Newcastle vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League results and reaction as Nunez scores late winner for 10-men Reds
Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp’s Reds came from a goal down to defeat Newcastle with 10-men
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Your support makes all the difference.Liverpool pulled off a remarkable comeback at St. James’ Park to defeat Newcastle with 10-men in their Premier League clash on Sunday evening.
A scratchy start from Trent Alexander-Arnold could have seen the right-back sent off after he picked up a yellow card before fouling Anthony Gordon. Gordon made him pay though by picking his pocket and beating Alisson to send Newcastle ahead in the first half.
Minutes later, Virgil Van Dijk brought down Alexander Isak when he was through on goal and the Liverpool captain was dismissed through a straight red card. The visitors dug in deep to reach half-time before Jurgen Klopp made changes.
Diogo Jota and Harvey Elliott brought Liverpool some much needed control but it was Darwin Nunez who came off the bench to first equalise then score a stoppage time winner to complete a fantastic comeback for Liverpool.
Relive the action from St. James’ Park as Newcastle were beaten by Liverpool:
Liverpool are under pressure from Saudi Arabia – on and off the pitch
Jurgen Klopp finds himself under attack from Saudi Arabia on two fronts: one new, one even newer. He is entirely complimentary about one – Eddie Howe’s fast-improving Newcastle side – while calling for help in another respect.
Klopp believes Fifa should act to bring the Saudi Arabian transfer window in line with its English equivalent. The acquisitiveness of their newly super-rich clubs has already disrupted his summer once; when, after beginning his midfield rebuild with the auspicious acquisitions of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, he was stripped of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson, two he intended to keep. Now there is the prospect of a raid for Mohamed Salah, perhaps after 1 September, when it would be too late to replace him. His suitors are Al-Ittihad, a club run by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, who own 80 percent of Newcastle. But Klopp is remaining defiant.
Saudi spending power would look still more transformative if each of Klopp’s definitive front three – Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Salah – were to move to the Pro-League in the same summer. Its influence is apparent in the North-East as well as the Middle East, however. Liverpool head to St James’ Park on Sunday after winning the battles against Newcastle, beating them home and away last season, but losing the war. They were forced out of the Champions League places by a rising force.
Newcastle, Klopp thinks, are no one-season wonders. They are here to stay.
Liverpool are under pressure from Saudi Arabia – on and off the pitch
Jurgen Klopp has lost Fabinho and Jordan Henderson to the Saudi Pro-League this summer
Newcastle vs Liverpool - latest updates
Eddie Howe will send his Newcastle side into battle with Liverpool still haunted by the memories of their encounters last season.
The Reds were the only club to complete a Premier League double over the Magpies, although they gained a measure of revenge when they went on to finish fourth – one place and four points better off than Jurgen Klopp’s men.
However, Howe admits it does not take much to stoke memories of the Fabio Carvalho winner in the eighth minute of stoppage time which handed Liverpool victory at Anfield last August, or the red card in a 2-0 defeat in the reverse fixture which cost goalkeeper Nick Pope his place in the Carabao Cup final.
Howe said: “I move on quickly from the game in the sense that then you have to prepare the next one, but I think the emotion of the game and the feeling and the memories of the game, they stay with you for some time.
“The memories of last year’s games, they’re with me. I can visualise certain moments, but then you have to detach yourself from that and go, ‘right, how do we prepare this one?’, because whether it’s tactical or whatever the thing is that you think you can do better, it’s about then delivering that to the best of your ability.”
Eddie Howe admits last season’s battles with Liverpool remain vivid memories
The Reds were the only side to complete a Premier League double over Newcastle last season.
Newcastle vs Liverpool - confirmed lineups
Here’s the team news and full lineups for both teams - Endo makes a full debut for the visitors, while Joelinton recovers from a knock to start for the hosts.
NEW XI - Pope, Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Almiron, Gordon, Isak
LIV XI - Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Endo, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Diaz, Salah, Gakpo
Konate a doubt but Klopp happy with centre-backs
Jurgen Klopp admitted Liverpool must be “lucky” with the availability of their centre-backs this season as he hinted he was unlikely to add to his options before the transfer deadline.
Ibrahima Konate is a doubt for Sunday afternoon’s trip to Newcastle because of a muscular problem and Joe Gomez or Joel Matip could instead partner Virgil Van Dijk at the heart of the Reds’ defence.
