FT Liverpool 3 - 1
Newcastle United
Commentary:
90+4' Liverpool with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+4' Sadio Mane from Liverpool is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Ball possession: Liverpool: 75%, Newcastle United: 25%.
90+3' Goal kick for Liverpool.
90+3' That's a great ball by Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle United. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
90+2' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
90+2' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
90+1' Yoshinori Muto from Newcastle United is ruled offside.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
90' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90' Ball possession: Liverpool: 76%, Newcastle United: 24%.
89' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
88' Roberto Firmino from Liverpool is ruled offside.
88' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
87' Yoshinori Muto from Newcastle United is ruled offside.
87' Martin Dubravka saved a certain goal there! Trent Alexander-Arnold found himself in a great scoring position but Martin Dubravka denied him with a great save
87' Danger! Roberto Firmino from Liverpool successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
87' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
86' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
86' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
85' Ball possession: Liverpool: 76%, Newcastle United: 24%.
85' Jamaal Lascelles relieves the pressure with a clearance
85' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
85' Xherdan Shaqiri from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the right.
85' Paul Dummett clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
85' Danger! Xherdan Shaqiri from Liverpool successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
84' Georginio Wijnaldum is leaving the field to be replaced by Xherdan Shaqiri in a tactical substitution.
84' Joelinton from Newcastle United is ruled offside.
84' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
83' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
83' Sadio Mane from Liverpool heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
82' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
82' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
82' Roberto Firmino from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
82' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
81' Javier Manquillo is penalised for pushing Andrew Robertson.
80' Today's attendance is 51430.
80' Ball possession: Liverpool: 76%, Newcastle United: 24%.
80' The game is restarted.
80' Fabian Schaer is injured and is replaced by Federico Fernandez.
79' Fabian Schaer is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
79' Isaac Hayden is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
79' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
79' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
78' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
78' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
78' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
77' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
76' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
76' Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
75' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is leaving the field to be replaced by James Milner in a tactical substitution.
75' Ball possession: Liverpool: 77%, Newcastle United: 23%.
75' Joelinton from Newcastle United heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
74' Christian Atsu puts in a cross...
74' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
74' Fabian Schaer comes back onto the field.
74' The game is restarted.
74' It doesn't look good here as Fabian Schaer is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
73' Fabian Schaer is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
73' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
73' A wonderful team goal!
72' Roberto Firmino provided the assist for the goal.
72' G O O O A A A L - Mohamed Salah with the goal!72' CHANCE! Mohamed Salah finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
72' Roberto Firmino from Liverpool find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
71' Sadio Mane from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
71' Jamaal Lascelles could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
71' Jamaal Lascelles relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
70' Ball possession: Liverpool: 76%, Newcastle United: 24%.
70' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
69' Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
69' Trent Alexander-Arnold swings in a cross from the free kick.
69' The referee signals a free kick as Isaac Hayden from Newcastle United trips Sadio Mane
68' Mohamed Salah is penalised for pushing Paul Dummett.
68' Yoshinori Muto from Newcastle United is ruled offside.
68' A shot by Isaac Hayden is blocked.
67' Joel Matip relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' A player from Newcastle United takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
67' Emil Krafth is leaving the field to be replaced by Javier Manquillo in a tactical substitution.
67' Miguel Almiron is leaving the field to be replaced by Yoshinori Muto in a tactical substitution.
66' Great defending by Adrian from Liverpool to prevent his team conceding a goal.
66' Poor play by Trent Alexander-Arnold as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
66' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
65' Ball possession: Liverpool: 77%, Newcastle United: 23%.
65' Roberto Firmino from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
65' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain sees his shot deflected off target
65' A chance opens up as Sadio Mane from Liverpool successfully finds a team mate in the area...
64' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
64' Paul Dummett relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
63' Roberto Firmino from Liverpool successfully heads the ball to a team mate.
63' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
63' Should have been a goal! Andrew Robertson gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Martin Dubravka!
