Newcastle United 2-3 Liverpool: 6 Men who won the game for Liverpool

#3 Mohamed Salah

Newcastle United v Liverpool FC - Premier League

The Egyptian did not have the usual impact on the game and often seemed to miss Roberto Firmino’s cleverness in the final third. However, Salah toiled hard and continued to strive against a rugged Newcastle side who gave him very little room to churn up his magic. However, Salah needed just one chance to show the world why he is leading the Golden Boot race once again this season and it came in the 28th minute.

Trent Alexander-Arnold sent in a glorious ball from the right and Salah drifted in between the Newcastle defenders to arrive at the path of the cross. He knew that he could not afford a touch, he knew that the opposition would be on his case in a flash if he came them the chance. Salah showed his expertise in that moment and struck the ball brilliantly with his weaker right foot, to send it beyond the keeper and into the back of the net.

Even though Liverpool did go on to surrender the lead, abet temporarily, it was a defining moment of the game that instilled the belief in the team that they could go all the way. Sadly, Salah picked up an injury and had to leave the game in the 74th minute.

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