Newcastle 0 – 1 Liverpool

Liverpool moved top of the Premier League table and continued their chase for a historic quadruple with a nervy 1-0 win over Newcastle at St James’ Park.

Three days on from their 2-0 victory over Villarreal in the Champions League semi-final first leg, the Reds moved two points clear of Manchester City, who face Leeds live on Sky Sports later on Saturday, courtesy of Naby Keita’s first-half strike (19).

Newcastle felt aggrieved by the goal, feeling James Milner should have been penalised for a foul on Fabian Schar in the build-up, but replays showed he won the ball fairly and Keita capitalised with a composed finish after exchanging passes with Diogo Jota.

Liverpool fielded a much-changed team as Jurgen Klopp rested Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Fabinho and Thiago Alcantara but still succeeded in dominating possession and limiting the hosts to few chances.

They were unable to extend their lead, however, with Sadio Mane going closest when he fired narrowly wide in the second half and Jota, Luis Diaz and substitute Salah also spurning chances.

Newcastle occasionally threatened an equaliser on the break, ensuring a nervy finale for the visitors, but Klopp’s men held on to make it three consecutive wins in the Premier League and keep the pressure on City as a thrilling title race continues.

Full match report to follow…

Liverpool’s fixture schedule:

May 3 – Villarreal (a) Champions League SF second leg

May 7 – Tottenham (h) Premier League

May 10 – Aston Villa (a) Premier League, live on Sky Sports

May 14 – Chelsea (Wembley) FA Cup final

May 17 – Southampton (a) Premier League, live on Sky Sports

May 22 – Wolves (h) Premier League

May 28 – Champions League final *

*Subject to progress

What’s next?

Liverpool will look to secure their place in the Champions League final as they play Villareal on Tuesday in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final

Sunday 8th May 4:00pm


Kick off 4:30pm

Newcastle have a tough task ahead as they face current Premier League champions Manchester City next Sunday. The game will be live on Sky Sports Premier League from 4pm; Kick off 4:30pm.