Newcastle United Vs Liverpool Highlights, Premier League: Ngumoha's Late Winner Hands LFC Three Points

• Location: Newcastle, England

• Stadium: St. James Park Stadium

• Date: Tuesday, August 26

• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST

• Referee: Simon Hooper

Total matches: 184

Newcastle United won: 49

Liverpool won: 91

Draws: 44

NUFC: Pope (GK); Livramento, Schar, Burn, Trippier; Guimarães, Tonali, Willock; Murphy, Barnes, Gordon

LFC: Alisson (GK); Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Ektike

Newcastle XI: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento, Joelinton, Tonali, Guimaraes, Elanga, Gordon, Barnes.

Subs: Ramsdale, Hall, Botman, Thiaw, Osula, Murphy, Willock, Ramsey, Miley.

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Jones, Gravenberch, Wirtz, Gakpo, Salah, Ekitike.

Subs: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Bradley, Endo, Chiesa, Leoni, Elliott, Robertson, Ngumoha.

"I'm feeling good, I'm feeling great. Obviously I couldn't play the first Premier League game, so I'm happy to be back with the team.

"Newcastle are really good, we know it will be a really tough game for us. We know from the Carabao Cup final they are good in set-pieces.

"We analysed the game against Bournemouth, of course, and also against Crystal Palace. We knew what we had to do better. Also for the new players, they need time. The Premier League, it's a different competition, also for them it's a different country."

When asked by Sky Sports presenter as to what's the update on Isak's future, "No, absolutely nothing to update you with unfortunately."

"We were training this morning and I was preparing for the game and I've had no updates on anything. The focus purely for me is on this game as I think you'll understand.

"It's not where we want to be at this moment of time, entering the new season without a recognised centre forward in that position. What I will say is Anthony Gordon has played the position really well for us historically. I thought he played really well last week, albeit didn't score but I think he led the line really well and I expect him to do it again today."

 "When we played Newcastle here last season, we were 1-0 down and then it went to 1-1. We brought in some substitutions and it helped and it changed the game. It's important to start with your best players but I think I have enough players to bring in and influence the game."

Slot also confirms that Szoboszlai will play at right-back

"Yes, it is. Joe Gomez not ready to start yet. Can have an impact in the game, starting comes too early. The best is Dominik Szoboszlai. He is still an attacking midfielder but because of his work-rate and defending, we thought he could play there.

"It helps that Ryan Gravenberch is back because he's better at positioning than the midfielders we had last game. I am expecting Newcastle to go one v one all over the pitch. The moment they go to a low block, the freedom is there for the full-backs."

Expect a raucous atmosphere at St. James Park as Newcastle United take on Liverpool in the Premier League tonight. The big question is however 0 Is Alexander Isak watching?

Liverpool get the ball rolling as Newcastle Utd seek a positive start against the PL champions at St James Park.

Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool 1'

Look at that noise as Newcastle United win a corner. The fans are waving flags and making every bit of noise that can support and motivate their players.

Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool 2'

Early start and there's no idea who's dominating whom in this fixture. Magpies are pressing high and tackles are flying in but Liverpool are staying compact.

Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool 5'

Nick Pope is called into action in an intense battle between these two sides at St. James Park. Florian Wirtz creates space for himself inside the Newcastle box and goes for goal from an angle but Pope is equal to it.

Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool 13'

Newcastle are having a pop at the LFC goal and as soon as it breaks down, Alisson releases Salah but the home defence stands firm. This is some game with end-to-end stuff.

Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool 19'

Anthony Gordon is stepping into the shoes of Alexander Isak and boy he is delivering! Two great chances with one being a header that went over the bar. LFC have had warning signs.

Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool 28'

Ryan Gravenberch gives Liverpool the lead at St. James Park with a peach of a goal! Out of nowhere, the Reds grab the lead as the Dutchman releases a shot and Pope remains unmoved. Silence befalls on the Toon Army.

Newcastle 0-1 Liverpool 33'

Magpies want that equaliser and press high again as they commit the LFC backline to concede a corner. Trippier takes it but the header from Dan Burn is wide.

Newcastle 0-1 Liverpool 38'

HT around the corner and Liverpool will be the happier side going into the break with a slender lead. Two mins are added as stoppages.

Newcastle 0-1 Liverpool 45+1'

Anthony Gordon receives red! VAR called into action and Simon Hooper sees it as dangerous play and overturns the yellow and turns into red.

Newcastle 0-1 Liverpool 45+2'

Half-time at St. James Park and Liverpool lead 10-men Newcastle United in the Premier League clash.

Newcastle 0-1 Liverpool HT'

Wow! The Premier League champions are now 2-0 up and NUFC's misery piles further. 10-men and now down two goals, the home fans have a mountain to climb.

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool 46'

Two of Newcastle's last three Premier League red cards have been awarded to Anthony Gordon (also v West Ham in March 2024). - Source BBC

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool 49'

Brunoooooooooo (not that one) It's Guimaraes! The Brazilian's header is right in the Liverpool net and St. James Park erupts. NUFC have a lifeline and it is from their captain.

Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool 56'

The goal has reinvigorated the Magpies faithful as the players look to dead-ball situation to get the desired equaliser. What a few minutes or so for the home team.

Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool 62'

Sandro Tonali, who suffered a shoulder injury earlier, is replaced by Lewis Miley.

Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool 65'

Liverpool have now settled down after that Newcastle attack post-Gumaires' goal. The Reds are moving the ball neatly and most importantly, they have a man advantage.

Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool 70'

Joelinton seems to have injured himself in the tackle and is in agony. Eddie Howe has seen enough and is calling on attack from the bench including new signing Jacob Ramsey.

Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool 75'

Woah! Newcastle players falling like nine pins. Fabian Schar goes down what seemingly looks like a head injury. The Swiss international's injury could further add to the woes of Newcastle fans and team alike. Replays show Van Dijk's arm going onto Schar's head but does not look ominous.

Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool 77'

Hugo Ekitike, is replaced by Federico Chiesa and Conor Bradley has also come on for Florian Wirtz. For Newcastle, Schar goes off with Thiaw making his NUFC debut.

Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool 82'

Who needs Isak when you have Osula! Magpies won't deny that as the forward levels for NUFC against Liverpool in the final few moments of the game. St James' Park erupts and how!

Newcastle 2-2 Liverpool 88'

Wow! 11 minutes of stoppages added on and Newcastle will cherish that especially after that leveller from Osula. Imagine if they go on to win it. The stadium will go bonkers.

Newcastle 2-2 Liverpool 90'

What has happened to Liverpool? It seems the Reds are down to ten men and Newcastle are a man up. The Magpies are cranking up the pressure despite the a man short and fans are loving every bit of this fightback.

Newcastle 2-2 Liverpool 94+4'

Football! What can one say! Rio Ngumoha is free and unmarked as the 16-year-old delivers the hammer blow to NUFC's fightback as he seems to have snatched three points at St. James' Park.

Newcastle 2-3 Liverpool 94+10'

A team filled with stars but it takes a 16-year-old to clinch a winner in one of the most exciting Premier League games. NUFC seem to have taken a draw but Rio Ngumoha's late winner sees Arne Slot's men take home all the plaudits.

Newcastle 2-3 Liverpool FT