Premier League: Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool miss chance to stretch lead after Newcastle stalemate
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool is tackled by Federico Fernandez of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St. James' Park on December 30, 2020 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.Liverpool squandered the chance to open up a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League in the final English top-flight match of 2020 after being held to a goalless draw by Newcastle on Wednesday.The 0-0 stalemate at St James' Park means the champions go into the New Year with a three-point lead over Manchester United, having played a game more.But they will rue their missed chances in a match in which they enjoyed nearly three-quarters of possession.Mohamed Salah — top of the Premier League goalscoring charts with 13 goals — missed the target either side of half-t...