Liverpool started 2024 on fire with a 4-2 home win over Newcastle in Round 20 of the Premier League.

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Liverpool distance themselves from Aston Villa, Manchester City and Arsenal

Jurgen Klopp’s side continued their good run in the Championship with an opening day 2024 win over Newcastle.

The Cormorants scored in the 18th minute through Luis Diaz, but his success was ruled out for offside. After 4 minutes, Mohamed Salah missed from 11 yards.

The players of “Newcastle” also scored (min. 36), but their goal was also not counted, also due to offside.

Immediately after the break, Mohamed Salah opened the scoring (min. 49) and achieved his 150th success in the Premier League.

The hosts rejoiced for only 5 minutes, because on the 54th Isak restored the tie.

Klopp moved with inspiration and Diogo Jota provided the decisive pass to make it 2-1, with Curtis Jones scoring. After 4 minutes, Gakpo made it 3-1, but Newcastle reduced the gap through Boatman (81st minute).

The last word was left to Mohamed Salah, who easily converted a shot from 11 meters in the 86th minute.

Results of the 20th round of the Premier League

Luton – Chelsea 2-3

Aston Villa – Burnley 3-2

Crystal Palace – Brentford 3-1

Manchester City – Sheffield 2-0

Wolverhampton – Everton 3-0

Manchester City – Sheffield United 2-0

Nottingham – Manchester United 2-1

Fulham – Arsenal 2-1

Tottenham – Bournemouth 3-1

Liverpool – Newcastle 4-2

Premier League standings

1. Liverpool – 45 points / 20 m

2. Aston Villa – 42 points / 20 meters

3. Manchester City – 40 points / 19 m

4. Arsenal – 40 p/20 m

5. Tottenham – 39 points/20 m.