Liverpool edged Newcastle United 3–2, courtesy of a sensational stoppage-time goal from 16-year-old debutant Rio Ngumoha in the 100th minute.
Key Moments & Match Breakdown
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Early Liverpool dominance: Ryan Gravenberch opened the scoring with a long-range strike, followed immediately after the break by Hugo Ekitike, giving Liverpool a convincing 2–0 lead.
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Newcastle’s fightback: Despite being reduced to 10 men – following Anthony Gordon’s red card for a dangerous tackle on Virgil van Dijk – the hosts rallied. Bruno Guimarães headed in a goal, and substitute William Osula later netted an equalizer, leveling the score at 2–2.
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Stoppage-time heroics: Rio Ngumoha, making a dream debut, delivered the dramatic winner deep into added time – becoming Liverpool’s youngest ever goalscorer at 16 years and 361 days, and only the second 16-year-old in Premier League history to score a match-winning goal, joining Wayne Rooney.
Off-Field Drama & Wider Impact
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The “Isak Derby” subplot: Tensions ran high amid Alexander Isak’s absence and transfer saga. The Swedish striker’s ongoing push to leave Newcastle for Liverpool cast a shadow over the contest.
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Injury concerns mount for Newcastle: A physical encounter took its toll, with key players like Sandro Tonali and Joelinton picking up threatening injuries, and Gordon suspended following his red card—further compounding Newcastle’s troubles.
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