Newcastle United vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Newcastle United FC 1 - 2 Liverpool FC
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:33
Liverpool host Aston Villa next Sunday, while Newcastle visit Brighton and Hove Albion the day before. Thanks for joining this coverage of a memorable Premier League clash, until next time – goodbye!
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:32
Klopp and his coaching staff celebrate with real vigour after an unbelievable victory at St. James' Park, where Newcastle were previously unbeaten in 26 Premier League home games under Howe after taking the lead (W20 D6). The Reds have delivered a statement of intent, punishing the Magpies for failing to capitalise on their early dominance.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:30
Liverpool complete a remarkable comeback to win 2-1 at St. James' Park, despite Newcastle playing with a one-man advantage for over an hour. The Magpies were well in control after Gordon's first-half opener and Van Dijk's dismissal soon after, only for the Reds to roar back late in the second half. Nunez stole the show from the bench, with the Uruguay striker firing twice in quick succession to steal all three points for Klopp's side.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:28
FULL-TIME: NEWCASTLE UNITED 1-2 LIVERPOOL
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:27
Trippier whips the deep free-kick towards the penalty spot, where goalkeeper Pope gets his head on it. Alisson watches it sail wide of the target, and that should seal Liverpool's smash-and-grab victory at St. James' Park!
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:27
The Magpies have one final chance through a free-kick on the right flank. There's a brief pause, though, as the referee has words with Gomez and Longstaff.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:27
Alexander-Arnold celebrates a throw-in in the far corner like a goal, sending the Liverpool supporters into a frenzy. Newcastle are running out of time now...
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:24
Assist Mohamed Salah Hamed Mahrous Ghaly
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:24
CLOSE! A delightful Anderson pass finds Trippier, who clips a right-sided pass towards the front post. Longstaff gets there first but his inventive right-footed flick is saved at the near post by Alisson.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:23
Newcastle want a foul for a Quansah push on Wilson, with their fury further increasing after Jota wins a cheap free-kick in the middle of the pitch. Liverpool opt to go short and retain possession.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:21
Wilson gets in front of Quansah but can only manage to drag a right-footed half-chance over the crossbar. Alisson will take his time with this goal-kick as the fourth official indicates a minimum of five additional minutes.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:20
Newcastle and their supporters scream in an appeal for handball from Robertson, who blocked Almiron's whipped attempt inside the area. Referee Brooks, nor the VAR, show any inclination to give a penalty for the hosts.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:19
Targett and Guimaraes are on different wavelengths as the Brazil midfielder chips over the top into the hands of Alisson. The Magpies are yet to test the Liverpool goal since Nunez's equaliser.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:17
Botman, seemingly struggling with his right ankle, limps off to a rapturous applause as Targett comes on his place.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:17
Play comes to a temporary halt after Botman goes down inside the Liverpool area following an attempt to head towards goal. Newcastle may have a problem here, and it looks like Howe will make his fifth and final change.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:15
Yellow Card Darwin Gabriel Núñez Ribeiro
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:15
Liverpool are on the longest current unbeaten run in the Premier League, a run of 13 matches (W8 D5) since losing 4-1 at Manchester City in April. They’ve fallen behind in five games in that sequence, gaining nine points from losing positions, more than any other side since the first game of this unbeaten run. Can the Reds come from behind for all three points again?
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:13
Howe needs another goal now and opts to send Anderson on for the impressive Joelinton.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:12
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOALLLL! LIVERPOOL EQUALISE TO MAKE IT 1-1! Down to 10 men and a goal behind, the Reds somehow find a way back through Nunez. Botman makes a mess as the ball ricochets off his back before the Uruguay striker races into the area and drills a low right-footed drive into the bottom-left corner.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:11
Liverpool's substitutions appear to have offered the Reds a newly found energy. Can Klopp's side find a late equaliser here for a truly smash-and-grab away performance with 10 men?
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:10
Joelinton releases Barnes with an incisive pass down the left-hand side. The former Leicester City man takes too long, though, before opting to shoot and seeing his effort blocked. A loose ball almost falls to Wilson inside the six-yard area before Liverpool clear.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:09
The Newcastle bench are up on their feet as Wilson is deemed to be pulling back on the shirt of Robertson. The decision could have gone either way, but Liverpool profit from the referee's opinion on this occasion.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:08
Short of options at the back, 20-year-old Quansah comes on for his Liverpool debut, replacing Matip.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:08
Klopp signals his attacking intent by sending on Nunez for Mac Allister.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:08
Trippier floats a high left-wing corner towards the far post, where Joelinton heads downwards. Alisson falls to the floor, seemingly under no pressure, but Liverpool manage to hook away a clearance.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:07
OFF THE POST! A spectacular Almiron run leaves Mac Allister chasing shadows on the right-hand side. The Newcastle winger makes it into the area before whipping a left-footed curled attempt off the left post. The Magpies were so close to extending their lead there!
