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Liverpool extend Premier League lead further after easing past Newcastle
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

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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