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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
Live stream: NOW
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.
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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.
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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.AlissonSky Sports
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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-ArnoldSky Sports
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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.
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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.
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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!

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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!!!
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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.
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Newcastle are hosting Liverpool in a huge Premier League clash at St James’ Park RIGHT NOW.The Magpies have 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 the Newcastle goalscorer.

Start time: 4.30pm BST
TV channel: Sky Sports Premier League
Live stream: NOW
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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35 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
Liverpool have endured a hellacious two minutes and 20 seconds.
First Gordon opened the scoring after a shocking error by Alexander-Arnold, who escaped a second yellow card.
And then they lost Van Dijk to a direct red for a challenge on Isak.
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Substitution
And there’s the change as Gomez comes on to replace Diaz.
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Alexander-Arnold escaped a second yellow but Van Dijk was sent off with a straight red card.
Quite a controversial decision as one could argue there wasn’t enough contact.
Alexander-Arnold gets the captain’s armband and Liverpool boss Klopp is preparing Gomez to come on.
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Red Card!
Liverpool star Van Dijk is sent off!!!
The centre-back appears to bring down Isak on the edge of the box just before he could break through and find himself at a good position to score.
VAR backs the ref and the Reds’ captain is sent off. What a shocking first half for Liverpool….
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Things keep getting worse for Alexander-Arnold!
Salah plays a pass back to the full-back who fails to get a touch and the ball goes through his legs.
Gordon picks it up from the left and beats Alisson with ease!