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:06
Jota goes down under an aerial challenge of Trippier inside the area. The Newcastle right-back is straight in the face of the Portugal forward, who seemed to be appealing for a penalty that was never going to be given by referee Brooks.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:06
Pope comes a long way off his line to head away as Salah looks to break down the right-hand side. The Newcastle goalkeeper has been quick to sweep up any danger in this game.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:05
A hopeful Longstaff cross finds Wilson, who heads well wide of the target at the near post. The England striker has more goals off the bench than any other Premier League player in 2023 (5), with Oumar Niasse (6) and Olivier Giroud (7) the last players to score more in a single year back in 2017.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:03
Alexander-Arnold will be glad to see the back of Gordon, who comes off for Barnes.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:03
After a hectic passage of the game, Howe finally gets to make his changes. The first of which sees Isak replaced by Wilson.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:03
Substitution Sandro Tonali Sean David Longstaff
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:01
Botman is again in action to head behind for yet another Liverpool corner, their third in quick succession. Robertson delivers a delightful inswinger but Howe's defence stand firm to head away.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:01
Robertson curls a right-wing corner towards the penalty spot, where Joelinton heads behind for another set-piece on the opposite side. Szoboszlai takes the next corner, but Botman clears the danger.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
18:00
Wilson has scored six goals in his last seven Premier League appearances at St. James’ Park for Newcastle, averaging a goal every 56 minutes across those games, with five of the six strikes coming as a substitute. He's about to come on here for the Magpies, who must first defend a corner after Botman clears behind.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:58
WHAT A CHALLENGE! Jota progresses inside from the left flank and slips a delicate pass for the run of Salah. The Egypt international is just about to pull the trigger inside the area, but Botman saves the day with a last-ditch lunging tackle.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:57
A careless Jota foul on Trippier offers Newcastle a free-kick in a promising right-wing position. The Magpies right-back whips in the set-piece but Botman flicks a header well wide to the left of goal.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:56
WIDE! Gordon drops his shoulder and drives inside from the left flank, leaving Alexander-Arnold nowhere to be seen again. The Newcastle winger makes it to the edge of the area before lashing a right-footed piledriver just wide to the right of Alisson's goal.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:55
Robertson and Jota exchange a one-two, with the former powering down the left wing. Joelinton, who seems to be everywhere, recovers and muscles the left-back out the way.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:53
Isak needlessly fouls Gomez in an aerial duel and Liverpool, who are enjoying a dominant period of play, have a chance to cross from deep with a free-kick. Robertson swings towards the head of Gomez, who nods harmlessly over Pope's goal.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:51
Szoboszlai whips in the corner from the left-hand side but Newcastle stand tall to clear at the near post. Klopp's side are far from out of this one yet, despite their one-man disadvantage.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:51
Szoboszlai races forward and releases Jota down the left flank before the Liverpool substitute's low cross is turned behind for a corner by Joelinton.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:49
A quiet debut for Endo comes to a conclusion as Elliott comes on in midfield.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:49
Klopp makes a double change. The first of which sees Jota replace Gakpo.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:49
Tonali leaves Gomez in his tracks after bursting down the right-hand side. The Newcastle midfielder arrows a low cross for Gordon but Alexander-Arnold turns behind for a corner, which comes to nothing as Guimaraes fires over.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:46
Newcastle haven’t lost any of their last 22 Premier League games when they’ve taken the lead (W19 D3) since a 2-1 loss at Liverpool last August. At St. James’ Park, the Magpies are yet to lose in the league under Howe after taking the lead (W20 D6), last doing so in Steve Bruce’s last game in charge in October 2021 against Tottenham.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:45
Gordon goes in search of a second goal but his right-footed curled attempt is straight at Alisson. Mac Allister then does well to guide the ball out for a Liverpool goal-kick as Isak lurked in behind.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:45
Klopp is going berserk on the touchline but somehow avoids a caution from referee Brooks. The Liverpool manager's frustration with his side seems like it is being taken out on the match officials.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:43
Liverpool are all over the place as Robertson fails to find a team-mate with an aimless long free-kick. Whatever Klopp's message was at half-time hasn't worked, with the Magpies in further control after the break.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:41
Yellow Card Kieran John Trippier
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:41
CHANCE! Tonali ghosts into a pocket of space before finding Joelinton, who beats Alexander-Arnold on the left of the area and drives across towards the far post. Almiron takes a left-footed attempt at the first time of asking, but fires wildly over the target from a great opportunity.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:39
Gakpo bursts through the middle of the pitch before a combination of Tonali and Joelinton haul the Liverpool forward down. Alexander-Arnold whips a disappointing free-kick straight out of play.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:38
Gordon sends Alexander-Arnold one way and then the other before driving a low cross towards the near post. Isak gets the first touch but Gomez manages to clear.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:37
An inviting Gordon left-wing cross is just about cleared at the near post by Gomez. Isak was there ready and waiting, only for the centre-back to hook away a lunging clearance.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:36
Referee Brooks gets the second half under way as Newcastle start proceedings!
