Liverpool were handed a major boost in their Premier League hopes without even playing Leicester City. Manchester City were trailing us by four points heading into the fixture against Newcastle United. Pep Guardiola’s men came into the game in incredible form but were undone at St. James’ Park.
Things didn’t start off well for Rafa Benitez’s side as Sergio Aguero scored within a minute of the first whistle. City then dominated the first half, and another Aguero goal was chalked off as the away side took the free-kick too early.
Newcastle hung on and went into half-time just a goal down, and things changed after the break. Salomon Rondon’s effort hit the turf and bounced above Ederson in the 66th minute before Fernandinho gave away a penalty.
Matt Ritchie made no mistake from the spot, and Newcastle picked up a vital win to boost their hopes of avoiding relegation. The win kept us four-points clear at the top, and we can extend that lead once we face Leicester City later.
Benitez has struggled to bring quality players in at Newcastle, but he did his old side a huge favour against the Cityzens.
The Spaniard is considered a legend for lifting the Champions League with Liverpool in 2005, and his latest win brought out a lot of support from the Anfield faithful.
Agent Roy ❤ and Rafa ❤ once a red always a red 🔴 ❤ #NUFC #Liverpool pic.twitter.com/eaq9NcVD08
— ❤Liverpool❤ (@Itx_superstar) January 29, 2019
Agent Rafa🔴😂 pic.twitter.com/znRHXlY7ld
— Declan Rogers (@lfcReclanDogers) January 29, 2019
Man City 2-3 Crystal Palace
Newcastle 2-1 Man CityAgents Roy and Rafa doing the business for us in the title race. pic.twitter.com/1UNlZfGcqH
— Mik (@MikLFC) January 29, 2019
Rafa is a red.
— Danny (@_YoungyLFC98) January 30, 2019
FROM TYNESIDE DOWN TO PALACEEEEEE,
UNDER PRESSURE AND THEY FLOPPEDDDDD,
BIG RAFA AND ROY HOGSONNN,
THEYVE MADE YOU LOSE THE PLOTTTT,
YOU SING ABOUT US DAILYYY,
BRING BANNERS AND THE LOTTT,
JUST TO GIVE THE TITLEEE
TO JURGEN FUCKING KLOPPP,ALLEZ ALLEZ ALLEZ 🤷🏻♂️😂#NEWMCI #LFC
— Adam Williams (@94AdamWilliams) January 30, 2019
Shame City’s gazillion goals against shitty teams in the last few weeks couldn’t help them against Newcastle.
As if I didn’t love Rafa enough.#LFC#YNWA
— LFC Dagger (@lfc_dagger) January 30, 2019
If that Rafa win over City finally helps us to win the league this season it might almost make up for 2008/9.#LFC#YNWA
— LFC Dagger (@lfc_dagger) January 29, 2019
A message to Rafa from all #lfc fans pic.twitter.com/w4nJuyrpl8
— Paul Larkin (@Irish_Kop) January 29, 2019
Team work makes the dream work #LFC #Rafa 😍 pic.twitter.com/ZpLMrt6Wxj
— Dijkinho (@Dijkinho) January 29, 2019
Rafa Benitez chants needed at the Anfield game tomorow me thinks la 😏🤔#LFC 🔴
— 🤓 (@KIoppesque) January 29, 2019
Agent Rafa… pic.twitter.com/6WwKxOvwiB
— Joseph Cousins (@JCuzzy1) January 29, 2019
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