Daijiworld Media Network- Liverpool

Liverpool, Feb 28: Liverpool took a giant step towards securing their 20th English league title after a commanding 2-0 victory over Newcastle United, opening up a massive 13-point gap at the top of the Premier League table. With closest rivals Arsenal held to a goalless draw at Nottingham Forest, Arne Slot’s side now appear unstoppable in their pursuit of silverware.

Goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister sealed Liverpool’s win, pushing Newcastle down to sixth place in the standings. The Reds have navigated a challenging run of fixtures, following up a draw at Aston Villa with back-to-back wins against Manchester City and Newcastle. Only a dramatic collapse could deny them the crown now.

Arsenal’s recent defeat to West Ham had already dented their title hopes, and their latest 0-0 draw at Forest dealt another major setback. While manager Mikel Arteta insisted his side would keep fighting, Liverpool’s dominance is becoming increasingly unchallenged. The Reds sit comfortably on 67 points from 28 matches, while Arsenal trail at 54 with a game in hand.

Meanwhile, Manchester City climbed back into the top four, edging Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 thanks to Erling Haaland’s decisive strike. The Norwegian forward joined an elite club, becoming only the second player to score at least 20 goals in his first three Premier League seasons—the first being Manchester United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy between 2001-02 and 2003-04.

Elsewhere, Manchester United survived a tense encounter against struggling Ipswich Town, securing a 3-2 victory despite being reduced to 10 men. A late goal from Harry Maguire ensured the Red Devils walked away with all three points.