FT Newcastle United 0 - 2
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' Today's attendance is 52758.
90+4' Ball possession: Newcastle: 37%, Liverpool: 63%.
90+3' Goal kick for Newcastle.
90+3' James Milner makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+3' Sven Botman relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the left.
90+2' Daniel Burn relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
90+1' Daniel Burn successfully blocks the shot
90+1' A shot by Diogo Jota is blocked.
90+1' Harvey Elliott creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
90+1' Harvey Elliott makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+1' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Harvey Elliott makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90' Ball possession: Newcastle: 38%, Liverpool: 62%.
90' Goal kick for Newcastle.
90' A chance presents itself to Diogo Jota from Liverpool but his header goes wide
90' The cross by Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
90' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
89' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
89' Joseph Gomez wins an air challenge against Matt Ritchie
89' Goal kick for Newcastle.
88' Oooh... that was a sitter! Diogo Jota should have scored from that position
88' A chance presents itself to Diogo Jota from Liverpool but his header goes wide
88' The cross by Andrew Robertson from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
88' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the right.
88' Daniel Burn relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Harvey Elliott creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
88' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the left.
87' Sean Longstaff relieves the pressure with a clearance
86' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
86' Anthony Gordon makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
85' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
85' The game is restarted.
85' Ball possession: Newcastle: 40%, Liverpool: 60%.
84' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
84' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
84' James Milner makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
84' Sean Longstaff relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
83' Alisson Becker makes a crucial save!
82' Good effort by Callum Wilson as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
82' Anthony Gordon creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
82' Newcastle start a counter attack.
82' Anthony Gordon makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
82' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
82' Fabinho makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
82' Sean Longstaff makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
82' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
81' Good effort by Mohamed Salah as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
81' Anthony Gordon makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
81' Daniel Burn from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
81' Trent Alexander-Arnold swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
80' Ball possession: Newcastle: 40%, Liverpool: 60%.
80' Matt Ritchie relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Liverpool start a counter attack.
79' Trent Alexander-Arnold relieves the pressure with a clearance
79' James Milner makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
79' Newcastle take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
78' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
78' Goal kick for Liverpool.
78' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
77' Newcastle take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
77' Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
77' Newcastle take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
76' Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
76' Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
76' Harvey Elliott makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
75' Newcastle start a counter attack.
75' Ball possession: Newcastle: 38%, Liverpool: 62%.
75' Daniel Burn relieves the pressure with a clearance
75' Harvey Elliott creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
75' Liverpool start a counter attack.
75' Andrew Robertson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
74' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
74' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
73' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
73' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
73' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
72' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
72' Fabian Schaer relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
71' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
71' Matt Ritchie makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
71' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
71' Joelinton is injured and is replaced by Matt Ritchie.
70' Joelinton comes back onto the field.
70' Dangerous challenge by Anthony Gordon from Newcastle. Virgil van Dijk on the receiving end of that.
70' The game is restarted.
70' Ball possession: Newcastle: 38%, Liverpool: 62%.
69' Joelinton is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
69' Joelinton is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
69' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
68' Harvey Elliott shoots from outside the box, but Martin Dubravka has it under control
68' Sven Botman relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Mohamed Salah makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
68' Sven Botman relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
67' Sven Botman from Newcastle is ruled offside.
66' Reckless challenge there. James Milner commits a rough foul on Sean Longstaff
65' Newcastle take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
65' Virgil van Dijk successfully blocks the shot
65' A shot by Joelinton is blocked.
65' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
65' Ball possession: Newcastle: 37%, Liverpool: 63%.
65' The referee signals a free kick as Diogo Jota from Liverpool trips Callum Wilson
65' Joelinton makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
64' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
64' Kieran Trippier is leaving the field to be replaced by Jacob Murphy in a tactical substitution.
64' Miguel Almiron is leaving the field to be replaced by Anthony Gordon in a tactical substitution.
64' Alexander Isak is leaving the field to be replaced by Callum Wilson in a tactical substitution.
63' Diogo Jota from Liverpool sends an effort wide of target
63' Roberto Firmino creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
63' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
62' Martin Dubravka from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
62' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
62' Daniel Burn makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
61' Goal kick for Liverpool.
61' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle sends an effort wide of target
61' Newcastle start a counter attack.
61' Martin Dubravka from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
61' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
61' Ball possession: Newcastle: 39%, Liverpool: 61%.
60' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
60' It's raining, making conditions difficult for the players.
60' Goal kick for Newcastle.
60' Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the right.
60' The game is restarted.
59' Darwin Nunez is injured and is replaced by Roberto Firmino.
59' Jordan Henderson is leaving the field to be replaced by Harvey Elliott in a tactical substitution.
59' Stefan Bajcetic is leaving the field to be replaced by James Milner in a tactical substitution.
59' Cody Gakpo is leaving the field to be replaced by Diogo Jota in a tactical substitution.
58' Darwin Nunez is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
58' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
57' Good effort by Darwin Nunez as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
57' Liverpool start a counter attack.
57' Fabinho makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
57' Daniel Burn wins an air challenge against Joseph Gomez
57' Daniel Burn wins an air challenge against Cody Gakpo
57' Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
57' Cody Gakpo is penalised for pushing Kieran Trippier.
56' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
56' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
56' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
55' Goal kick for Liverpool.
55' A chance presents itself to Fabian Schaer from Newcastle but his header goes wide
55' Kieran Trippier from Newcastle swings in the corner from the left.
55' Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Ball possession: Newcastle: 37%, Liverpool: 63%.
55' Darwin Nunez comes back onto the field.
54' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
54' The game is restarted.
54' Darwin Nunez is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
54' Darwin Nunez is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
54' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
53' Dangerous challenge by Darwin Nunez from Liverpool. Kieran Trippier on the receiving end of that.
53' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
53' Goal kick for Liverpool.
52' Alexander Isak from Newcastle sends an effort wide of target
52' The cross by Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle successfully finds a teammate in the box.
52' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
52' The referee signals a free kick as Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool trips Joelinton
52' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
50' Kieran Trippier from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
50' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
50' Ball possession: Newcastle: 40%, Liverpool: 60%.
50' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
50' Andrew Robertson relieves the pressure with a clearance
50' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
49' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
49' The match resumes with a drop ball.
48' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
48' Sven Botman relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' Joelinton relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
47' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
47' Miguel Almiron relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' Liverpool start a counter attack.
47' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
46' The referee signals a free kick as Darwin Nunez from Liverpool trips Fabian Schaer
46' Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
46' The cross by Fabian Schaer from Newcastle successfully finds a teammate in the box.
46' Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
46' The second half is underway.
45+5' Liverpool has been the better team in this half
45+5' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+5' Ball possession: Newcastle: 38%, Liverpool: 62%.
45+4' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
45+4' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
45+4' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
45+3' Goal kick for Liverpool.
45+3' Miguel Almiron fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
45+3' Joseph Gomez from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+3' A player from Newcastle takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
45+3' Trent Alexander-Arnold relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+3' Fabian Schaer wins an air challenge against Virgil van Dijk
45+3' Cody Gakpo is penalised for pushing Sean Longstaff.
45+2' Goal kick for Newcastle.
45+2' Joseph Gomez creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
45+1' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Goal kick for Newcastle.
45' Fabian Schaer from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
45' Ball possession: Newcastle: 40%, Liverpool: 60%.
44' Sean Longstaff makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
44' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
44' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
44' Daniel Burn from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
43' Andrew Robertson swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
43' Daniel Burn relieves the pressure with a clearance
42' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
42' Alisson Becker from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
42' CROSSBAR! A header from Daniel Burn hits the crossbar!
42' Kieran Trippier from Newcastle swings in the corner from the right.
41' Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
40' Ball possession: Newcastle: 38%, Liverpool: 62%.
39' Good effort by Jordan Henderson as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
39' Sven Botman from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
39' Alexander Isak successfully blocks the shot
39' A shot by Mohamed Salah is blocked.
37' After a tactical foul, Miguel Almiron sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
37' The referee signals a free kick as Miguel Almiron from Newcastle trips Mohamed Salah
37' Darwin Nunez creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
37' Liverpool start a counter attack.
37' A chance presents itself to Fabian Schaer from Newcastle but his header goes wide
37' Kieran Trippier from Newcastle swings in the corner from the right.
37' Trent Alexander-Arnold relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Fabinho from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
37' Kieran Trippier swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
36' Darwin Nunez relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
36' Joseph Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
36' Kieran Trippier relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
35' The match is very one-sided right now. Liverpool are clearly dominating possession
35' Ball possession: Newcastle: 38%, Liverpool: 62%.
