FT Liverpool 3 - 1
Newcastle United
Commentary:
90+5' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+5' Liverpool with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Liverpool: 75%, Newcastle: 25%.
90+4' Callum Wilson from Newcastle had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
90+4' Matt Ritchie puts in a cross...
90+4' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+4' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
90+3' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+3' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
90+2' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
90+2' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+2' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
90+2' A shot by Sadio Mane is blocked.
90+2' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+2' Sadio Mane of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
90+1' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' Jacob Murphy relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
90' Thiago Alcantara is leaving the field to be replaced by James Milner in a tactical substitution.
90' Ball possession: Liverpool: 74%, Newcastle: 26%.
89' Today's attendance is 52951.
89' That's a great ball by Thiago Alcantara from Liverpool. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
89' A shot by Naby Keita is blocked.
89' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
88' Great vision by Jacob Murphy from Newcastle as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
88' Diogo Jota puts in a cross...
88' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
87' A great goal by Trent Alexander-Arnold
87' Roberto Firmino provided the assist for the goal.
87' G O O O A A A L - Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!87' Ryan Fraser is leaving the field to be replaced by Joseph Willock in a tactical substitution.
86' Yellow card for Isaac Hayden.
86' The referee signals a free kick as Isaac Hayden from Newcastle trips Roberto Firmino
86' The referee signals a free kick as Joel Matip from Liverpool trips Callum Wilson
85' Sadio Mane from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
85' Roberto Firmino of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
85' A lob by Naby Keita from Liverpool is saved by the keeper.
85' Sadio Mane from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
85' Ball possession: Liverpool: 74%, Newcastle: 26%.
84' Naby Keita from Liverpool had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
84' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
84' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
83' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
83' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Goal kick for Newcastle.
83' Jordan Henderson from Liverpool crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
82' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
82' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
81' Diogo Jota has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
81' Roberto Firmino from Liverpool makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
81' Diogo Jota of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
81' Martin Dubravka saved a certain goal there! Sadio Mane found himself in a great scoring position but Martin Dubravka denied him with a great save
81' Could be a good chance here as Naby Keita from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
81' Fabian Schaer could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
80' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
80' Goal kick for Newcastle.
80' Ball possession: Liverpool: 75%, Newcastle: 25%.
79' Naby Keita fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
79' Joelinton relieves the pressure with a clearance
79' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
79' Allan Saint-Maximin is injured and is replaced by Callum Wilson.
78' Javier Manquillo clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
78' Jordan Henderson puts in a cross...
78' The match is very one-sided right now. Liverpool are clearly dominating possession
78' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
78' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
77' Diogo Jota from Liverpool tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
77' Sadio Mane puts in a cross...
76' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
76' Diogo Jota from Liverpool tries to play a 1-2 with Naby Keita, but the ball is intercepted.
76' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
75' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75' Goal kick for Newcastle.
75' Ball possession: Liverpool: 74%, Newcastle: 26%.
75' Roberto Firmino from Liverpool fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
74' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
74' Allan Saint-Maximin clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
74' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the left.
74' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is leaving the field to be replaced by Naby Keita in a tactical substitution.
74' Mohamed Salah is leaving the field to be replaced by Roberto Firmino in a tactical substitution.
73' A shot by Mohamed Salah is blocked.
73' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
72' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Liverpool makes an aerial pass in the box, but the keeper comes out and claims it.
72' Mohamed Salah of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
72' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71' Fabian Schaer relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
71' Goal kick for Liverpool.
71' Jonjo Shelvey goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
70' After a tactical foul, Jordan Henderson sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
70' Jordan Henderson from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ryan Fraser
70' Ball possession: Liverpool: 74%, Newcastle: 26%.
69' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Joelinton
69' Both teams are playing fair and the ref is hardly noticeable.
69' Liverpool plays a short goal kick.
68' Ryan Fraser from Newcastle crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
68' Sadio Mane is penalised for pushing Allan Saint-Maximin.
68' Goal kick for Newcastle.
67' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Liverpool makes an aerial pass in the box, but his team mate fails to benefit from it.
67' Allan Saint-Maximin comes back onto the field.
67' The match resumes with a drop ball.
66' Allan Saint-Maximin is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
65' Allan Saint-Maximin is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
65' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
65' Ball possession: Liverpool: 74%, Newcastle: 26%.
64' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
64' A shot by Jordan Henderson is blocked.
64' Joelinton relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
64' Danger averted there as Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool clears the danger with a good tackle
64' Jacob Murphy puts in a cross...
63' Newcastle start a counter attack.
63' Sadio Mane from Liverpool is ruled offside.
62' Could be a good chance here as Andrew Robertson from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
62' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
62' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
61' That's a great ball by Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
61' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
60' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
60' Ball possession: Liverpool: 76%, Newcastle: 24%.
60' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
59' Goal kick for Newcastle.
59' Mohamed Salah goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
59' Joelinton relieves the pressure with a clearance
59' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
58' Joelinton clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
58' Andrew Robertson swings in a cross from the free kick.
57' The ref blows his whistle. Fabian Schaer charged Diogo Jota from behind and it's a free-kick
57' Liverpool plays a short goal kick.
57' Jacob Murphy fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
57' Allan Saint-Maximin of Newcastle passes the ball to a team mate.
56' Sadio Mane sends a header towards goal, but Martin Dubravka is there to comfortably save it
56' Trent Alexander-Arnold swings in a cross from the free kick.
55' After a tactical foul, Ryan Fraser sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
55' The ref blows his whistle. Ryan Fraser charged Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from behind and it's a free-kick
55' Liverpool start a counter attack.
55' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
55' Ball possession: Liverpool: 75%, Newcastle: 25%.
55' The game is restarted.
54' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
54' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ryan Fraser
53' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
52' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
52' The match resumes with a drop ball.
51' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
51' Diogo Jota from Liverpool directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
51' Diogo Jota from Liverpool takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
50' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Ball possession: Liverpool: 77%, Newcastle: 23%.
50' Matt Ritchie from Newcastle directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
49' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' Isaac Hayden relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
48' Jamaal Lascelles clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
48' Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
47' Jacob Murphy puts in a cross...
47' Jacob Murphy from Newcastle makes an aerial pass in the box, but it´s blocked by an opponent player.
47' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
46' Isaac Hayden from Newcastle concedes a foul on Thiago Alcantara but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' Newcastle didn’t see the ball pretty much in the first half.
45+3' Liverpool has been the better team in this half
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Liverpool: 78%, Newcastle: 22%.
45+2' After a tactical foul, Joelinton sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
45+2' The referee signals a free kick as Joelinton from Newcastle trips Mohamed Salah
45+1' Ibrahima Konate relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' Allan Saint-Maximin puts in a cross...
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Joel Matip sends a header towards goal, but Martin Dubravka is there to comfortably save it
45' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
45' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the right.
45' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45' Ball possession: Liverpool: 77%, Newcastle: 23%.
45' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Fabian Schaer relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
45' Jacob Murphy from Newcastle concedes a foul on Thiago Alcantara but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
44' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
44' Fabian Schaer relieves the pressure with a clearance
44' Mohamed Salah puts in a cross...
44' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
44' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
44' Newcastle start a counter attack.
43' Goal kick for Newcastle.
43' Thiago Alcantara from Liverpool crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
43' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
43' Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool passes the ball to a team mate.
42' Sadio Mane puts in a cross...
42' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
41' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
41' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
40' Mohamed Salah is penalised for pushing Joelinton.
40' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
40' Ball possession: Liverpool: 76%, Newcastle: 24%.
40' Joelinton relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
39' Ryan Fraser clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
39' Thiago Alcantara from Liverpool tries to play a 1-2 with Mohamed Salah, but the ball is intercepted.
39' Fabian Schaer relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' Jordan Henderson puts in a cross...
39' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
38' Jacob Murphy relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Jordan Henderson puts in a cross...
38' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
37' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
37' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
37' Isaac Hayden relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
36' Matt Ritchie clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
36' Jordan Henderson swings in a cross from the free kick.
36' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
35' Goal kick for Newcastle.
35' How did he miss that? Mohamed Salah has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
35' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
35' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain sends a long ball upfield.
35' Goal kick for Newcastle.
34' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
34' Javier Manquillo relieves the pressure with a clearance
34' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
34' Fabian Schaer clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
33' Mohamed Salah puts in a cross...
33' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
33' Goal kick for Newcastle.
