Next damper in the title race: Liverpool give away victory against Newcastle

Wednesday December 30th 2020

Next damper in the title race
Liverpool give away victory against Newcastle

Despite numerous chances, Liverpool FC fail to score against Newcastle United. For the team of coach Jürgen Klopp it is already the sixth draw this season. Rivals Manchester United now have the opportunity to draw level in the title race.

Team manager Jürgen Klopp had to accept another setback with Liverpool at the end of the year. The English football champions came only 0-0 at Newcastle United, but are still leading the new year. In the last game of the year, the Reds missed numerous chances that would easily have been enough for a clear away win. But outsiders Newcastle could also have caused a surprise.

Most recently, Liverpool had already left points against Kellerkind West Bromwich Albion (1: 1). After the sixth draw this season, the Klopp team remains leaders in the Premier League with 33 points, but pursuers Manchester United (30 points) still have one game up their sleeves and could draw level with a win against Aston Villa on Friday.

The corona virus had previously caused further turbulence in the Premier League. The Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham FC scheduled for Wednesday evening was canceled, after several players and coaches had tested positive at Fulham. "We wish all those affected a speedy and good recovery," said the Spurs. A new date is still to be found. In a statement published in the evening, the league itself ruled out interrupting game operations despite the accumulation of corona cases.

In the course of the month two games could not be played previously. On Monday, the meeting of ex-champions Manchester City at Everton FC was canceled. The duel between Newcastle United and Aston Villa in early December did not take place either. Despite the complex hygiene measures, infections keep coming back. The coronavirus mutation discovered in Great Britain is of particular concern.