Liverpool still maintain the pressure on table toppers Manchester City through a confident victory over Newcastle United. Final score 3-1 as the Reds break the record for the longest-ever scoring run in their history – they have scored in 32nd competitive game in a row. It did not start well for the home team. After just 7 minutes, former Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey returned to haunt his old club as he stunned the home fans by putting Newcastle ahead. He unleashed a strike from the edge of the area, following a poor clearance by Thiago Alcântara.It did not take long for the hosts to wake up from the shock. Conceding the goal fired them up and the Reds pushed for a complete comeback and a turnaround. After his initial header was saved by Martin Dúbravka, Diogo Jota fired in with his left foot from close range in the 21st minute. Four minutes later, Mohamed Salah caught a rebound and made it 2-1, thus equalizing Jamie Vardy’s record of scoring or creating a goal in fifteen consecutive Premier League games.โม ซาลาห์ @MoSalah เป็นนักเตะคนแรกที่ทําประตูได้ในการพบกับนิวคาสเซิล 5️⃣ เกม ในลีกที่แอนฟิลด์ pic.twitter.com/ur1u1LFZnX— News Thekop (@BmThekop) December 16, 2021 After the half-time break it was much more of the same for the home side but the moment of the match for the Reds came when they finished the game off late with Trent Alexander-Arnold hammering strike from long distance out in front of The Kop.Ladies and Gentlemen.The best right-back in the world.Trent Alexander-Arnold. pic.twitter.com/vuxdT8OfwL— Watch LFC (@Watch_LFC) December 16, 2021 Jurgen Klopp’s men have now won four consecutive PL home games on the bounce and this victory sees them move just one point behind Manchester CityIn London, quite a surprise. Well, given how Chelsea’s performances are getting more and more wobbly lately – it is not that much of a surprise. Everton, who were heavily impacted by injuries and Covid, came to Stamford Bridge and took a point to Liverpool. Final score 1-1 to continue the inconsistent streak of London Blues.Chelsea are left frustrated with a draw that leaves them four points adrift of Manchester City at the top of the table.In the opening minutes Reece James should have broken the deadlock but shot wide of the target with only Jordan Pickford left to beat.Chelsea attacks continued with attempts from Christian Pulisic and Mason Mount, but Pickford’s reactions were exquisite.In the second half, Pickford denied Mount once again while Ruben Loftus-Cheek saw his header hit the roof of the net.That inevitable breakthrough came in the 70th minute, after an excellent through ball by James to Mount who scored in four consecutive Premier League appearances. He is now the youngest Chelsea player to achieve that feat (22 years and 340 days old).Everyone pretty much expected for Chelsea either to score more or to keep the lead they managed to take but only four minutes later, Jarrad Branthwaite brilliantly caught Anthony Gordon’s free-kick to score his first Premier League goal.Chelsea seemed lost, Tuchel had no idea what to do to break the sturdy visitors. Thiago Silva’s bullet header was the last attempt of the hosts to avoid the draw but Pickford was there again to deny it.Chelsea remain third with 37 points, but will be left frustrated after recent wins for rivals Manchester City and Liverpool. Young Toffees left Chelsea in a sticky mess.PREMIER LEAGUE – Round 17TuesdayNorwich – Aston Villa 0- (0-1)/Ramsey 34, Watkins 87/Man.City – Leeds 7-0 (3-0)/Foden 8, Grealish 13, De Bruyne 32, 62, Mahrez 49, Stones 74, Ake 78/Brentford – Manchester United POSTPONEDWednesdayCrystal Palace – Southampton 2-2 (1-2)/Zaha 2, Ayew 65 – Ward-Prowse 32, Broja 36/Brighton and Hove Albion – Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-1 (0-1)/Saiss 45+1/Arsenal – West Ham United 2-0 (0-0)/Martinelli 48, Smith Rowe 87/Burnley – Watford POSTPONEDThursdayLeicester – Tottenham POSTPONEDChelsea – Everton 1-1 (0-0)/Mount 70 – Branthwaite 74/Liverpool – Newcastle 3-1 (2-1)/Jota 21, Salah 25, Alexander-Arnold 87 – Shelvey 7/***odds are subjecto to change
