Hugo Ekitike showed Newcastle exactly what they missed out on with two goals as Liverpool recorded their first Premier League victory of 2026 with a 4-1 win to move up to fifth in the table.
The France international, who also scored at St James’ Park, was the Magpies’ primary summer transfer target yet was snatched from under their noses by the defending champions.
They also took Alexander Isak from Tyneside in a British record transfer to rub salt into the wounds but he is still recovering from a broken leg so it was left to Ekitike to pile on the misery.
He took his tally to 15 for the season, reaching double figures in the league, as Liverpool came from behind in a first half which, at times,…