 4-1. They now have 39 points from 24 matches, sitting in 5th place, while Newcastle has 33 points and is in 10th place.