Liverpool Close in on Premier League Title
Liverpool moved 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 win over Newcastle United. With 10 games left, the title race looks over, as Liverpool just finished a tough three-game stretch with seven points. Their closest competitor remains Arsenal, who have faltered recently, garnering just one point over their last two matches. Unless there is a massive fall-off, Arne Slot will become the fifth manager to win the Premier League in their debut season.
Liverpool's win against Newcastle showed why they sit comfortably at the top of the table. They dominated from the start, and after 11 minutes, Dominik Szoboszlai scored his second consecutive goal. After that, with Arne Slot not on the sideline, Liverpool slowly took control of the game as Newcastle were reluctant to gain momentum. Mohamed Salah put on another outstanding performance, and even though he was unable to score, he was able to assist Alexis Mac Allister to clinch the game in the 68th minute. This was Salah’s 17th assist, meaning he is now four away from the record and five goals/assists away from that record. Without striker Alexander Isak, Newcastle could not muster up a shot on target, and Liverpool comfortably strode into victory. Liverpool now has 12 clean sheets on the campaign, which leads the league. This was a significant victory as Liverpool must now win seven out of their next ten to secure the title.
Liverpool has a favorable schedule ahead, along with an extended break with their exit from the FA Cup. Liverpool will now set their eyes on the treble as the EFL Cup Final is fast approaching. If they can win, Arne Slot’s side can focus primarily on the Champions League, where they finished first during the group stage. While they got an unfavorable matchup against PSG in the Round of 16, they will still go into the matchup as heavy favorites. While the future is still unclear for Liverpool, their fans can focus on the present, as Arne Slot is having one of the most successful first seasons a manager has ever had.
