Liverpool vs Newcastle: Ekitike stars as Reds smash Magpies to revive top-4 charge

Liverpool emphatically snapped their five-game winless streak on Saturday night, coming from behind to crush Newcastle United 4–1 at Anfield.

The victory, fueled by a masterclass from summer signings Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz, breathes fresh life into the Reds' pursuit of a Champions League berth.

The match began with a script Anfield fans have seen too often lately; former Everton star Anthony Gordon exploited a defensive gap in the 36th minute to fire the Magpies ahead.

However, the lead was short-lived as Hugo Ekitike produced a stunning "blitz," scoring twice in just 138 seconds. His first, a tap-in from a mesmerizing Florian Wirtz run, was followed immediately by a clinical finish off a Milos Kerkez through-ball to flip the game before half-time.

The momentum stayed with the hosts after the break. Florian Wirtz capped a majestic individual display in the 67th minute, curling a low effort past Nick Pope to make it 3–1.

With Newcastle's spirit broken, Ibrahima Konate added gloss to the scoreline, capping a dominant display for the hosts.

Arne Slot's men stay in fifth place, after Chelsea's last-gasp win over West Ham earlier in the day.