Liverpool squandered the chance to open up a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League in the final English top-flight match of 2020...
Liverpool squandered the chance to open up a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League in the final English top-flight match of 2020 after being held to a goalless draw by Newcastle United on Wednesday.
The 0-0 stalemate at St James’ Park means the champions go into the new year with a three-point lead over Manchester United, having played a game more.
But they will rue their missed chances in a match in which they enjoyed nearly three-quarters of possession.
Mohamed Salah – top of the Premier League goalscoring charts with 13 goals – missed the target either side of half-time with just goalkeeper Karl Darlow to beat and strike-partner Roberto Firmino saw two headers superbly saved.
Three days after lowly West Brom snatched a point at Anfield, Jurgen Klopp’s men, who have now won only two of their eight league away games this season, were frustrated once again, although it took a late goal-line clearance from Fabian Schar and Darlow’s brilliance to keep them at bay.
Klopp rued his side’s profligacy in front of goal.
“You might not think I have to tip my hat to my team but I like the performance,” he told the BBC. “It was really good. Can we play better football? Yes, but in...