Nat Phillips is another alternative but Klopp is well aware that a shortage of options and a spate of injuries could spell trouble as he had to get creative with his backline during the 2020-2021 season.
A total of 20 different combinations were used during the turbulent campaign and Klopp is keeping everything crossed that he does not have to deal with a defensive crisis in the forthcoming months.
Liverpool lucky with availability of centre-backs this season – Jurgen Klopp
Ibrahima Konate is a doubt for Sunday afternoon’s trip to Newcastle because of a muscular problem.
Eddie Howe urges Bruno Guimaraes to learn from social media criticism
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has urged midfielder Bruno Guimaraes to learn a lesson after hitting back at “stupid” criticism on social media.
The 25-year-old Brazil international has become something of a cult hero at St James’ Park since his £35million arrival from Lyon in January last year and has established an online following with his regular posts.
However, he felt moved to mount a staunch defence of his team after Saturday evening’s 1-0 defeat at Manchester City, who he described as “maybe one of the best teams in the world”, accusing some detractors of having “short stupid memories” in a message since deleted.
Eddie Howe urges Bruno Guimaraes to learn from social media criticism
The Newcastle midfielder responded to criticism of the performance at Manchester City.
Jurgen Klopp makes definitive statement on Mohamed Salah transfer saga
Jurgen Klopp has declared that Liverpool would reject any offer from Saudi Arabia for Mohamed Salah and insisted the forward is “100 per cent” committed to the club.
Al-Ittihad have renewed their interest in the Egyptian but Liverpool are yet to receive a bid and Klopp insisted Salah is fundamental to his plans at Anfield.
The 31-year-old has two years left on the contract that made him the best-paid player in Liverpool’s history.
And Klopp said: “We don’t have an offer. Mo Salah is a Liverpool player and essential for everything we do. If there would be something the answer would be no. My life philosophy is I think about a problem when I have it and there is absolutely nothing at the moment.”
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Jurgen Klopp makes definitive statement on Mohamed Salah transfer saga
Salah has been linked with a move to the big-money Saudi Arabian league
Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Newcastle vs Liverpool
Newcastle host Liverpool in a potentially crucial early-season Premier League fixture.
For two sides who will hope to finish the season in the Champions League places, this is an opportunity to lay down a marker.
Both have made mixed starts to the new league season, with Newcastle impressive winners against Aston Villa on the opening day but beaten by Manchester City last weekend.
Jurgen Klopp’s side, meanwhile, followed a draw with Chelsea with a win over Bournemouth.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the fixture, and you can get all the latest football betting sites offers here.
Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Newcastle vs Liverpool
Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League fixture
Newcastle vs Liverpool tips: Betting preview with predictions, best odds & free bets
Newcastle finished above Liverpool last season for the first time since 2011/12 and only the second time in the last two decades.
The two teams meet at St James’ Park on Sunday (4:30pm, Sky Sports) with each side looking for their second victory of the season having both dropped points in their one away game.
They were only separated by four points in 2022/23 and likely won’t be too far apart this season.
Football betting sites believe the Reds are more likely to finish in the top four this term so this match offers the Magpies a good opportunity to pull ahead in the early season standings.
Tips, preview and latest odds here:
Newcastle vs Liverpool tips: Betting preview with predictions, best odds & free bets
Newcastle host Liverpool on Sunday in what could prove to be a vital match in the battle for a top four spot
Newcastle vs Liverpool
Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of today’s barnstorming Premier League clash between Newcastle and Liverpool.
This intriguing encounter could have future ramifications on the top four race as both Eddie Howe’s and Jurgen Klopp’s sides are expected to be challenging at the top of the table by the end of the season.
What unfurls at St. James’ Park this afternoon could lay down a marker in the table and give the winner an added confidence boost for the next few weeks of their Premier League campaigns.
Neither side has looked totally dominant in their first couple of matches with Liverpool edging it in the points tally after a draw versus Chelsea and a win over Bournemouth.
Newcastle meanwhile battered Aston Villa 5-1 in their opening clash before losing a cagey encounter with Manchester City 1-0.
This match feels tonely different to that last game against the champions as both teams will look to be aggressive and take each other on. Goals are expected but the quality in both teams makes it difficult to pick out a winner.
This should be an entertaining match up and kick off is at 4.30pm.
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