32' Diogo Jota from Liverpool fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
32' Jordan Henderson from Liverpool heads the ball to a team mate.
32' Fabian Schaer relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool chips the ball into the penalty box.
32' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
31' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Ball possession: Liverpool: 77%, Newcastle: 23%.
30' The referee signals a free kick as Diogo Jota from Liverpool trips Jonjo Shelvey
29' Goal kick for Newcastle.
29' That's a great ball by Andrew Robertson from Liverpool. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
29' Javier Manquillo relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Andrew Robertson puts in a cross...
29' Jacob Murphy relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' Mohamed Salah puts in a cross...
28' Javier Manquillo relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' Thiago Alcantara puts in a cross...
28' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
28' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
27' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
27' Diogo Jota is penalised for pushing Jacob Murphy.
26' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
25' G O O O A A A L - Mohamed Salah reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the left!25' Martin Dubravka saved a certain goal there! Sadio Mane found himself in a great scoring position but Martin Dubravka denied him with a great save
25' Jonjo Shelvey could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
25' Ball possession: Liverpool: 80%, Newcastle: 20%.
24' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24' Isaac Hayden comes back onto the field.
24' Alisson Becker saved a certain goal there! Allan Saint-Maximin found himself in a great scoring position but Alisson Becker denied him with a great save
24' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
23' Newcastle start a counter attack.
23' Thiago Alcantara could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
23' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
23' The game is restarted.
23' Isaac Hayden is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
21' Isaac Hayden is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
21' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
21' G O O O A A A L - Diogo Jota reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the right!21' So nearly a goal there! Diogo Jota's header looked destined for the back of the net but Martin Dubravka saves it!
21' Sadio Mane from Liverpool makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
21' Jamaal Lascelles relieves the pressure with a clearance
20' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
20' The match is very one-sided right now. Liverpool are clearly dominating possession
20' A shot by Jordan Henderson is blocked.
20' Diogo Jota from Liverpool passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
20' Could be a good chance here as Joel Matip from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
20' Ball possession: Liverpool: 79%, Newcastle: 21%.
19' Goal kick for Newcastle.
19' Diogo Jota from Liverpool sends a shot inches wide of the post. Close!
19' Diogo Jota from Liverpool takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
18' Goal kick for Newcastle.
18' Jordan Henderson from Liverpool crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
18' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle is ruled offside.
17' Goal kick for Newcastle.
16' A chance presents itself to Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool but his header goes wide
16' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
16' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool sees his square pass blocked by an opponent player.
16' Jordan Henderson sends a long ball upfield.
15' Jamal Lewis is injured and is replaced by Matt Ritchie.
15' The referee signals a free kick as Andrew Robertson from Liverpool trips Jacob Murphy
15' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
15' Trent Alexander-Arnold puts in a cross...
15' Ball possession: Liverpool: 79%, Newcastle: 21%.
15' Jordan Henderson from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
14' Liverpool plays a short goal kick.
14' The game is restarted.
14' Jamal Lewis is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
13' Jamal Lewis is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
12' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
12' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
12' Thiago Alcantara from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
11' Sadio Mane from Liverpool had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
11' Could be a good chance here as Joel Matip from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
11' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
10' Ball possession: Liverpool: 76%, Newcastle: 24%.
10' Sadio Mane from Liverpool is ruled offside.
10' Could be a good chance here as Mohamed Salah from Liverpool cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
9' Danger averted there as Fabian Schaer from Newcastle clears the danger with a good tackle
9' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
8' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
8' That goal for Newcastle came against the run of play
7' G O O O A A A L - Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle scores from outside the box with the right foot!7' Poor play by Thiago Alcantara as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
7' Ryan Fraser from Newcastle makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
7' Allan Saint-Maximin of Newcastle passes the ball to a team mate.
7' Newcastle start a counter attack.
6' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Diogo Jota from Liverpool sees his effort hit the post after the keeper parries the ball.
6' Mohamed Salah from Liverpool makes a great pass and space opens up...
6' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
5' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
5' Liverpool take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Ball possession: Liverpool: 50%, Newcastle: 50%.
4' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
4' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
3' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Danger averted there as Jacob Murphy from Newcastle clears the danger with a good tackle
3' Diogo Jota from Liverpool takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
3' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
2' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
1' Liverpool take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
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