ESPN FC Ekitike helps Resurgent Liverpool to Victory
Feb 1, 2026
Julien (Jules) Laurens, Paris-based football journalist and analyst, breaks down Premier League and European action. He discusses Ekitike's brace that turned Liverpool's game, the Wirtz–Ekitike link-up, and Salah's form. He also covers Chelsea's tactical tweaks and rotation, plus Marseille's dressing-room tensions and Barca's away win.
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Liverpool's Momentum Flip
- Liverpool turned a 1-0 deficit into a dominant 4-0 win through momentum and individual quality from Ekitike and Florian Wirtz.
- The result moved them close to the top and exposed Newcastle's inability to sustain first-half intensity.
Intensity Decline Decides Games
- Craig Burley notes Newcastle dominated early but Liverpool's control grew as Newcastle's energy faded in the second half.
- The game highlighted Liverpool's capacity to weather pressure and exploit fatigue in opponents.
Wirtz–Ekitike Partnership Emerging
- Julien Laurens praises Florian Wirtz's growing partnership with Ekitike and calls Wirtz's performance a statement in a big game.
- He sees their understanding as a key development for Liverpool's attack going forward.