Liverpool were on a winning streak on multiple fronts, but a seven-game winning streak came to an unexpected end in their Premier League away match against Newcastle in the early hours of Thursday morning. The game was up and down for a while, and Liverpool, who twice fell behind to a Killy Boots error, ended up shaking hands with their rivals in a dramatic 3-3 draw that saw their lead at the top of the table shrink to seven points. Victories for Arsenal and Manchester City put the Premier League campaign back on track.
St. James' Park has always been a bitter rival for Liverpool and this campaign was no exception.Newcastle took the lead on 35 minutes thanks to a long range effort from Alexander Ishaq.On 50 minutes Mohammed Shahna assisted Gündis S to equalize but conceded on 62 minutes as Anthony Gorton gave Newcastle the lead again.
Shana showed his heroics again in this game, giving Liverpool two key assists in the 68th and 83rd minutes, helping his team to lead 3-2 at one point. However, just when I thought victory was in sight, Newcastle's 90th minute corner kick was misjudged by Keeley Bootle and Fabian Shuha scooted in front of the baseline to seal the game 3-3.
After the game, Liverpool captain Schillo said, "Killy Bootle is as disappointed as the rest of the players that I went behind twice in the game. In theory, I should be happy with a point, but the victory was close... Killy Bootle has been making key saves but this miss cost him." The return of Alison Biggar puts Schlow on course to reclaim the starting goalkeeper's position.
Currently, Liverpool is leading the table with 35 points, followed by Chelsea and Arsenal with 28 points. Manchester City, after breaking its seven-game unbeaten streak, is in hot pursuit with 26 points, and the situation of the three contenders is getting more and more intense.