34' Joseph Gomez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
33' Miguel Almiron makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
33' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
33' Good effort by Joelinton as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
33' Daniel Burn creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
33' Kieran Trippier from Newcastle swings in the corner from the left.
33' Jordan Henderson relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Newcastle take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
32' Virgil van Dijk successfully blocks the shot
32' Sven Botman from Newcastle heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
32' Fabinho successfully blocks the shot
32' Fabian Schaer from Newcastle heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
32' Kieran Trippier from Newcastle swings in the corner from the left.
31' Good effort by Allan Saint-Maximin as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
31' Newcastle with a potentially dangerous attack.
31' Kieran Trippier relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Liverpool start a counter attack.
31' Andrew Robertson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
30' Andrew Robertson relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Newcastle start a counter attack.
30' Cody Gakpo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
30' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
30' Ball possession: Newcastle: 41%, Liverpool: 59%.
29' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
28' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
27' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
27' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
26' Newcastle take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
26' The game is restarted.
26' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
26' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
25' Good effort by Cody Gakpo as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
25' The cross by Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
25' Ball possession: Newcastle: 42%, Liverpool: 58%.
24' Elliot Anderson is leaving the field to be replaced by Martin Dubravka in a tactical substitution.
22' HE'S OFF! - Nick Pope is shown a red card! Heavy protests from his teammates!
22' Nick Pope handles the ball outside of the penalty area and could be in trouble here...
22' Liverpool start a counter attack.
22' Alisson Becker from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
20' Yellow card for Fabinho.
20' Reckless challenge there. Fabinho commits a rough foul on Elliot Anderson
20' Elliot Anderson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
20' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
20' Ball possession: Newcastle: 42%, Liverpool: 58%.
20' Cody Gakpo wins an air challenge against Joelinton
20' Joseph Gomez wins an air challenge against Alexander Isak
19' Mohamed Salah makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
19' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Liverpool stands.
18' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
17' Fabinho made the key pass for the goal!
17' Mohamed Salah provided the assist for the goal.
17' G O O O A A A L - Cody Gakpo scores with the right foot!17' The cross by Mohamed Salah from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
17' Liverpool with a potentially dangerous attack.
16' Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
16' Newcastle start a counter attack.
16' Fabian Schaer from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
16' Miguel Almiron from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
16' Andrew Robertson swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
15' Kieran Trippier from Newcastle intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
15' Daniel Burn relieves the pressure with a clearance
15' Ball possession: Newcastle: 46%, Liverpool: 54%.
15' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
14' Goal kick for Liverpool.
14' Goal kick for Liverpool.
13' Daniel Burn wins an air challenge against Fabinho
13' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
13' Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
12' Alexander Isak from Newcastle is ruled offside.
12' Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
11' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Liverpool stands.
11' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
10' Mohamed Salah made the key pass for the goal!
10' Trent Alexander-Arnold provided the assist for the goal.
10' G O O O A A A L - Darwin Nunez scores with the right foot!10' Trent Alexander-Arnold creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
10' Liverpool with a potentially dangerous attack.
10' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
10' Ball possession: Newcastle: 54%, Liverpool: 46%.
9' Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
9' Kieran Trippier from Newcastle is ruled offside.
9' Joseph Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Newcastle take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
8' Andrew Robertson relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
7' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
7' Sven Botman relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Joelinton successfully blocks the shot
7' A shot by Stefan Bajcetic is blocked.
7' Sean Longstaff relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Liverpool are trying to create something here.
7' Joseph Gomez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
6' Newcastle take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
6' Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
6' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
6' Sven Botman wins an air challenge against Mohamed Salah
5' Goal kick for Liverpool.
5' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
5' Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
5' Ball possession: Newcastle: 42%, Liverpool: 58%.
4' Alisson Becker makes a crucial save!
4' Good effort by Miguel Almiron as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
4' Allan Saint-Maximin creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
4' Newcastle start a counter attack.
4' Kieran Trippier relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Fabinho makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
3' Miguel Almiron makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
3' Safe hands from Alisson Becker as he comes out and claims the ball
3' Kieran Trippier relieves the pressure with a clearance
2' Liverpool are in control of the ball.
2' Nick Pope relieves the pressure with a clearance
2' Liverpool start a counter attack.
2' Andrew Robertson from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
1' Alexander Isak makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
1' Newcastle take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Liverpool kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
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