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'Special' Salah smashing every challenge - Slot

Liverpool take on Newcastle in the Premier League tonight, with the league leaders looking to keep up their 11-point lead at the top of the table.

The Reds’ convincing 2-0 win over Manchester City at the weekend means that they are another step closer to a 20th top-flight title, and tonight they face one of their toughest remaining games as they take on the Magpies at Anfield.

Eddie Howe’s side stayed on course for the Champions League places with a dramatic 4-3 win over Nottingham Forest last week, and they sit in fifth ahead of kick-off, level on points with fourth-placed Manchester City.

Both sides will likely have an eye on March’s Carabao Cup final as they face off for the penultimate time this season, and this is a game that promises fireworks after the 3-3 draw at St. James’ Park in December.

Liverpool 0-0 Newcastle

6 mins: Lovely ball from Salah to try and pick out Diaz in behind, but he’s thwarted by a vital intervention by Schar.

Liverpool pinging the ball about with confidence so far.

Will Castle26 February 2025 20:21

Liverpool 0-0 Newcastle

3 mins: We’ve got an early penalty claim here.

Trent Alexander-Arnold plays a ball in behind to Mo Salah, who has Lewis Hall with him.

Hall then takes a tumble and brings Salah with him - it looks like a stonewall penalty, but referee Stuart Attwell instead deems it a foul in favour of Newcastle.

Salah looks bewildered. Newcastle have got away with one there.

Will Castle26 February 2025 20:20

Kick-off fast approaching

Just a few minutes until kick-off as both sets of teams prepare to step out under the Anfield lights.

Liverpool will be looking to continue full steam ahead after a statement win at Man City on Sunday, chasing down that elusive record-equalling 20th league title.

However, Newcastle won’t go easy, and with aspirations of a Champions League return, they’ll be eager to cause an upset tonight - even if they have to do it without Alexander Isak.

Stay tuned for all the action, right here.

Will Castle26 February 2025 20:10

Eddie Howe plays down impact of Arne Slot's touchline ban

Eddie Howe isn’t banking on Arne Slot’s absence on the touchline making the difference for tonight’s clash at Anfield.

“I wish that would be a deciding factor in the game, but I don't think it will,” Howe told TNT Sports.

“I think a manager can have a certain degree of influence through the game, but it's the players that make the difference.

“I'm just looking for my players to perform to their maximum.”

Arne Slot starts his two-match touchline ban against the Magpies this evening (AP)

Will Castle26 February 2025 20:08

Eddie Howe provides Isak injury update

Alexander Isak is out of tonight’s clash with Liverpool due to a groin issue - but luckily for Newcastle, Eddie Howe has quelled any fears that the injury is serious.

“It’s  really disappointing that we lose Alex, but he's a player that we can't take any risks with,” Howe told TNT Sports.

“It became apparent in the last day or so after the last game that he was just feeling something, so he misses out today.

“It's a big blow because he's been so good for us this season. We don't know [how long he’ll be out] at the moment but we don't think it's serious at all.

“Part of our mind is to try and keep him available for the following games we have.”

Alexander Isak is Newcastle’s top scorer this season (Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

Will Castle26 February 2025 20:03

The numbers behind Mohamed Salah’s ‘special’ season rivalling Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo peak

Another week, another record. Mohamed Salah took his extraordinary season to further heights with a goal and assist in Liverpool’s 2-0 win at Manchester City, a result that takes the Reds a step closer to winning just a second league title in 35 years.

Salah’s 25th Premier League goal and 16th assist of the campaign means he is on course to smash the current record, held by Alan Shearer and Andy Cole, for the most Premier League goal involvements in a single season. At 32, and with his Liverpool contract running out in the summer, Salah’s form is better than ever and the Egyptian is being driven on by his motivation of adding a second Premier League crown.

“Maybe people prefer my first seasons or now, but I prefer now because winning the league, helping the young players. It is special,” he told Sky Sports after Liverpool opened up an 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League. “We need another title.”

Chris Wilson