Liverpool came from behind to record a commanding 4-1 victory over Newcastle United at Anfield, with Hugo Ekitike scoring twice and Florian Wirtz orchestrating much of the attacking play in one of Arne Slot's side's most convincing performances of the season. Having fallen behind to Anthony Gordon's first goal from open play in a year, the hosts responded with style to earn their first league win of 2026 and climb above Manchester United into fifth in the Premier League table.
Ekitike's double before half-time overturned Newcastle's early advantage, with Wirtz at the heart of Liverpool's resurgence as the pair underlined their status as the Premier League's most prolific duo, having now combined for six goals in all competitions. A Newcastle side missing Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton in midfield, and still feeling the effects of a taxing midweek trip to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, could not live with the tempo of the hosts' attacking quality, and further goals from Wirtz in combination with Mohamed Salah and a late, emotional strike from Ibrahima completed a comprehensive home win.
Gordon's long-awaited strike tests Liverpool's resolve
Newcastle could hardly have scripted a better start. Gordon, who had gone a year without scoring from open play, seized his opportunity to put the visitors ahead early on, capping a bright opening spell with a finish that briefly silenced Anfield and gave Newcastle the platform they craved. It was a moment of personal relief for the forward and a reminder of the threat Newcastle can pose even in challenging circumstances.