Overview

• The teenager came off the bench to decide a 3-2 victory at St James’ Park in the 100th minute after Newcastle, down to 10 men following Anthony Gordon’s red card, had fought back to level.
• At 16 years and 361 days, he is Liverpool’s youngest-ever goalscorer and the fourth-youngest scorer in Premier League history.
• Ngumoha said he would not get carried away and highlighted that he practises that finish regularly, while John Barnes praised his composure and urged that he be allowed to grow slowly.
• He becomes eligible to sign his first professional contract when he turns 17 later this week.
• The breakthrough underscores his decision to leave Chelsea last summer for a clearer pathway, with rapid promotions at Liverpool and reporting that Chelsea bristled at his departure.