Liverpool's Top Four Finish Campaign Fades Again.

Mohammed Salah.
Liverpool's Mohammed Salah celebrates after scoring against Newcastle FC in yesterday's match at Anfield.
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Liverpool's top four finish campaign was again threatened after they failed to beat Newcastle FC in a must win match at the Anfield. 

Mohamed Salah's early goal appeared to have put the champions on track for a vital three points as they chase a top-four finish at the end of a disappointing season. 

But despite dominating early on, the Merseyside Red were unable to finish the game off after Newcastle substitute Joe Willock scored a dramatic but deserved 95th-minute equaliser to deny Liverpool a much-needed win in their pursuit of Champions League football. 

The Magpies late equaliser meant two more dropped points for the hosts and a disappointing season that may yet end without even a Champions League place next term. 

The Steve Bruce  coached side came back into the game after a run of one defeat in seven games that had steered them away from relegation danger, and their last-ditch Anfield performance have now pushed them nine points ahead of Fulham in 18th place. 

Yesterday's draw at Elland Road leaves Liverpool four points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea, who beat fifth-placed West Ham 1-0, with five games remaining on the Premier League fixture.