Salah overcame a missed penalty in the first half to score two goals and assist another, leading Liverpool to a thrilling 4-2 victory over Newcastle at Anfield on New Year’s Day. The win puts them three points clear at the top of the table. Salah, who was playing his final game before joining Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations, expressed his delight with the result and stressed the importance of winning every game. Despite missing the first penalty, he was pleased to sign off from club duty on a high note. Klopp praised Salah’s ability to change a game and was thrilled with Liverpool’s overall performance, except for the goals they conceded. Newcastle manager Howe was disappointed with the result but acknowledged Liverpool’s strong performance.
