MANCHESTER, England — Liverpool’s advantage at the top of the Premier League has been narrowed to seven points following a dramatic 3-3 draw against Newcastle on Wednesday evening.

On the other hand, Chelsea has surged into second place after delivering a commanding 5-1 defeat to struggling Southampton, presently at the bottom of the league standings. In another significant match, Manchester City managed to put an end to their seven-match winless streak by securing a 3-0 victory against Nottingham Forest.

The result for Liverpool at St James’ Park will surely inspire hopes among their title challengers, particularly after Fabian Schar netted an equalizer in the dying moments of the game.

Under the guidance of Arne Slot, Liverpool showed resilience, coming back from behind twice during the match. They took the lead for the first time in the 83rd minute, thanks to a second goal from Mohamed Salah. However, their quest for an eighth consecutive victory fell short when Newcastle staged a valiant comeback of their own.