LIVERPOOL have completed an epic comeback against Newcastle with 10 men at St James’ Park.
Darwin Nunez’s stunning brace late on sealed the points for the Reds after an epic Premier League clash.
The Magpies took the lead through Anthony Gordon after he pounced on a mistake from Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Minutes later, Virgil van Dijk was shown a straight red card for a foul on Alexander Isak, but being a man down didn’t deter the Reds from taking the spoils on Tyneside.
- Match result: Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool
- TV channel: Sky Sports Premier League
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- Newcastle line-up: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn, Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Almiron, Isak, Gordon
- Liverpool line-up: Alisson, Robertson, Van Dijk, Matip, Alexander-Arnold, Endo, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Salah, Diaz
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That’s all from Newcastle
Liverpool came back and defeated Newcastle 2-1 in a dramatic encounter at St James’ Park.
The Reds endured a disastrous first half that saw Trent Alexander-Arnold picking up an early yellow for protest and barely escaping a second after pulling Anthony Gordon to the ground.
Things got even worse in the 25th minute when Alexander-Arnold failed to hold on to a back pass by Mohamed Salah with the ball going through his feet.
Gordon picked it up down the left flank and beat Alisson with a fine finish to get Tyneside rocking.
Things kept going downhill for the Merseysiders just two minutes and 40 seconds later as captain Virgil van Dijk was sent off with a straight red card.
Van Dijk fouled Alexander Isak from behind while the Newcastle star was in a good position to score.
However, Liverpool were saved by man of the match Darwin Nunez, who came on as a substitute in the 77th minute.
Nunez equalised four minutes later when Sven Botman lost the ball down the right and the striker picked it up to beat Nick Pope by hitting his bottom right corner.
The Uruguay international completed Liverpool’s stunning comeback in the third minute of stoppage time when Bruno Guimaraes gave the ball away and Salah freed his team-mate in front of Pope.
Credit: Rex How Newcastle lost it
Newcastle put together a stunning performance against Liverpool at St James’ Park – or at least they did so until the 72nd minute.
That was when the Magpies’ manager Eddie Howe decided to bring out Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali.
Gordon was dominating down the left wing and absolutely destroyed Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold whereas Tonali was dominating in midfield.
Five minutes later man of the match Darwin Nunez entered the fray against a weakened Toon side.
Two serious mistakes in defence also contributed as Sven Botman lost the ball before the first goal and Bruno Guimarares gave it away before the second.
Credit: PA Alisson speaks out
Liverpool star Alisson suggested this victory over Newcastle could lead to “something special” this season.
I really believe we can do something special this season.
There has been so much talk about our feelings on the transfer window.
Please don’t put words in our mouth, we are together, we believe in ourselves and we showed that here at Newcastle, a really tough place to get three points in these circumstances.
We have to use this game to move forward now.
Alisson
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Alexander-Arnold reacts
Liverpool ace Trent Alexander-Arnold described the performance at St James’ Park as one “for the ages”.
It was unbelievable, something very special. You come here with a game-plan, dictate the play and kill the atmosphere as that’s an advantage for them.
But we had to do it the hard way, a very hard way. We dug deep and pulled together.
A performance for the ages, one of our best performances. There was some outstanding performances.
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Credit: Reuters Updated Premier League table
Liverpool have climbed up to fourth place in the Premier League table.
The Reds are now only two points behind Prem leaders Manchester City.
Newcastle, on the other hand, are 13th after losing two of their first three matches.
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Newcastle vs Liverpool stats
Newcastle dominated 60 per cent of possession against Liverpool.
The Magpies registered 23 shots, but only eight were on target.
The Reds, on the other hand, produced nine shots, four of which were on target.
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FT: Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool
Liverpool came back and beat Newcastle 2-1 in a dramatic encounter at St James’ Park.
The Reds endured a horrendous first half that saw Trent Alexander-Arnold picking up an early yellow for protest and barely escaping a second after pulling Anthony Gordon to the ground.
Things got worse in the 25th minute when Alexander-Arnold failed to hold on to a back pass by Mohamed Salah with the ball going through his feet.
Gordon picked it up down the left and beat Alisson with a fine finish to get Tyneside rocking.
Things got even worse for the Merseysiders just two minutes and 40 seconds later as captain Virgil van Dijk was sent off with a straight red card.
Van Dijk fouled Alexander Isak from behind while the striker was in a good position to score.
However, Liverpool were saved by man of the match Darwin Nunez, who came on as a substitute on 77 minutes.
Nunez equalised four minutes later when Sven Botman lost the ball down the right and the striker picked it up to beat Nick Pope.
The Uruguay international completed Liverpool’s stunning comeback in the third minute of stoppage time when Bruno Guimaraes gave the ball away and Salah freed him in front of Pope.
Credit: Rex FT: Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool
Peep!
That’s full-time at Newcastle!!!
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Chance
Newcastle get a free-kick from a promising position down the right and Pope comes forward.
Trippier delivers the cross and the Magpies’ keeper gets the header but sends it wide.
90+3 Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool
Unbelievable scenes! What a turnaround!!!
Bruno gives the ball away in midfield and Salah picks it up for Liverpool.
The forward plays it forward to Nunez who breaks through the Newcastle lines after some poor defending.
The striker finds himself in front of Pope and beats him with a clinical finish!
90+3 Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool
Goal!
Nunez may have won it for Liverpool!!!
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Chance
Longstaff picks up a long ball inside the box and tries to flick with a back-heel through Alisson but the Liverpool keeper reads it well and picks it up.
90 Newcastle 1-1 Liverpool
Five more minutes of stoppage time to go.
Plenty of football left in this thriller of a match!
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Chance
Newcastle ace Longstaff tries a long-range shot but it goes straight to Alisson.
The Magpies complained for a handball inside the area but VAR deemed play on.
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Substitution
Newcastle boss Howe is not taking any risks as Botman hobbles off and is replaces by Targett.
85 Newcastle 1-1 Liverpool
Yellow card
Another booking for Liverpool, this time to Nunez after he kicked the ball away in frustration.
Premier League players will have to learn to be careful with that, Alexander-Arnold did the same in the first half.
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Liverpool are playing with a whole new confidence after Nunez’s equaliser.
The Reds are not looking like they are playing with 10 men in the last few minutes!
Credit: PA 81 Newcastle 1-1 Liverpool
Newcastle ace Botman put together an impressive performance in defence today but on this occasion he gets all dangled and losses the ball down the right.
That allows Nunez to pick up the ball and hit Pope’s bottom right corner with a crisp shot!
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Goal!
Liverpool equalise with Nunez!!!
80 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
Just 10 more minutes to go and Liverpool are getting livelier following their most recent changes.
Newcastle are desperately chasing for a second goal to put the game to bed.
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Substitution
Liverpool boss Klopp makes another double change with Quansah coming on for his debut as he replaces Matip.
Nunez joins him as he replaces Mac Allister.
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What a chance!
Newcastle ace Almiron puts together a marvellous run and tries a left-footed curling shot that rocks Alisson’s right-hand post.
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Substitution
Newcastle boss Howe makes his first changes of the match as Wilson and Barnes come on to replace Isak and Gordon, who put together a stunning performance on the left and tormented Alexander-Arnold.
Tonali also comes off after a marvellous display as he is replaced by Longstaff.
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Liverpool are slowly building momentum and have proven they are dangerous on the counter.
However, Newcastle remain comfortable, stunning display by Tonali, Bruno and Joelinton in the middle – Botman also dominant in defence.
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Liverpool break into the counter with Jota who finds Salah inside the box.
The forward tries a shot but a stunning and well-timed tackle by Botman denies him.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
