Darwin's (r)evolution! 10-man L'pool rise from the abyss to grab a win at St. James' Park
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Reading Time: 3min | Sun. 27.08.23. | 20:29
The Magpies were one up, VVD was sent off, everything seemed to be going awful for the visitors. But don't forget it's Liverpool we're talking about here...
Unbelievable, crazy, so Liverpool-eish! Jurgen Klopp's side beat Newcastle 2-1 in a high-voltage rollercoaster at St. James' Park on Sunday night after coming from behind despite the fact they played the most of the match without Virgil van Dijk, who was sent off before the half-an-hour mark.
Darwin Nunez saves the day with a brace to defeat Newcastle 🔥
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) August 27, 2023
Liverpool had never won a game while trailing and a man down before today 😲 pic.twitter.com/rcygYUMNCs
What a spectacle, what a night to remember. Another iconic one in the history of the Scousers. And it started so awfully for them, as the hosts struck early through high-flying youngster Anthony Gordon, who kept torturing Trent Alexander-Arnold on that right wing.
TAA's amateurish mistake following Mo Salah's pass provided Gordon with a clear-cut chance and he didn't hesitate to put it past Alisson for an early 1-0 lead.
⚽️🏴 GOAL | Liverpool 0-1 Newcastle | Anthony Gordon
— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) August 27, 2023
Big mistake from Alexander Arnold and Anthony scores!!pic.twitter.com/ITY0T2muUc
Instead of bouncing back, the visitors pushed themselves further down the hole with VVD's red card after the Dutch centre-back took down Alexander Isak near the edge of the box as the last man in Liverpool's defence.
Red Card to Van Dijk due to this tackle.pic.twitter.com/7YUv7iVtLq
— FansArena (@FansArena4) August 27, 2023
The Magpies, cheered by their ecstatic crowd, felt this was just the time to tear the Reds apart. Almiron launched a superb volley, and Alisson reacted marvellously to keep his side afloat. The pressure on Klopp's back line became almost unbearable, but after failing to double the lead, the hosts suffered a shocking rival's late comeback. Darwin Nunez came in with only 13 minutes left on the clock. Alas, it was enough for the Uruguayan forward to bag a jaw-dropping brace, with two almost similar goals.
DARWIN NUNEZ 1-1
— Viktor Fagerström (@ViktorFagerLFC) August 27, 2023
Belter of a finish!! pic.twitter.com/ckNRCdfCDN
The other one, for the win, came deep into a stoppage time to silence packed St. James' Park and ruin the day for Eddie Howe and his lot.
🚨 GOAL | Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool | Darwin Nunez (2)pic.twitter.com/QuaCCvWaML
— VAR Tático (@vartatico) August 27, 2023
Never, ever underestimate L'pool, not even with their backs to the wall. It's the moment when they can hurt you the most!
PREMIER LEAGUE - MATCHDAY 3
Friday
Chelsea - Luton 3-0 (1-0)
/Sterling 17, 68, Jackson 75/
Saturday
Bournemouth - Tottenham 0-2 (0-1)
/Maddison 17, Kulusevski 63/
Arsenal - Fulham 2-2 (0-1)
/Saka 70 pen, Nketiah 72 - Pereira 1, Palhinha 87/
Brentford - Crystal Palace 1-1 (1-0)
/Schade 18 - Andersen 76/
Everton - Wolves 0-1 (0-0)
/Kalajdzic 87/
Man Utd - Nottingham Forest 3-2 (1-2)
/Eriksen 17, Casemiro 52, Bruno 76 pen - Awoniyi 1, Boly 4/
Brighton - West Ham 1-3 (0-1)
/Gross 81 - Ward-Prowse 19, Bowen 58, Antonio 63/
Sunday
Burnley - Aston Villa 1-3 (0-2)
/Foster 46 - Cash 8, 20, Diaby 61/
Sheffield Utd - Man City 1-2 (0-0)
/Bogle 81 - Haaland 63, Rodri 88/
Newcastle - Liverpool 1-2 (1-0)
/Gordon 25 - Nunez 81, 90+3/
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