FT Newcastle United 1 - 3
Liverpool
Commentary:
90+4' Liverpool with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 26%, Liverpool: 74%.
90+4' Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+3' Federico Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
90+3' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
90+2' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
90+1' Jonjo Shelvey is penalised for pushing Sadio Mane.
90+1' Obstruction as Sean Longstaff cuts off the run of James Milner. A free-kick is awarded.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 26%, Liverpool: 74%.
90' The referee signals a free kick as Isaac Hayden from Newcastle United trips Georginio Wijnaldum
89' Roberto Firmino provided the assist for the goal.
89' G O O O A A A L - Sadio Mane with the goal!89' Liverpool is having a good opportunity to score.
89' Could be a good chance here as Roberto Firmino from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
89' Great vision by Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
89' Joseph Gomez could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
88' Joelinton from Newcastle United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
88' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
87' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
86' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 25%, Liverpool: 75%.
85' Goal kick for Liverpool.
85' The game is restarted.
85' Naby Keita is leaving the field to be replaced by Curtis Jones in a tactical substitution.
85' Neco Williams is injured and is replaced by Trent Alexander-Arnold.
84' Neco Williams is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
83' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
82' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
82' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
81' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 25%, Liverpool: 75%.
79' Roberto Firmino from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
79' Sadio Mane puts in a cross...
79' Andy Carroll from Newcastle United is ruled offside.
78' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
78' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
77' Sadio Mane from Liverpool tries to play a nice 1-2 with Mohamed Salah, but it comes to nothing.
76' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Kelland Watts relieves the pressure with a clearance
76' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
76' Valentino Lazaro clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
76' Roberto Firmino from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
75' Neco Williams from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
75' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
75' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 27%, Liverpool: 73%.
74' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' Danny Rose is leaving the field to be replaced by Kelland Watts in a tactical substitution.
73' Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
73' Neco Williams puts in a cross...
73' James Milner from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the right.
72' Great defending by Federico Fernandez from Newcastle United to prevent his team conceding a goal.
72' Mohamed Salah has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
72' Could be a good chance here as Roberto Firmino from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
71' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool is ruled offside.
71' A shot by Naby Keita is blocked.
71' Liverpool is having a good opportunity to score.
71' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71' The game is restarted.
70' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 27%, Liverpool: 73%.
70' Miguel Almiron is leaving the field to be replaced by Isaac Hayden in a tactical substitution.
70' Dwight Gayle is leaving the field to be replaced by Andy Carroll in a tactical substitution.
69' Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
68' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
67' Neco Williams from Liverpool crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
66' POST! So nearly a goal by Mohamed Salah but his finish hits the post!
66' Poor play by Jonjo Shelvey as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
66' Andrew Robertson swings in a cross from the free kick.
65' The referee signals a free kick as Valentino Lazaro from Newcastle United trips James Milner
65' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
65' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 26%, Liverpool: 74%.
64' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is leaving the field to be replaced by Sadio Mane in a tactical substitution.
64' Takumi Minamino is leaving the field to be replaced by Roberto Firmino in a tactical substitution.
64' Divock Origi is leaving the field to be replaced by Mohamed Salah in a tactical substitution.
63' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
62' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box, but Martin Dubravka runs out to collect the ball
62' Liverpool is having a good opportunity to score.
61' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
61' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
61' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 27%, Liverpool: 73%.
59' Andrew Robertson provided the assist for the goal.
59' G O O O A A A L - Divock Origi from Liverpool beats the keeper from outside the box!59' Virgil van Dijk sends a long ball upfield.
59' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
58' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
57' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
57' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
56' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
55' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 25%, Liverpool: 75%.
54' Javier Manquillo from Newcastle United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Divock Origi
53' Divock Origi is penalised for pushing Federico Fernandez.
52' Sean Longstaff hand-balls.
52' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' Goal kick for Liverpool.
51' Sean Longstaff fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
51' Newcastle United is trying to create something here.
51' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' The game is restarted.
50' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
50' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
50' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 25%, Liverpool: 75%.
50' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' Nabil Bentaleb is injured and is replaced by Sean Longstaff.
48' Virgil van Dijk sends a header towards goal, but Martin Dubravka is there to comfortably save it
48' James Milner from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
47' Matt Ritchie clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
47' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Liverpool tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
47' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
46' Neco Williams goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
46' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
46' Allan Saint-Maximin is leaving the field to be replaced by Joelinton in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+5' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+5' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 23%, Liverpool: 77%.
