Darwin Nunez struck twice in 13 minutes to stage an extraordinary comeback to give Liverpool a 2-1 win at Newcastle United as their unbeaten start to the season continued in the Premier League.
Newcastle dominated after Anthony Gordon’s 25th-minute opener – a foul on Trent Alexander-Arnold – and the dismissal of Reds centre-back Virgil van Dijk in the 28th minute for a last-ditch foul on Alexander Isak.
The visitors’ goalkeeper Alisson produced a spectacular save to turn Miguel Almiron’s fierce strike onto the woodwork soon after the hosts had gone in front, and the Paraguayan striker also hit the post in the second half when Liverpool missed Van Dijk’s shot in the 53rd minute. . departure
That changed when Nunez, who had arrived four minutes earlier, collected a rebound from Sven Botman, darted into the box and with nine minutes left Nick Pope fired a fierce and accurate shot onto the post.
More unlikely drama ensued when Bruno Guimaraes gave the ball away, Mohamed Salah slotted Nunez’s incisive pass past Dan Burn and the striker fired another ruthless goal past Pope to set up a pulsating, at times chaotic game with three minutes added on. Van Dijk was furious with referee John Brooks when he issued the Netherlands international with the second red card of his Premier League career. He protested that he did not foul Isak in an incident that added to Liverpool’s misery at the back.
Gordon gave Alexander-Arnold a difficult afternoon, teasing the right-back with his blind runs either side of the bombing attack as his marker let a routine pass curl under his feet to give the former Everton man a clear shot on goal.
Gordon was clearly one of a number of Newcastle players to lose places before Nunez was introduced when he suggested continuing to test Alexander-Arnold, who was booked after the break. Almiron also flashed his goal over the bar when he had enough space in the penalty area.
Substitute Sean Longstaff’s backhand could have restored Newcastle’s lead but Alisson’s reflexes meant VAR denied Eddie Howe’s onside penalties when Alexander Isak was brought down and Andrew Robertson made a second-half save with his back.
Liverpool are back in action next Sunday when they host an Aston Villa side who have made it two wins in a row after losing to Newcastle at Burnley. Newcastle will be looking to bounce back from their second defeat of the season when they visit Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.
Main action: Newcastle 1:2 Liverpool
Liverpool almost won it last! Darwin Nunez, who only entered the game in the 77th minute, scored two late goals to turn the game around.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, who was on fire for much of the game, will delight the visiting fans. Jürgen Klopp celebrates with his players. What an ending to an unpredictable game. 10 men win. Thanks for watching our live stream. We have a report and analysis coming!
90 4 min: Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool
Epic stuff. Bruno Guimaraes loses the ball halfway through the Newcastle half. Mohamed Salah notices immediately and plays a brilliant pass to release Darwin Nunez from behind Dan Burn. The striker rebounds again from the right of the penalty area and goes through Nick Pope. Cruel oNewcastl
90 2 min: Newcastle 1-1 Liverpool
Sean Longstaff tries to score with a wonderful cheeky back corner in the penalty area. Alisson is the same.
90 1 min: Newcastle 1-1 Liverpool
Jürgen Klopp now smiles faintly menacingly. Eddie Howe, who appears to be wearing at least one tight black top, looks tough. These drivers have five more minutes.
90 min: Newcastle 1:1 Liverpool
Another chance for Newcastle, Callum Wilson got in front of his marker and fired over the goal from a tight angle on the right side of the penalty area. He doesn’t seem happy about it.
89th min: Newcastle 1:1 Liverpool
Miguel Almiron hits a shot in the penalty area and wants a penalty. A quick VAR review confirms the ball hit Andy Robertson in the back. Sean Longstaff then sends a shot into Alisson’s arms. Blistering, unpredictable action – will we get a new target?
87th min: Newcastle 1:1 Liverpool
The miserable seven minutes of Sven Botman. A Newcastle defender has to be helped off the field after an embarrassing fall.
He will be replaced by Matt Targett. 84th min: Newcastle 1:1 Liverpool
Darwin Nunez equals his goal tally with yellow cards and a booking for kicking the ball away.
83rd min: Newcastle 1:1 Liverpool
The goal was Liverpool’s first attempt on goal since Virgil van Dijk was sent off in the first half.
Darwin Nunez’s goal looks even better on replays. Tight and loose mail. The angle of impact made it almost unstoppable. 81 min: GOAL – Newcastle 1-1 Liverpool
Darwin Nunez Clinical!
Sven Botman cannot reposition his legs when an attempted pass hits him on the back outside the penalty area. Too bad for the defender as the ball falls kindly to Nunez, who still has a lot to do, but he curls a low, accurate finish past Nick Pope and into the far side of the net.
Jürgen Klopp roars with delight. Pearly ultra-w full screen is not missing
79 min: Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
Joelinton screams in pain and grimaces. Darwin Nunez pulls him up fast… and levels of the next attack!
78th min: Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
Dan Burn makes a heroic save, then Harvey Barnes runs down the other end and gives time to shoot when he probably should have fed Callum Wilson, who told him to cross to the right of the box.
Efforts collide and Liverpool respond.
77th min: Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
Darwin Nunez replaces Alexis MacAllister. If one substitute doesn’t need much introduction, the other does: Jarell Quansah is a defender making his debut and Joel Matip is on his way.
76th min: Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
Miguel Almiron hits the back post
