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 shiny begin for the hosts noticed Jacob Murphy hit the submit earlier than Alexander Isak received them in entrance with a strong strike previous Caoimhín Kelleher, who then denied Anthony Gordon to maintain the rating at 1-0. Mohamed Salah had Liverpool’s greatest probability of the primary half, however could not get Jarell Quansah‘s cross underneath management inside the field.
The Reds seemed improved after the break and levelled the scoring when Curtis Jones added the of completion 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 received again possession earlier than aiding Salah.
The Egypt worldwide was Liverpool’s star of the second half with a elegant efficiency, and after he was unfortunate to hit the bar following some spectacular footwork, he received his facet 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 occasions, although each Joe Gomez and Quansah have not had as many alternatives to realize sharpness not too long ago. Kelleher has been faultless since deputising for Alisson, and he will likely be upset along with his error on the finish of the sport.
Manager score (1-10; 10 = greatest)
Arne Slot, 7 — Liverpool seemed improved after the second half and Slot’s substitution made an immediate influence to get the sport to 2-2, earlier than finally getting forward. A well-managed sport by the Reds’ head coach.
Player rankings
GK Caoimhín Kelleher, 5 — There was little he may do a couple of elegant effort from Isak, although the Liverpool goalkeeper did forestall Gordon from doubling Newcastle’s lead from an enormous probability within the first half. Unlucky to not hold out Newcastle’s second, however at fault for the third because the Magpies drew degree within the ninetieth minute.
DF Andy Robertson, 6 — He seemed to assist 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 infrequently received the ball again when difficult for it, however may have stepped up sooner to play Isak offside for the opener. A robust 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 occasions when remoted with Isak.
DF Jarell Quansah, 6 — He was deployed at right-back for Liverpool and defended properly all through, whereas he was additionally unfortunate to not register an help after a shiny run and cross discovered Salah in a harmful space. Could have been extra conscious of Gordon’s run in behind earlier than Newcastle’s second.
MF Ryan Gravenberch, 5 — Not at his typical greatest on the night time, and caught in possession on too many events. Replaced within the 67th minute by Dominik Szoboszlai.
MF Alexis Mac Allister, 6 — Unlucky along with his effort within the 14th minute after which hit the submit seconds later. Unlocked Salah down the best flank earlier than Liverpool’s equaliser. Booked harshly for a foul that did not have a lot in it, which implies he’ll miss the Merseyside derby in opposition to Everton on the weekend.
MF Curtis Jones, 7 — Precise with passing and tried to get issues shifting in the best course. Found Salah with a well-placed ball within the first half. Timed his run completely within the fiftieth minute earlier than connecting with Salah’s cross to complete previous Pope.
FW Cody Gakpo, 5 — Uninvolved within the first half outdoors of some constructive work within the field, however noticed his effort blocked after chopping inside. Threatened the purpose with a volley within the second half to drive a nook, after which headed throughout purpose 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 cross to Salah positioned behind the Egypt worldwide. Close to getting Liverpool in entrance on the again submit however was a fraction of a second late to Gakpo’s cross.
FW Mohamed Salah, 10 — It’s not fairly clear how Salah ready for the second half, however that was top-of-the-line 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 immediate influence when approaching, profitable 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 complicated function. Set Liverpool’s press properly and stretched Newcastle’s midfield with clever runs.
Luis Díaz (Gakpo, 67′) 6 — Worked arduous on the left flank and offered a lift to Liverpool counter-attacks. Always seemed to beat his marker and was shiny within the field, chopping inside on his proper foot earlier than working efforts at purpose.
