Liverpool had been held to a draw at St. James’ Park on Wednesday as they drew 3-3 in a dramatic Premier League match.
A vivid begin for the hosts noticed Jacob Murphy hit the submit earlier than Alexander Isak bought them in entrance with a robust strike previous Caoimhín Kelleher, who then denied Anthony Gordon to maintain the rating at 1-0. Mohamed Salah had Liverpool’s finest probability of the primary half, however could not get Jarell Quansah’s go underneath management inside the field.
The Reds appeared improved after the break and levelled the scoring when Curtis Jones added the final touch to Salah’s ball. Isak was one of many standouts on the night time for the Magpies and made his mark once more when aiding Gordon as they retook the lead, however parity was quickly restored as Trent Alexander-Arnold gained again possession earlier than aiding Salah.
The Egypt worldwide was Liverpool’s star of the second half with a chic efficiency, and after he was unfortunate to hit the bar following some spectacular footwork, he bought his aspect forward with an correct end previous Nick Pope. The Reds appeared in command of the sport earlier than a late Newcastle free kick, and a uncommon goalkeeping error from Kelleher allowed Fabian Schär to complete on the again submit.
Positives
Liverpool responded after a sluggish first half, with standout performances from Salah and Alexander-Arnold, two gamers who will quickly enter the ultimate six months of their contract.
Negatives
Liverpool clearly missed the affect of Ibrahima Konaté at instances, although each Joe Gomez and Quansah have not had as many alternatives to achieve sharpness lately. Kelleher has been faultless since deputising for Alisson, and he can be disillusioned along with his error on the finish of the sport.
Supervisor score (1-10; 10 = finest)
Arne Slot, 7 — Liverpool appeared improved after the second half and Slot’s substitution made an instantaneous influence to get the sport to 2-2, earlier than finally getting forward. A well-managed recreation by the Reds’ head coach.
Participant scores
GK Caoimhín Kelleher, 5 — There was little he may do a few chic effort from Isak, although the Liverpool goalkeeper did stop Gordon from doubling Newcastle’s lead from an enormous probability within the first half. Unfortunate to not hold out Newcastle’s second, however at fault for the third because the Magpies drew stage within the ninetieth minute.
DF Andy Robertson, 6 — He appeared to help the assault with ahead runs on the proper time, and he requested questions of the defence with some crosses into the field.
DF Virgil van Dijk, 6 — Assured and sometimes gained the ball again when difficult for it, however may have stepped up sooner to play Isak offside for the opener. A powerful problem slowed a Newcastle counter-attack on the finish of the match.
DF Joe Gomez, 5 — Blocked an effort from Gordon within the second half, however then allowed him to activate his stronger foot earlier than he scored. Took care when transitioning the ball forwards, however struggled at instances when remoted with Isak.
DF Jarell Quansah, 6 — He was deployed at right-back for Liverpool and defended nicely all through, whereas he was additionally unfortunate to not register an help after a vivid run and go discovered Salah in a harmful space. Might have been extra conscious of Gordon’s run in behind earlier than Newcastle’s second.
MF Ryan Gravenberch, 5 — Not at his common finest on the night time, and caught in possession on too many events. Changed within the 67th minute by Dominik Szoboszlai.
MF Alexis Mac Allister, 6 — Unfortunate along with his effort within the 14th minute after which hit the submit seconds later. Unlocked Salah down the suitable flank earlier than Liverpool’s equaliser. Booked harshly for a foul that did not have a lot in it, which suggests he’ll miss the Merseyside derby in opposition to Everton on the weekend.
MF Curtis Jones, 7 — Exact with passing and tried to get issues transferring in the suitable path. Discovered Salah with a well-placed ball within the first half. Timed his run completely within the fiftieth minute earlier than connecting with Salah’s go to complete previous Pope.
FW Cody Gakpo, 5 — Uninvolved within the first half exterior of some constructive work within the field, however noticed his effort blocked after reducing inside. Threatened the objective with a volley within the second half to power a nook, after which headed throughout objective however narrowly missed Darwin Núñez on the again submit.
FW Darwin Núñez, 5 — His finish product may have been higher when main Liverpool counter-attacks, along with his go to Salah positioned behind the Egypt worldwide. Near getting Liverpool in entrance on the again submit however was a fraction of a second late to Gakpo’s go.
FW Mohamed Salah, 10 — It is not fairly clear how Salah ready for the second half, however that was probably the greatest 45 minutes of his Liverpool profession. Two targets and an help, together with a magical second with elite footwork earlier than hitting an effort off the bar.
Substitutes (gamers launched after 70 minutes = no score)
Trent Alexander-Arnold (Gomez, 67′) 8 — Made an instantaneous influence when approaching, successful again possession earlier than making a wise run down the road and aiding Salah for Liverpool’s second equaliser of the match. Booked for his first foul of the match in opposition to Gordon.
Dominik Szoboszlai (Gravenberch, 67′) 6 — Was deployed in a sophisticated position. Set Liverpool’s press nicely and stretched Newcastle’s midfield with clever runs.
Luis Díaz (Gakpo, 67′) 6 — Labored laborious on the left flank and supplied a lift to Liverpool counter-attacks. All the time appeared to beat his marker and was vivid within the field, reducing inside on his proper foot earlier than working efforts at objective.