Overview
- Rio Ngumoha scored in the 90+10th minute on his Premier League debut to secure the win and become Liverpool’s youngest goalscorer at 16 years and 361 days.
- Liverpool led through Ryan Gravenberch (35') before Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon was sent off (45+3); Hugo Ekitiké made it 2-0 (46') before Bruno Guimarães (57') and William Osula (88') brought the hosts level.
- Hugo Ekitiké has now scored in each of his first three competitive appearances since joining from Eintracht Frankfurt.
- Florian Wirtz started, created an early chance saved by Nick Pope, and is still seeking his first competitive goal for the club.
- Liverpool opened the league campaign with two wins from two to keep pace at the top after the dramatic finish at St. James’ Park.