By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: 16:43 EST, 4 December 2024 | Updated: 16:44 EST, 4 December 2024
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Liverpool's lead at the top of the Premier League was cut to seven points after a thrilling 3-3 draw with Newcastle on Wednesday.
Chelsea moved up to second by thrashing last-place Southampton 5-1, while Manchester City ended its seven-game winless run with a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.
Liverpool's result will give hope to its title rivals after Fabian Schar's 90th-minute equalizer at St James' Park.
Arne Slot's team had twice come back from a goal down to take the lead in the 83rd through Mohamed Salah's second goal of the match. But it was denied an eighth-straight win when Newcastle produced a fightback of its own.
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Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle and Liverpool, at St. James Park in Newcastle, England, Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Ian Hodgson)
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Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle and Liverpool, at St. James Park in Newcastle, England, Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Ian Hodgson)
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne, left, and Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola, right, greets Kevin De Bruyne during a substitution at the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)