Liverpool vs Newcastle LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction after late Fabio Carvalho winner
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool end Newcastle’s unbeaten start with last minute winner
The clock had ticked into the 98th minute. It was so late that it felt Divock Origi territory, except there is no Origi at Anfield any more. But if there was a vacancy for a new supersub, perhaps Fabio Carvalho is filling it.
His first Liverpool goal came as a replacement against Bournemouth on Saturday. His second was far more significant, ending Newcastle’s unbeaten start to the season, getting Liverpool a win when a draw beckoned, suggesting they have regained their capacity for the unlikely.
It was taken beautifully, Carvalho celebrating his 20th birthday the previous day by swivelling to volley in after a bout of penalty-box pinball.
The ball had come via Mohamed Salah’s shoulder but the sweetest touch came from the summer signing and Liverpool, not for the first time in Klopp’s reign, proved experts in escapology.
For the eighth time in nine league games they trailed. They conjured a comeback victory against a hugely impressive Newcastle side.
Relive all the action from Anfield as Liverpool defeated Newcastle United:
81’ - Liverpool 1-1 Newcastle
All the Liverpool fans are stood up, these are nervous moments for them. The Reds could do with a win here but time is running out.
Gomez fizzes the ball over to the left wing where Tsimikas dinks the ball to Carvalho. He shields it from Willock who bundles into him and gifts Liverpool a free kick.
78’ - Liverpool 1-1 Newcastle
Constant pressure from Liverpool sees them attack from the right but Joelinton dispossesses Elliott. Liverpool get it back and switch the play.
Carvalho flicks one on but can’t reach Salah and Newcastle’s clearance get recycled again. Diaz collects it on the left, cuts inside and shoots forcing Pope into a save that he palms over the bar!
75’ - Liverpool 1-1 Newcastle
Diaz fizzes a square pass across to Elliott which could prove dangerous for Newcastle if it wasn’t for Burn leaping into action and intercepting the ball with a lunging slide.
He works it away and Newcastle sweep forward. Their attack is cut short thanks to a foul from Fabinho.
72’ - Liverpool 1-1 Newcastle
Chris Wood has come on for Newcastle replacing Alexander Isak who immediately puts an ice pack on his leg which isn’t the best sign considering his fine debut tonight.
Dan Burn gives away a free kick but he’s there to meet and clear Milner’s delivery into the box.
69’ - Liverpool 1-1 Newcastle
Harvey Elliott tries to weaves his way into the box from the right but holds onto the ball too long and runs it out of play for a goal kick.
Klopp is prepping a triple change. Jordan Henderson, Andy Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold are hooked with Kostas Tsimikas, Fabio Carvalho and James Milner replacing them.
64’ - Liverpool 1-1 Newcastle
Can Liverpool go on to win the game now? Goals bring confidence and Liverpool need that more than anything at the minute.
Luis Diaz drives at Trippier and fizzes a cross over towards Mo Salah. Burn gets in the way and manages to boot the ball clear. These are worrying signs for the visitors.
61’ GOAL! - Liverpool 1-1 Newcastle (Firmino)⚽️
Liverpool are level! It’s a simple yet pleasing move starting from the back, the Reds work the ball over to Mo Salah who drives up the right side of the pitch and pulls the ball back to Roberto Firmino.
He finishes it with an ease and confidence befitting his form and Anfield goes wild.
60’ - Liverpool 0-1 Newcastle
Save! Van Dijk dinks a clever ball over the top and finds Salah but he fails to bring the ball under control and it rolls to Diaz. He’s blocked off but the ball comes to Elliott who drills a low shot at goal and forces Pope into a sharp save low to his right.
57’ - Liverpool 0-1 Newcastle
There’s something off about this Liverpool team. Tey’res not flowing and working as we all know they can which must be mightily infuriating for Jurgen Klopp.
When they move the ball quickly the crowd gets excited but once again their play in the final third is poor. Robertson’s cross comes straight into the arms of Pope.
54’ - Liverpool 0-1 Newcastle
Disallowed goal! Henderson and Longstaff have a barny in the Newcastle penalty area which results in a free kick for the visitors. Pope sends it over to Targett who threads it down the line and plays Isak in behind Gomez.
He carries the ball into the box, sits Robertson down then calmly guides his shot past Alisson only for the offside flag to go up.
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