Liverpool defeated Newcastle 2-0 at Anfield in a match that also served as a preview of their upcoming Carabao Cup clash.
The Reds took an early lead through Dominik Szoboszlai, who finished off a well-worked counterattack with a precise strike into the bottom corner.
In the second half, Alexis Mac Allister doubled the advantage, smashing Mohamed Salah’s pass into the top corner.
Newcastle were without key forward Alexander Isak due to a groin injury, and they struggled to break down Liverpool’s defense.
Elsewhere, Arsenal and Nottingham Forest played out a goalless draw at the City Ground.
Manchester City secured a 1-0 win over Tottenham, with Erling Haaland’s first-half finish proving to be the difference in London.
Meanwhile, Brentford were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton. Yoane Wissa opened the scoring for the Bees, but Jake O’Brien equalized for the Toffees in the 77th minute.