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Goal!
Newcastle open the scoring with Gordon!!!
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Chance
Liverpool superstar Salah tries a curling effort from the right but Pope picks it up with ease.
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Liverpool are struggling to create something and are relying on individual runs by Salah as well as Diaz.
Newcastle have won the battle of midfield and are already knocking on Alisson’s door.
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Here’s how the two teams look like today at St James’ Park.
Liverpool in their historic red and Newcastle in their classic black and white.
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Chance
Liverpool respond with a lovely run by Diaz down the left but his shot is palmed away by Pope.
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Chance
Another effort for Newcastle as Gordon attempts a shot that gets a deflection and ends up on Alisson’s arms.
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Chance
Newcastle complete their first shot on target with Joelinton on the left but it lacks power and speed.
Alisson picks it up with ease after some lovely passing from the Magpies.
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Liverpool boss Klopp has ordered Gomez to start warming up.
This comes after Alexander-Arnold’s rocky start, a substitution is unlikely but the Reds’ bench is preparing for the worst following his early yellow card and close brush with a red card.
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An intense first half so far at St James’ Park, the crowd is SO loud!
Liverpool trying to control the tempo but Newcastle are strong.
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Woah, Alexander-Arnold gets lucky there! That could have been a second yellow.
The full-back brings Gordon down by pulling him down with his arm, but the referee waives play on.
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Yellow card
First booking of the match already and it goes to Alexander-Arnold after he threw the ball in protest asking for a foul following a clash with Gordon.
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And another reminder:
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has decided on his usual 4-3-3 formation against Newcastle.
Alisson starts between the sticks with Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back and Andy Robertson on the other side, while Joel Matip and captain Virgil van Dijk link up at centre-back.
Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister team up in midfield with Wataru Endo, who makes his full Liverpool debut.
Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo spearhead Klopp’s attack.
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Just a quick reminder:
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe appears to have opted for a 4-3-3 formation against Liverpool.
Nick Pope starts in goal with captain Kieran Trippier at right-back and Dan Burn on the other side, while Sven Botman and Fabian Schar team up at centre-back.
Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton link up in midfield.
Miguel Almiron, Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak lead the frontline.
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Peep!
Off we go in Newcastle!!!
Here come the teams!
St James’ Park is ready to host the Premier League clash between Newcastle and Liverpool.
The Magpies’ captain Kieran Trippier leads his team-mates out to the pitch.
Virgil van Dijk, on the other hand, dons the Reds’ esteemed armband today.
Not long to go now…!
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Liverpool’s fiery frontline
Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz both start for Liverpool today against Newcastle.
Salah has scored or assisted in each of the Reds’ last eight Premier League matches.
Diaz, on the other hand, could become only the fourth player to score in the Merseysiders’ first three Premier League matches.
That would see the forward emulating Robbie Fowler in the 1994-1995 season, Daniel Sturridge in the 2013-2014 campaign and Sadio Mane in the 2017-2018 term.
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Jurgen Klopp success
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has won 11 top-flight games as a manager against Newcastle boss Eddie Howe.
That includes the last 10 fixtures in a row between Klopp and Howe.
The German tactician could become the first Premier League boss to record 11 consecutive victories against one head coach.
That would see the ex-Borussia Dortmund manager surpassing Sir Alex Ferguson against Gordon Strachan and Pep Guardiola also against Howe.
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Eddie Howe hoodoo
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe hasn’t had much joy against Liverpool during his coaching career.
In fact, Howe has lost 15 of his 17 matches as a manager against the Reds across all competitions.
And two of the four losses the 45-year-old tactician has suffered in his 34 home league games in charge of the Magpies have come against the Merseysiders.
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Liverpool stats
Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea in their opening Premier League match at Stamford Bridge and then beat Bournemouth 3-1 at Anfield.
The Reds are undefeated in 13 matches, which is the current longest such run in the Prem.
However, the Merseysiders have won only six of their last 20 away league games.
Last season Liverpool lost four of their five away matches against the teams that finished in the top six along with them.
But the only exception was a 2-0 victory against Newcastle at St James’ Park.
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Newcastle stats
Newcastle won their Premier League kick-off match against Aston Villa with a dominant 5-1 victory at St James’ Park but lost 1-0 to Manchester City at the Etihad later on.
The Magpies are looking to win two of their opening three league games for the first time since the 2011-2012 season,
The Toon last won their first two home games of a league campaign in the Championship back in the 2009-2010 campaign, while the hosts last did so in the Premier League in the 2000-2001 season.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has only seen his team keeping two clean sheets in their last 20 Premier League matches.
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MATTY CASH’S first Aston Villa goals in over a year inspired Unai Emery’s side to a 3-1 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor.Cash came into the side as the only unenforced change from Villa’s 5-0 midweek Conference League win over Hibernian, and ensured there was no European hangover as he scored twice in the opening 20 minutes.
Matty Cash scored twice as Villa cruised to victoryCredit: Reuters
Unai Emery’s side made it two wins out of three so farCredit: Reuters
Lyle Foster gave Burnley hope with a powerful strike two minutes into the second half.
Only for Moussa Diaby to restore Villa’s two-goal advantage just after the hour as they ended a five-match winless league run on the road.
Burnley built their Championship title on the back of a 21-match unbeaten run at home, but have started life back in the Premier League with back-to-back defeats at Turf Moor.
Cash, playing in an advanced role on the right side of Villa’s midfield, needed only eight minutes to break the deadlock, sliding in to poke home Ollie Watkins’ cross.
It was the Poland international’s first goal since the final day of the 2021-22 season and the drama of Manchester City’s title-winning come-from-behind victory over Villa, but there would soon be another with Cash at the heart of a slick passing move.
Cutting in from the right to collect Watkins’ pass, Cash laid the ball off for Diaby on the right side of the box, then charged into the centre to lash home the resulting cross.
Burnley looked rusty after the postponement of last weekend’s trip to Luton left them with an enforced rest and were being overrun defensively as the chances kept coming.
Cash, brimming with confidence, tried a spectacular volley from Lucas Digne’s deep cross in the 35th minute, but Hannes Delcroix, making his Burnley debut after arriving in midweek from Anderlecht, got in a block to send it over the crossbar.
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Lyle Foster netted his first Burnley goalCredit: Getty
Villa climbed to sixth with the winCredit: Rex
Cash again linked up with Diaby, whose deflected cross found Watkins, but Trafford was in the right place to deny him from point-blank range.
Burnley had done little to threaten the goal of Robin Olsen, making his first Premier League start since New Year’s Day with Emi Martinez sidelined by a calf strain, but things changed immediately at the start of the second half.
Johann Berg Gudmundsson, on as a substitute, headed a deep ball back into the box and Foster had the power to hold off Pau Torres, spinning to fire beyond Olsen.
Burnley were suddenly on top. Sander Berge sent in a cross begging for a touch, then Zeki Amdouni caused panic between Pau Torres and Olsen.
More confusion between Olsen and Boubacar Kamara allowed Berge to run into the box, winning a corner from which Olsen did well to deny Delcroix a debut goal.
Having coped with the pressure, Villa hit Burnley on the break just after the hour.
McGinn shrugged off a shirt pull from Ameen Al-Dakhil to play in Digne, who pulled the ball back for Diaby to find the bottom right corner – the goal surviving a VAR check for offside.
Watkins should have made it four in the 67th minute when he beat Delcroix to a low cross but Trafford again denied him from close range, holding smartly.
Nicolo Zaniolo replaced Diaby to make his Villa debut and almost scored with his first involvement, seeing his shot deflected wide, but the Italy international should have squared for the unmarked Watkins.
Cash, still fancying a hat-trick, shot narrowly wide with 10 minutes left while Zaniolo flashed a powerful effort just over.
Burnley substitute Jay Rodriguez twice threatened Olsen’s goal late on, but there was no way back for the hosts.
Moussa Diaby impressed againCredit: Rex
Here is how the action unfolded at Turf Moor…

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