Liverpool fans knew who to thank after having a huge boost for the Premier League title

Liverpool fans knew exactly who to thank for the result that gave their title race a huge boost on Tuesday afternoon.

The Reds not being in action before the Wednesday night clash at Anfield, home against Leicester City, fans could have witnessed the plot of the trip from Manchester City to Newcastle.

And then, they would have wanted to turn off after 24 seconds.

Sergio Aguero struck after this time to give the visitors St James' Park advantage, but instead of ritually beating the magpies, Pep Guardiola's team collapsed in the second period in the face of the Geordie attack.

First, Salomon Rondon tied midway through the second half, then Matt Ritchie scored after Fernandinho kicked.

Newcastle managed to keep a huge 2-1 win, which is obviously extremely important for their own relegation fight, but there was no doubt that Liverpool fans had in mind this huge favor they had won.

Yes, Rafael Benitez.

The Liverpool coach in the 2005 Champions League has made a huge favor to the Reds.

But can they earn seven points in advance Wednesday night?