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:23
The Magpies were beaten twice by Liverpool last season in the Premier League, and appear somewhat out for revenge after their first-half showing. Howe will be asking for more of the same, with additional ruthlessness up top. Klopp, by contrast, has it all to do in the second half with the Reds a goal – and a man – down.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:21
Newcastle head into the break 1-0 up against Liverpool after Gordon's 25th-minute opener from Alexander-Arnold's sloppy mistake. Things went from bad to worse for the Reds after the opening goal, with Van Dijk dismissed for a last-man challenge on Isak. The Magpies are well in the ascendancy at St. James' Park.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:20
HALF-TIME: NEWCASTLE UNITED 1-0 LIVERPOOL
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:20
Tonali is quickly becoming a favourite in Newcastle as the former Milan midfielder dances around two tackles and wins a free-kick after a Gomez foul. The Italian has lived up to his price tag thus far.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:19
Robertson's inswinging free-kick almost finds Gomez at the back post but Joelinton heads behind for a corner. Alexander-Arnold whips in the set-piece towards the far post, but Salah can't get a shot on goal under pressure from Tonali.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:18
Joelinton goes through the back of Mac Allister but yet again avoids a caution. Klopp is far from happy on the touchline as the Newcastle midfielder continues to avoid disciplinary action.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:17
Szoboszlai inexplicably goes for goal from around 35 yards out. Unsurprisingly, the Hungary international's free-kick sails over the crossbar as the fourth official indicates there will be a minimum of four additional minutes to end this half.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:16
Almiron needlessly drags on the arm of Mac Allister, conceding a free-kick in the middle of the pitch. Alexander-Arnold and Szoboszlai discuss who is going to clip this one in.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:15
Guimaraes clips over the top for the run of Almiron but Gomez heads clear. Joelinton then commits another foul in midfield, and referee Brooks seems to suggest the Brazilian is on his final warning now.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:12
Gordon races away on the counter-attack after a fine Joelinton pass. The Newcastle winger finds Almiron, whose disguised pass for Trippier gets intercepted by Robertson. The Magpies should have created another opportunity there.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:11
A couple of free-kicks allow Liverpool some breathing room before half-time. This first half couldn't have gone much worse for Klopp, unless Newcastle further their advantage before the break, of course.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:10
Liverpool have had a player sent off in back-to-back Premier League games for the first time since March/April 2015 against Manchester United and Arsenal. They had only had 2 red cards across their previous 139 league matches before this.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:09
Guimaraes crosses from the left-hand side but Alisson punches away with Joelinton breathing down his neck. Almiron tries his luck from the edge of the area once more, but the Newcastle winger fires well wide of the target this time.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:08
HOW HAS THAT NOT GONE IN? Trippier goes short from a corner before crossing towards the back post, where Liverpool clear towards the edge of the area. Almiron hammers a left-footed volley towards the top-right corner but Alisson somehow tips onto the crossbar. The Reds goalkeeper parries away the subsequent rebound to complete a remarkable double save on his line.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:07
Van Dijk's dismissal was his second red card in the Premier League (231st appearance), and his first since December 31, 2016. Newcastle have their tails up as they look to make the Reds pay for their one-man disadvantage.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:04
Diaz is the Liverpool player sacrificed to bring on another defender after Van Dijk’s dismissal. Gomez comes on at centre-back.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:03
CLOSE! Trippier delivers a deep, inswinging corner towards the far post. Burn leaps the highest and heads back across goal, only for Alisson to intervene in the nick of time.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:03
After all the commotion, Newcastle will have a free-kick on the edge of the area... Schar steps up and smashes his effort straight into the wall. Tonali hits a rebound and the Magpies win a corner via a deflection.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
17:01
Van Dijk, who still thinks he got some of the ball in his tackle on Isak, is furious as he makes his way off the pitch. The Liverpool centre-back couldn't be saved by a VAR review and trudges off, much to the delight of the Newcastle supporters.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
16:59
Red Card Virgil van Dijk
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
16:59
Fortunate to not be dismissed, already on a booking and a woeful attempt setting up Gordon's goal, Alexander-Arnold has endured a torrid game thus far. It is his 200th appearance in the Premier League, though one he will likely want to forget.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
16:56
Goal Anthony Michael Gordon
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
16:55
Salah takes his time on the right flank, dancing around Burn and onto his favoured left foot. The Egypt winger looks for the top corner but sends his left-footed strike straight at Pope, who saves with ease.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
16:55
