Liverpool started 2024 in the best way possible on Monday night, beating Newcastle United 4-2 in a performance that dominated from start to finish.
The Reds could have extended their goal tally on the night, but their main objective was to get all three points at Anfield. Liverpool will go head-to-head in the FA Cup third round against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Four Liverpool fans share their thoughts on the win at Newcastle and ahead of this weekend’s trip to the capital as part of the ECHO’s weekly fan column.
When I left Anfield after Monday night’s big game against Newcastle, I was still reeling from the joy of celebrating the New Year. How to start the second half of the season? The game meant everything to me, but the decision was ultimately made in the spirit of fighting against the odds that came to define Liverpool’s season.
There’s no denying that this month’s Premier League fixtures should take precedence over the two cup competitions.
Especially away at Bournemouth, where we dropped three points last year. Despite the losses of Wataru Endo and Mohamed Salah, we believe we have a good enough squad to put in a strong performance against Arsenal in the FA Cup third round on Sunday and progress to the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg with Fulham next. week ago .
Despite some strong performances during the tournament, I’d like to see players like Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunes score some goals to boost confidence in the league.
We are in the middle of a big red moon. Even though we were top of the table before the Newcastle game, I still wasn’t happy with our form. It may seem meaningless to some, but when we won it mattered and we never felt like we were back to our best.But against Newcastle the pressing was tight and loose and we created the occasional chance.
Liverpool’s two questionable penalties (both of which I believe were penalties) should not detract from a strong and impressive display.
Question marks remain over Darwin Nunes. His missed opportunities often get in the way of an overall good game. It’s fair to say he goes from great to bad at times, but continues to influence the game despite being in front of goal so much.
As Klopp mentioned after the game against Newcastle, Nunes played a crucial role, providing an assist to Salah at a crucial moment in the game.
I don’t think it matters if Nunes scores a goal every game as long as she continues to impact the game. What a game it was at Anfield on Monday night. There were big results, live performances and record goals, but the most important thing was the party feeling. Being relentlessly intense and optimistic. Missed opportunities and relative controversies were used to heighten the mood.
It’s great to be back on top and reach these heights, but he still looks polished and ruthless. There is plenty of time and room for growth in 2023/2024.A combination of fantastic performances from individuals within the team led to an upward trend.
Fortunately, Curtis Jones and Joe Gomez seem to be getting more and more of the recognition they deserve.
The balance and peace they bring. Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah was unstoppable and Wataru Endo patrolled the midfield with his now familiar panas.
Both will miss the opportunity to captain their country in the AFCON and Asia Cup respectively, but such challenges always come with potential opportunities.Sunday’s FA Cup tie against Arsenal and Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final against Fulham will add extra excitement to this promising season.
