Overview
- Premier League debutant Rio Ngumoha became Liverpool’s youngest-ever goalscorer, striking in the 100th minute after Newcastle had fought back to 2-2.
- Ryan Gravenberch opened the scoring before half-time and Hugo Ekitike doubled the lead seconds after the restart.
- Anthony Gordon was sent off following a VAR review for a dangerous challenge on Virgil van Dijk.
- Howe faces fresh availability problems, with injury concerns for Sandro Tonali, Joelinton and Fabian Schär and a three-match suspension for Gordon.
- Alexander Isak remained absent during a rejected £110m pursuit from Liverpool as Newcastle owners met the striker and Howe said he is focusing on players who want to play for the club.