Overview
- Anthony Gordon put Newcastle ahead before Hugo Ekitike struck twice in two minutes just before half-time.
- Florian Wirtz created Ekitike’s equaliser and later scored Liverpool’s third from Mohamed Salah’s cutback.
- Ibrahima Konate returned from compassionate leave and added a stoppage-time goal in an emotional moment.
- Newcastle were without Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton in midfield and faded after a taxing midweek trip to Paris Saint-Germain.
- Newcastle dropped to 10th and extended their winless Premier League run at Anfield to 30 visits, with Alexander Isak still sidelined by a broken leg.