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Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister scores their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool, February 26, 2025
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Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle
by James Nalton
at Anfield
A PAIR of goals from midfielders helped Liverpool to another Premier League win, further widening the gap between themselves and second-placed Arsenal.
Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister were outstanding against Newcastle, and both got their name on the scoresheet in another important win.
Liverpool now hold a 13-point lead at the top of the table after Arsenal could only draw with Nottingham Forest.
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