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Liverpool appear to be improving.

A first-half goal from Dominik Szoboszlai and a fine second half strike from fellow midfielder Alexis Mac Allister sufficed against Eddie Howe’s team, who must hope injured assets and confidence recovers when the two clubs meet again in the Carabao Cup final in 18 days’ time.

His shot sailed well wide of the Kop goal.



A little warning to Liverpool, all the same.

For all of the hosts’ control and composure against a weakened Newcastle, Szoboszlai’s goal was the only shot on target from either side in the first half.

The ball just ran out of play before Salah could capitalise.

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There was more belief and purpose to Newcastle’s performance in the second half with Gordon increasingly prominent.

The leaders’ second goal was another demonstration of Mac Allister’s intelligence and Salah’s vision.

Liverpool’s prolific marksman was instantly crowded out yet, with his route to goal closed off, he worked space for a return pass to Mac Allister.

The midfielder swept an emphatic first time shot into the top corner of Pope’s goal and Salah had his 22nd assist of the season in all competitions.
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