Published on 28.08.2023
In an enthralling and contentious encounter, Darwin Nunez emerged as the hero for Liverpool, orchestrating a stunning comeback.
It was all the more remarkable considering Liverpool’s captain, Virgil van Dijk, was sent off due to a foul on Alexander Isak during the first half.
For Newcastle, this result extended their Premier League winless streak against Liverpool to nearly eight years. This match represented a prime opportunity to break this barren run, particularly given the advantage gained from Van Dijk’s expulsion.
The opening goal of the match arrived courtesy of Anthony Gordon, capitalizing on a mistake by Trent Alexander-Arnold to put Newcastle ahead. The Liverpool right-back’s fortune played a role, as referee Jon Brooks opted not to issue a second yellow card after Alexander-Arnold brought down Gordon during a surging run. Gary Neville’s assessment on Sky Sports was that this pivotal decision proved “too significant” for the match official.
However, Newcastle’s lead proved insufficient, as Nunez took center stage in the second half. In the 81st minute, Nunez leveled the scoreline after capitalizing on a mistake from Sven Botman, seizing the ball before slotting it past Nick Pope.
As if to add insult to injury, Nunez sealed the victory in stoppage time, striking emphatically to secure the win for Liverpool and granting Jurgen Klopp a record-breaking 11th consecutive league victory over Eddie Howe’s Newcastle.
