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WATCH: Newcastle, Man United fall as Liverpool gain ground on the top four

Following Newcastle and Manchester United’s defeats on the weekend, Liverpool now find themselves just one-point off a Champions League berth.

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May 8, 2023

Following Newcastle and Manchester United’s defeats on the weekend, Liverpool now find themselves just one-point off a Champions League berth.

Two women looking excitedly at cellphone

Sunday saw the Toon Army beaten 2-0 by title chasers Arsenal at St James’ Park and the Red Devils go down at West Ham by a goal to nil.

Captain fantastic!

Martin Odegaard expertly plants it in the bottom corner as Arsenal lead with their first shot of the match.

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Eddie Howe’s men still occupy third on 65-points, while Erik ten Hag’s troops, who have recorded just one win from their last six away Premier League games, are fourth on 63.

David de Gea 👀

West Ham lead as the United keeper palms it into the back of the net.

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Despite their discouraging showings this season, Liverpool’s 1-0 defeat of Brentford at Anfield on Saturday means they now find themselves just a single point (62) outside the top four, albeit having played one game more than Newcastle and Man U.

Salah rattles it in after a Van Dijk assist 🔥

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With just a handful of matches to go this season, the Champions League race looks set to come down to the wire once again.