Liverpool emerge as leaders

Published: January 1, 2024

By: Manu Tournoux

The Reds defeated Newcastle this Monday as part of the 20th day of the Premier League (4-2).

Dominant throughout the match, Liverpool had to wait until the second period to make the difference, Salah notably having missed a penalty in the initial act (22nd).

The same Egyptian attacker still unblocked the scoreboard (49^e), before Jones (74^e), Gakpo (78^e) and again Salah (86^e on penalty) red side; Isaac (54^e) and Botman (81^e) for the Magpies.

Thanks to this 13^e victory in 20 outings (for only one defeat), the Mersey club is three steps ahead of Aston Villa at the top of the championship – Manchester City, with a game in hand, like Arsenal at five points.

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With this third consecutive loss – the fifth in six days – Newcastle, on the other hand, finds itself only ninth in the English elite. Ten points from Europe and fifth place occupied by Tottenham.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.