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Newcastle United vs Liverpool Highlights: Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo on target, Liverpool moves to EIGHTH spot with 2-0 win over 10-MAN Newcastle – Check Highlights
Elliot Anderson starting his debut Premier League game is the biggest development in Newcastle’s starting lineup. Eddie Howe just made one change from last Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Bournemouth, and Joe Willock is replaced by the 20-year-old. Willock is not playing today in preparation for the Carabao Cup final on Sunday due to a hamstring injury.
After overcoming an injury, Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool made his first start since January 2. The lone substitution made by Jurgen Klopp following Monday’s emphatic 2-0 victory over Merseyside rivals Everton is for the Dutchman. As Klopp prefers to maintain Joe Gomez at center-back, Joel Matip will have to make do with a spot on the bench.
The tragic death of Ghanaian international Christian Atsu, whose body was discovered after several days of searching as a result of the devastating earthquake that struck parts of Turkey and Syria, will cast a shadow on this game. Before relocating to Saudi Arabia and later Turkey, the midfielder played for Chelsea and Newcastle. This afternoon, before kickoff, the Magpies will observe a minute of silence in memory of their late star.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool Highlights: Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo on target, Liverpool moves to EIGHTH spot with 2-0 win over 10-MAN Newcastle – Check Highlights
Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo scored early goals to help Liverpool defeat Newcastle 2-0 on the road in the Premier League on Saturday. Nunez scored the game’s opening goal within 10 minutes into the first half after slipping in behind the Newcastle defence and smashing past goalie Nick Pope. Gakpo scored for the second time in a row shortly after to give Liverpool a double lead.
When Pope was dismissed after handling the ball outside the penalty area on the 22nd minute, Newcastle’s task became significantly more difficult. Without Pope, the club will not be able to compete in its first major final in 24 years when it takes on Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final the following week.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool Highlights: Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo on target, Liverpool moves to EIGHTH spot with 2-0 win over 10-MAN Newcastle – Check Highlights
Nunez handled a long ball from Trent Alexander Arnold and scored in the 10th minute to give Newcastle their first league loss since losing to Liverpool at the end of August. Following a concern that Nunez’s arm had been struck as he controlled the ball, VAR checked the goal and cleared it.
Seven minutes later, Gakpo extended Liverpool’s advantage by converting on a deft feed from Mohamed Salah. This was Gakpo’s second goal of the week after opening the scoring against Everton. Pope then attempted to head the ball but was sent out of his goal by a long clearance from his opponent, Alisson, and ended up grasping the ball with his hand well outside his penalty area.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool Highlights: Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo on target, Liverpool moves to EIGHTH spot with 2-0 win over 10-MAN Newcastle – Check Highlights
Newcastle had a strong response and was stopped by a combination of Alisson and the woodwork, but the damage had already been done. Newcastle deserves a lot of credit for Saturday’s loss, despite the fact that they lost a man in the process. They were also likely the better team for large stretches of the game.
Alisson made an outstanding save to divert Allan Saint-hard Maximin’s shot into the goalpost, and Dan Burn’s header struck the goalpost. In the second half, they continued to generate opportunities, with Callum Wilson also missing and Fabian Schar heading across goal.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool Highlights: Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo on target, Liverpool moves to EIGHTH spot with 2-0 win over 10-MAN Newcastle – Check Highlights
Liverpool Playing XI –
Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Bajcetic, Henderson, Salah, Nunez, Gakpo.
Subs: Kelleher, Milner, Keita, Firmino, Elliott, Jota, Tsimikas, Matip, Phillips.
Newcastle Playing XI –
Pope, Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn, Longstaff, Joelinton, Anderson, Almiron, Isak, Saint-Maximin.
Subs: Dubravka, Dummett, Lascelles, Gordon, Wilson, Ritchie, Lewis, Manquilo, Murphy.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool Highlights: Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo on target, Liverpool moves to EIGHTH spot with 2-0 win over 10-MAN Newcastle – Check Highlights
