"The Liverpool striker gave Eddie Howe further cause for regret with a gamechanging, match-winning performance at Anfield, however, as Arne Slot's side found the consistency that has eluded them too often this season to record a second impressive win in succession. Ekitike struck twice against the club that had agreed a deal to sign him from Eintracht Frankfurt before Liverpool swept in. Their initial outlay of 69m, rising to 79m, is proving money very well spent."
"Newcastle were the dominant force before Ekitike's swift brace transformed the contest. Florian Wirtz added a third in the second half before Ibrahima Konate, playing for the first time since the death of his father, capitalised on a Nick Pope error to complete an important victory. Konate was understandably in tears as the moment sunk in. Liverpool 4-1 Newcastle United: Premier League live"
"Howe's gameplan could have been written on the Newcastle teamsheet. No Nick Woltemade or Yoane Wissa, who were both on the bench, and instead a forward line designed to punish Liverpool with speed and on the counterattack. The Newcastle manager would have been delighted with the initial results as Anthony Gordon, Anthony Elanga and Harvey Barnes spearheaded a superior opening from his team, only to look on in disbelief as Ekitike struck twice in two minutes."
Hugo Ekitike scored twice in two minutes to turn the game and give Liverpool a commanding lead. Liverpool's initial investment of £69m, potentially rising to £79m, is delivering strong returns. Newcastle started the match as the better side, deploying a pacey forward line to exploit counterattacks. Florian Wirtz added a third in the second half and Ibrahima Konate capitalised on a Nick Pope error to complete the scoring. Konate made his first appearance since his father's death and was moved to tears after the goal. Anthony Gordon, Anthony Elanga and Harvey Barnes provided a lively opening for Newcastle.
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