Newcastle an incredibly strong team – Klopp
Newcastle host Liverpool in a tantilising fixture early in this Premier League season. Both teams are expected to challenge for the Champions League spots this year and with plenty of competition from the likes of Manchester United, Tottenham and West Ham, today’s encounter could be a crucial one come the end of the season.
Both teams have made mixed starts to the new campaign with Newcastle looking slightly stronger of the two despite being lower in the tabel. Eddie Howe’s men were impressive winners against Aston Villa on the opening day but were edged out 1-0 by Manchester City last weekend.
Jurgen Klopp’s side, meanwhile, started their campaign with a shaky draw away at Chelsea before sweeping Bournemouth aside 3-1 despite of a red card for Alexis Mac Allister. New signing Wataru Endo makes his full debut for the Reds after coming on as a substitute against the Cherries and he’ll need to quickly get to grips with the Premier League against a Newcastle side on the rise.
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HT Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
The two big talking points of the first half came within a couple of minutes of each other. Anthony Gordon nicked the ball away from Trent Alexander-Arnold then slotted it past Alisson to give the hosts the lead.
Virgil van Dijk was then shown a red card for clattering into Alexander Isak and denying a goalscoring opportunity.
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Mike Jones27 August 2023 17:24
Half-time: Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
45+4 mins: Liverpool have the chance to challenge Nick Pope’s goal at the end of the half. Trent Alexander-Arnold swings a corner into the box and looks for Mo Salah.
Salah can’t bring the ball under control and Newcastle work it away over by the far post.
The whistle goes to end a stormy first half at St. James’ Park. Newcastle lead at the break and have a player advantage.
Mike Jones27 August 2023 17:20
Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
45 mins: Liverpool win a free kick about 30 yards out if not more. Dominik Szoboszlai takes a shot from the set piece and lifts his effort over to the top of the goal.
Four minutes of added time to play.
Mike Jones27 August 2023 17:16
Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
42 mins: Liverpool have settled down now and are moving the ball better when in possession.
The need to get Trent Alexander-Arnold up the pitch leaves them vulnerable in defence though as there are a lot of space for Newcastle to exploit with their extra man.
Mike Jones27 August 2023 17:12
Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
39 mins: Liverpool are under real pressure. Newcastle work the ball out wide and slip it into the path of Almiron on the edge of the box. He takes a touch and shoots once again but this time the effort goes wide.
The Reds take their time getting the ball back in play which elicits groans and boos from the watching fans.
Mike Jones27 August 2023 17:09
Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
A short corner comes to Kieran Trippier who flicks the ball into the box. Trent Alexander-Arnold nods it over to Miguel Almiron who chests the ball down and rattles volley at goal.
Alisson manages to dive across and get two hands to the ball. He lifts it onto the underside of the crossbar then flaps it away. Massive save from the Liverpool goalkeeper.
Mike Jones27 August 2023 17:07
Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
33 mins: Liverpool have it all to do now. They’re all over the place and looked like deers in headlights at the minute as Newcastle’s aggressive and determined play is too much for them.
Luis Diaz is deflated as he’s sacrificed to bring Joe Gomez on as a Virgil van Dijk replacement.
Mike Jones27 August 2023 17:04
Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
30 mins: Isak was brought down just outside the penalty area and Newcastle have a free kick. Fabian Schar takes it and hits the wall but Sandro Tonali smokes the rebound at goal and wins a corner for the hosts.
Mike Jones27 August 2023 17:01
Red card! Virgil van Dijk is off!
27 mins: Alexander Isak is threaded the ball as he drifts into the box in between the two centre-backs. Virgil van Dijk comes across and kicks through the forward to get to the ball.
The referee pulls out a straight red card and VAR doesn’t overturn it. Liverpool are imploding here!
Mike Jones27 August 2023 16:59
GOAL! Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool (Gordon, 25’)⚽️
25 mins: Mistake from Trent Alexander-Arnold and Newcastle take the lead!
Mo Salah sends the ball back to the defender who miscontrols the ball on his left-foot. Anthony Gordon presses and takes it away from him before flying into the box.
Gordon takes on Alisson and rolls his shot past the goalkeeper to send the hosts into the lead!
Mike Jones27 August 2023 16:56
