Liverpool’s Laser-Quiet Clinch: Ekitike’s Brace Lights Up Anfield in 4-1 Win Over Newcastle
1 February 2026
Match recap
After more than 30 years, Liverpool secured a precious 4-1 victory over Newcastle at Anfield on Saturday in the 24th round of the Premier League. The match marked a milestone in Hugo Ekitike's Liverpool career.
Key moments
Newcastle took the lead in the 36th minute through Anthony Gordon before Liverpool struck back hard, with Ekitike scoring a brace before Florian Wirtz and Ibrahima Konaté completed the quartet.
Records and context
According to stats from Mr. Sheep on X, Ekitike scored two goals against Leeds United in December within 109 seconds, then delivered a brace against Newcastle yesterday in 129 seconds.
The account noted that no Liverpool player had ever scored twice this quickly in a Premier League match since Robbie Fowler in 1994-95.
Ekitike's tally this season rises to 10 for Liverpool, and the club sits fifth with 39 points, temporarily ahead of Manchester United (38) and Fulham.
Note: This performance adds to a growing narrative about Ekitike's development and Liverpool's improved form in this campaign arc.
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