Overview

• Rio Ngumoha scored on his Premier League debut in the 100th minute to become Liverpool’s youngest-ever goalscorer and the fourth youngest in league history.
• Anthony Gordon was sent off after a VAR review just before halftime, yet Newcastle rallied to 2-2 through Bruno Guimarães and Will Osula before Liverpool’s late winner.
• Alexander Isak was not in the squad as he pushes for a move after a reported £110m bid from Liverpool was rejected, with owner-level talks reported and Eddie Howe calling for clarity.
• Newcastle’s concerns deepened with injuries to Sandro Tonali and Joelinton and concussion worries over Fabian Schär, while Gordon faces a three-match suspension.
• Arne Slot and Virgil van Dijk praised Ngumoha’s composure, with Slot admitting Liverpool were fortunate on a night that left the champions on six points and Newcastle on one from two games.