Hugo Ekitike rubs salt in Newcastle wounds to inspire Liverpool win - 5 talking pointsLIVERPOOL 4-1 NEWCASTLE: Former Magpies transfer target Hugo Ekitike struck twice in as many first half minutes to ensure Arne Slot's men finished a positive week with a flourishView 5 Images Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike scored twice to down Newcastle (Image: Liverpool FC)The brilliant Hugo Ekitike struck twice in quick succession to hit double figures in the Premier League and sink one of his summer suitors as Liverpool thumped Newcastle 4-1 at Anfield. But Gordon and Newcastle's joy was short-lived thanks to Ekitike, who they pursued back in the summer transfer window. After a challenging start to life in the Premier League, the Germany star is looking every inch the talent Reds fans were told they were getting. And that can only be good news for Salah, Liverpool and Slot. The last few months have been a challenge for the Dutchman after the euphoria of winning the Premier League in his maiden year.