63' Danger! Roberto Firmino from Liverpool successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
63' Paul Dummett relieves the pressure with a clearance
63' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
63' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
63' A shot by Mohamed Salah is blocked.
62' Roberto Firmino from Liverpool successfully directs a ball squarely in the box and finds a team mate.
62' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
62' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool plays a cheeky 1-2 with Roberto Firmino.
62' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
61' Roberto Firmino sends a header towards goal, but Martin Dubravka is there to comfortably save it
61' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool puts in a great cross...
61' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
61' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
61' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
60' The referee signals a free kick as Christian Atsu from Newcastle United trips Joel Matip
60' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
60' Ball possession: Liverpool: 77%, Newcastle United: 23%.
60' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
59' Sadio Mane from Liverpool crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
59' Paul Dummett relieves the pressure with a clearance
59' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
58' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
58' That's a great ball by Miguel Almiron from Newcastle United. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
58' Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
58' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
57' Fabian Schaer clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
57' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
57' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
56' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
56' Should have been a goal! Trent Alexander-Arnold gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Martin Dubravka!
56' Danger! Roberto Firmino from Liverpool successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
56' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
55' Ball possession: Liverpool: 77%, Newcastle United: 23%.
55' Goal kick for Liverpool.
55' Emil Krafth goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
55' Christian Atsu puts in a cross...
54' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
53' Isaac Hayden from Newcastle United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
53' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
52' A shot by Fabian Schaer is blocked.
52' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
52' Liverpool start a counter attack.
52' Safe hands from Adrian as he comes out and claims the ball
52' Miguel Almiron puts in a cross...
52' Christian Atsu from Newcastle United tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
51' Emil Krafth puts in a cross...
51' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51' Dangerous challenge by Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool. Isaac Hayden on the receiving end of that.
51' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
51' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool plays a cheeky 1-2 with Roberto Firmino.
50' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
50' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Ball possession: Liverpool: 79%, Newcastle United: 21%.
50' Sadio Mane from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
49' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
49' Georginio Wijnaldum sends a shot inches wide. Close!
49' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
48' Roberto Firmino from Liverpool is ruled offside.
48' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle United swings in the corner from the right.
47' Emil Krafth sees his shot deflected off target
47' A chance opens up as Joelinton from Newcastle United successfully finds a team mate in the area...
47' Miguel Almiron from Newcastle United successfully heads the ball to a team mate.
47' Jonjo Shelvey puts in a cross...
46' That's a great ball by Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
46' The second half is underway.
45+4' Liverpool has been the better team in this half
45+4' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+4' Ball possession: Liverpool: 80%, Newcastle United: 20%.
45+3' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
45+3' Miguel Almiron from Newcastle United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
45+3' Danger averted there as Miguel Almiron from Newcastle United clears the danger with a good tackle
45+3' A chance opens up as Sadio Mane from Liverpool successfully finds a team mate in the area...
45+2' Safe hands from Adrian as he comes out and claims the ball
45+2' Fabian Schaer from Newcastle United had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
45+2' Jonjo Shelvey puts in a cross...
45+2' The referee signals a free kick as Sadio Mane from Liverpool trips Isaac Hayden
45+1' Good effort by Georginio Wijnaldum as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
45+1' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
45+1' Fabian Schaer relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' Virgil van Dijk puts in a cross...
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Jamaal Lascelles relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain puts in a cross...
45' Ball possession: Liverpool: 78%, Newcastle United: 22%.
44' Miguel Almiron from Newcastle United is ruled offside.
44' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
42' Sadio Mane from Liverpool sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
42' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
41' Emil Krafth from Newcastle United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Andrew Robertson
41' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
41' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
40' Ball possession: Liverpool: 80%, Newcastle United: 20%.
40' G O O O A A A L - Sadio Mane reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away!40' Poor play by Martin Dubravka as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
40' Roberto Firmino from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
39' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
39' Jamaal Lascelles relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
38' That's a great ball by Joelinton from Newcastle United. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
38' Fabinho could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
38' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
37' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
37' Divock Origi is injured and is replaced by Roberto Firmino.
