At 9.22pm, as Newcastle United’s Callum Wilson was receiving lengthy treatment, a decent cheer reverberated around Anfield, followed by a chant that was once very familiar.

“Now are you going to believe us?

We are going to win the league.”

During the break in early second half play, word had gone around that Arsenal had only drawn at the City Ground, meaning Liverpool would go 13 points clear if they went on to win this game.

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Soon after, Alexis Mac Allister doubled Liverpool’s lead and what has tried to pass for a title race over these past few weeks officially became a lap of honour.

Considering Liverpool had won 23 of their previous 28 Premier League home matches against Newcastle - drawing the other five - the chances of Eddie Howe’s side winning at Anfield were slim and none.

And slim rode out of town when Howe decided a minor groin issue would prevent Alexander Isak from taking part in proceedings.

Liverpool are now 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League.

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