Almiron has acres of space on the right-hand side but Tonali, whose spin on the ball created space, sends his whipped pass out of play. Newcastle are stretching the Liverpool defence but are yet to really test Alisson.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
16:53
Gakpo appears to be playing deeper to counteract Guimaraes' growing influence on this game. The Netherlands international allows Klopp far more flexibility in this line-up, as opposed to the likes of Jota and Nunez up top.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
16:52
A needless Gakpo foul on Isak offers Newcastle a free-kick. Howe's hosts quickly resume working possession from side to side as they look to find an opening in behind the Reds defence.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
16:51
Newcastle are right in the faces of Liverpool as Alexander-Arnold rushes a clearance and sends it out of play. The Magpies need to capitalise on this momentum as Klopp's side appear flustered.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
16:48
CHANCE! A dazzling Diaz run sees the Liverpool winger beat Trippier and power past Tonali. The Colombia international makes it towards the left of goal but sees his poked attempt parried around the post by Pope.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
16:47
SAVE! A loose ball cannons around in front of the Liverpool area before Isak offloads to Joelinton. The Brazilian aims a curling effort towards goal but Alisson saves with ease.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
16:46
Newcastle are winless in their last 13 Premier League games against Liverpool (D4 L9) since a 2-0 home win in December 2015. They've started well here, though.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
16:45
Trippier's long free-kick comes to nothing as Gakpo wins the second ball and a subsequent throw-in on the left-hand side. The Magpies are straight back into action, winning possession on their right.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
16:44
Guimaraes makes a mockery of Mac Allister in midfield before the Liverpool man drags him down. Newcastle will have the chance to cross from a deep free-kick.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
16:42
Gomez is already out warming up on the touchline as Klopp perhaps appears concerned over Alexander-Arnold, who is walking on thin ice after his early caution. Howe will want Burn and his Newcastle team-mates to get the ball to Gordon on the left wing as soon as possible.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
16:40
For a second time, Pope comes off his line in an attempt to deal with Robertson's inswinging corner. Fortunately for Newcastle, Salah can't capitalise at the back post as the Magpies win a free-kick. Referee Brooks is going to have a lot to do in this game.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
16:39
As if St. James' Park needed any further encouragement, the Magpies faithful are creating a deafening noise after that Alexander-Arnold tackle. The crowd somewhat quietens as Newcastle concede a corner on the right flank.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
16:38
Is Alexander-Arnold lucky to stay on the pitch? The right-back hauls Gordon to the ground after the Newcastle winger bursts away. Both benches are going at one another, yet the Liverpool defender somehow escapes a second caution.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
16:37
As per the new directive for match officials, referee Brooks has no choice but to caution Alexander-Arnold after the right-back foolishly throws the ball away. A petulant act is punished immediately.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
16:36
Tonali dances around a couple of Liverpool midfielders but his throughball for Isak is overhit and Van Dijk intervenes. Guimaraes then handles near the centre circle, offering the Reds a free-kick.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
16:35
In another rushed attempt, Pope races out and hooks a clearance away for a Liverpool throw-in. The Newcastle goalkeeper is yet to settle as the Reds enjoy the more dominant opening.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
16:33
Szoboszlai powers down the right-hand side and forces an early corner concession from Botman. Alexander-Arnold whips in and Pope misses his punch, but Matip can only head high and wide of the target.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
16:31
Referee John Brooks gets this Premier League clash under way!
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
16:27
Newcastle have won 20 of their 34 home Premier League matches under Howe (D10 L4), with only Kevin Keegan winning 20 home top-flight matches in fewer games as Magpies boss (30 games). Prior to Howe’s appointment, their last 20 home wins had come over a period of 62 games. Can the hosts extend their impressive record? We are about to find out as the teams walk out at St. James' Park...
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
16:23
Jurgen Klopp makes two alterations to his starting that overcame Bournemouth last time out. Jota drops to the bench, with new signing Endo coming in. Ibrahima Konate misses out entirely after a reported muscle injury, with the experienced Matip taking his place at centre-back. Mac Allister remains in the side after his dismissal against Bournemouth was rescinded, while Gakpo moves forward from midfield to lead the line.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
16:19
Eddie Howe opts for an unchanged starting line-up despite last week’s defeat at City. Joelinton was forced off with injury in Newcastle’s previous game, but keeps his spot in midfield. Lewis Hall, who joined from Chelsea recently, is not included in the squad.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
16:15
SUBSTITUTES: Caoimhin Kelleher, Joe Gomez, Darwin Nunez, Harvey Elliott, Diogo Jota, Kostas Tsimikas, Stefan Bajcetic, Ben Doak, Jarell Quansah.
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