Liverpool’s clash with Newcastle United at Anfield turned into a memorable night under the lights as the Reds produced a spirited comeback to claim all three points. The encounter, which kicked off at 8:00 pm on Saturday, 31st January 2026, came at a crucial moment for the home side, who were eager to respond after a disappointing outing against Bournemouth in their previous fixture.
The match began at a frantic pace, with both teams creating early opportunities. Newcastle came closest to opening the scoring when Harvey Barnes rattled the post with a well-struck free kick, serving as an early warning for the hosts. The Magpies eventually broke the deadlock in the 34th minute, as Anthony Gordon found the back of the net to give the visitors a deserved lead.
However, Liverpool’s response was swift and emphatic. Just seven minutes later, Hugo Ekitike restored parity in the 41st minute, finishing calmly after a delightful assist from Florian Wirtz. The momentum firmly shifted in Liverpool’s favour, and the turnaround was completed moments later when Ekitike struck again in the 43rd minute, sending Anfield into raptures and giving the Reds a 2–1 lead at the break.
Inspired by their first-half resurgence, Liverpool returned with renewed intensity. Chances continued to fall for Ekitike and Cody Gakpo as the home side piled pressure on Newcastle’s backline. That pressure paid off in the 67th minute, when Mohamed Salah’s cut-back was expertly finished by Florian Wirtz to extend Liverpool’s advantage.
The hosts put the result beyond doubt deep into stoppage time. In the third minute of added time, Ibrahima Konaté reacted quickly after Nick Pope dropped the ball after a corner to secure Liverpool’s fourth goal, capping off a dominant second-half display.
The victory secured a vital three points for Liverpool and reignited hope for a consistent run of form during this decisive phase of the season. The Reds now sit sixth in the Premier League with 39 points, just one point behind fifth-placed Chelsea and two points adrift of fourth-placed Manchester United, keeping their top-four ambitions firmly alive.