36' Divock Origi is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
36' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
35' Joel Matip from Liverpool crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
35' Ball possession: Liverpool: 80%, Newcastle United: 20%.
35' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Paul Dummett relieves the pressure with a clearance
34' Sadio Mane puts in a cross...
34' Danger! Georginio Wijnaldum from Liverpool successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
34' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
33' Sadio Mane from Liverpool had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
33' Joel Matip puts in a cross...
33' Fabian Schaer relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
32' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
32' Virgil van Dijk goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
31' Jamaal Lascelles relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
31' Emil Krafth relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
31' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
30' Ball possession: Liverpool: 78%, Newcastle United: 22%.
30' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
30' A chance presents itself to Joel Matip from Liverpool but his header goes wide
30' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
29' Jonjo Shelvey relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
29' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
29' A wonderful team goal!
28' Andrew Robertson provided the assist for the goal.
28' G O O O A A A L - Sadio Mane with the goal!28' A chance opens up as Andrew Robertson from Liverpool successfully finds a team mate in the area...
28' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
27' Sadio Mane from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Paul Dummett
26' Joel Matip from Liverpool tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
26' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
26' Mohamed Salah sees his shot deflected off target
26' Joelinton relieves the pressure with a clearance
25' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
25' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
25' Fabinho puts in a cross...
25' A shot by Mohamed Salah is blocked.
25' A chance opens up as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Liverpool successfully finds a team mate in the area...
24' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
24' Divock Origi from Liverpool heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
24' A chance opens up as Sadio Mane from Liverpool successfully finds a team mate in the area...
24' Jamaal Lascelles relieves the pressure with a clearance
24' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
23' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
23' Joel Matip from Liverpool crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
22' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
22' Joelinton from Newcastle United is ruled offside.
21' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is penalised for pushing Jonjo Shelvey.
20' Fabian Schaer relieves the pressure with a clearance
20' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
20' Danger averted there as Andrew Robertson from Liverpool clears the danger with a good tackle
20' Andrew Robertson could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
20' Ball possession: Liverpool: 80%, Newcastle United: 20%.
20' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
19' Sadio Mane from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
19' Goal kick for Liverpool.
19' Jonjo Shelvey fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
19' Newcastle United start a counter attack.
19' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
19' Divock Origi puts in a cross...
18' Danger! Andrew Robertson from Liverpool successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
18' Miguel Almiron from Newcastle United is ruled offside.
18' Jetro Willems puts in a cross...
17' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
17' A chance presents itself to Sadio Mane from Liverpool but his header goes wide
17' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain puts in a cross...
17' Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
16' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
16' Divock Origi from Liverpool tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
16' Danger! Andrew Robertson from Liverpool successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
16' Jamaal Lascelles relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' Divock Origi puts in a cross...
15' Ball possession: Liverpool: 80%, Newcastle United: 20%.
15' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
15' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Liverpool crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
15' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool sends a deflected cross into the box.
14' Sadio Mane from Liverpool tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
14' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
14' Joel Matip from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
13' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
13' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
13' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
12' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
12' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
11' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
11' Jetro Willems from Newcastle United is ruled offside.
10' Ball possession: Liverpool: 73%, Newcastle United: 27%.
10' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10' Fabian Schaer relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
9' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' A great goal by Jetro Willems
7' Christian Atsu provided the assist for the goal.
7' G O O O A A A L - Jetro Willems with the goal!7' A chance opens up as Christian Atsu from Newcastle United successfully finds a team mate in the area...
7' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7' A chance opens up as Sadio Mane from Liverpool successfully finds a team mate in the area...
7' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool successfully heads the ball to a team mate.
7' Virgil van Dijk sends a long ball upfield.
6' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
6' That's a great ball by Andrew Robertson from Liverpool. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
5' Christian Atsu from Newcastle United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
5' Ball possession: Liverpool: 78%, Newcastle United: 22%.
4' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' The game is restarted.
4' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
4' Isaac Hayden from Newcastle United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
3' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
2' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Liverpool kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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