Liverpool took one other step nearer to Premier League greatness on Wednesday night, after selecting up three factors in opposition to Newcastle.
Dominik Szoboszlai’s ‘amazing’ goal and Alexis Mac Allister’s tidy end have been sufficient for the win, because the Reds went 13 factors clear on the prime.
Arne Slot highlighted Newcastle’s ‘threat’ earlier than the sport however Liverpool by no means appeared massively fazed by the problem posed by the Magpies.
In what was nearly a warm-up recreation forward of the Carabao Cup last, Danny Murphy believes Liverpool’s win over Newcastle may have a big effect on their Wembley last in simply over two weeks time.
Danny Murphy claims Liverpool have ‘management’ forward of Carabao Cup last
Having seen his aspect fail to put a glove on the Reds, Eddie Howe labelled Liverpool as ‘high-class’ post-match.
The Magpies’ failing assault was arguably all the way down to the very fact Newcastle were without Alexander Isak, with the Swede out with a groin harm.
Accidents apart, nonetheless, Liverpool have been nonetheless dominant and Murphy now believes the Reds have the ‘management’ heading into the Carabao Cup last.
“I feel it’s tough if you play a group a couple of weeks earlier than a cup last and take a beating. Newcastle have been okay tonight, they’d a few probabilities. Nevertheless it all the time felt as if Liverpool had the additional gear.
“Gamers are skilled lately, however Newcastle have solely had the one last, Liverpool have been enjoying finals season in season out. You simply get the sensation that the end result tonight offers them management for the ultimate. Sorry Al,” Murphy instructed Match of the Day.
Liverpool will fancy their probabilities at Wembley
Liverpool’s journey to Wembley would be the first probability for Slot to get his palms on a trophy since arriving on Merseyside.
The Reds’ latest file at Wembley suggests the Dutchman needs to be constructive heading into the conflict, with Liverpool having gained their final three home finals.
| Liverpool’s final three Wembley finals | In opposition to | End result |
| 2024 Carabao Cup last | Chelsea | 1-0 win (after further time) |
| 2022 FA Cup last | Chelsea | 0-0, gained 6-5 on penalties |
| 2022 Carabao Cup last | Chelsea | 0-0, gained 11-10 on penalties |
Newcastle themselves have had latest Wembley journeys, they, nonetheless, haven’t loved the identical success – shedding out within the 2023 Carabao Cup last in opposition to Manchester United.
With expertise and up to date bragging rights behind them, Slot’s aspect will certainly fancy their probabilities on March sixteenth.