45+4' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
45+3' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+3' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
45+3' Poor play by Javier Manquillo as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
45+3' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
45+2' The referee signals a free kick as Miguel Almiron from Newcastle United trips Andrew Robertson
45+2' Takumi Minamino shoots from outside the box, but Martin Dubravka has it under control
45+1' Federico Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' James Milner puts in a cross...
45+1' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 24%, Liverpool: 76%.
44' Miguel Almiron from Newcastle United is ruled offside.
44' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' Dangerous challenge by Divock Origi from Liverpool. Danny Rose on the receiving end of that.
43' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
42' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
42' Georginio Wijnaldum of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
41' Great vision by Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
41' Miguel Almiron from Newcastle United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
40' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Matt Ritchie from Newcastle United sees his free kick take a deflection before it enters the box.
40' Joseph Gomez from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Allan Saint-Maximin
40' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 25%, Liverpool: 75%.
38' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain provided the assist for the goal.
38' G O O O A A A L - Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool heads the ball home!38' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain puts in a cross...
38' Federico Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Andrew Robertson swings in a cross from the free kick.
37' Danny Rose is penalised for pushing James Milner.
36' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
35' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
35' Naby Keita from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
35' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 25%, Liverpool: 75%.
34' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
33' Federico Fernandez from Newcastle United receives a yellow card for time wasting.
33' Joseph Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Matt Ritchie from Newcastle United swings in the corner from the right.
33' Federico Fernandez forces a good save from Alisson Becker who turns the ball behind for a corner!
33' Matt Ritchie puts in a cross...
32' Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle United takes a short corner kick from the left.
32' Danny Rose from Newcastle United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
32' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Miguel Almiron puts in a cross...
32' Newcastle United is having a good opportunity to score.
31' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30' Federico Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain puts in a cross...
30' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 23%, Liverpool: 77%.
29' Dwight Gayle relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
29' Martin Dubravka from Newcastle United makes a great save.
29' It's a good hit from long range by Takumi Minamino who forces a save from Martin Dubravka. Corner kick.
28' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
28' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Great vision by Alisson Becker from Liverpool as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
27' Matt Ritchie from Newcastle United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
26' The referee signals a free kick as Matt Ritchie from Newcastle United trips Neco Williams
26' Takumi Minamino relieves the pressure with a clearance
26' Poor play by Joseph Gomez as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
26' Allan Saint-Maximin puts in a cross...
26' Newcastle United is having a good opportunity to score.
26' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
25' Reckless challenge there. Naby Keita commits a rough foul on Danny Rose
25' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 19%, Liverpool: 81%.
24' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
24' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
23' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
23' A shot by Divock Origi is blocked.
23' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
22' Nabil Bentaleb comes back onto the field.
21' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
21' The game is restarted.
21' It doesn't look good here as Nabil Bentaleb is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
20' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 18%, Liverpool: 82%.
19' Nabil Bentaleb is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
19' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
19' Valentino Lazaro from Newcastle United directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
19' Newcastle United is in control of the ball.
18' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' Federico Fernandez relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' Joseph Gomez puts in a cross...
16' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
15' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
15' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 19%, Liverpool: 81%.
14' Takumi Minamino from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
14' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
13' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
13' Great skill from Naby Keita as he dribbles past his opponents
12' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11' Matt Ritchie relieves the pressure with a clearance
11' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11' Liverpool is having a good opportunity to score.
11' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 17%, Liverpool: 83%.
10' Newcastle United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9' Allan Saint-Maximin hand-balls.
8' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
8' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7' Liverpool is in control of the ball.
7' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7' Goal kick for Newcastle United.
6' Liverpool is trying to create something here.
5' Ball possession: Newcastle United: 43%, Liverpool: 57%.
5' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle United is ruled offside.
4' The referee signals a free kick as Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle United trips James Milner
4' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Newcastle United stands.
2' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
1' Jonjo Shelvey provided the assist for the goal.
1' G O O O A A A L - Dwight Gayle with the goal!1' CHANCE! Dwight Gayle finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
1' Could be a good chance here as Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
1' The referee signals a free kick as Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool trips Allan Saint-Maximin
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' It's a nice warm day for playing football.
1' Liverpool kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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