Liverpool boss Arne Slot left frustrated by Magpies’ direct approach, despite his side snatching a dramatic late victory at a stunned St. James’ Park.
In a match that had everything, a 16-year-old had the final say. Liverpool’s new era under Arne Slot continued in dramatic fashion as substitute Rio Ngumoha scored deep into injury time to break Newcastle hearts and secure a 3-2 win for the Reds after a truly chaotic Premier League encounter.
The game turned on its head just before halftime when Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon was shown a straight red card for a dangerous tackle on Virgil van Dijk. Despite that setback, the hosts, who had been the better team for much of the first half, found themselves 2-0 down after Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike scored for Liverpool.
But a 10-man Newcastle side, roared on by a passionate home crowd, staged a stunning comeback. Bruno Guimaraes’ powerful header gave them hope, and with just two minutes of normal time remaining, William Osula scrambled in a goal that sent St. James’ Park into delirium, seemingly earning his team a heroic point.
However, there was one final twist. In the 100th minute, young Rio Ngumoha found space in the box and fired home to break Newcastle’s resistance and secure a second consecutive last-gasp win for the champions.
While relieved with the result, Liverpool manager Arne Slot was openly critical of the match’s flow, expressing frustration with Newcastle’s direct style of play.
“I’m not too sure if I saw a football match today,” Slot admitted after the final whistle. “It was set-piece after set-piece, long throw after long throw. When a team with ten men has a goalkeeper taking every free-kick, having an extra player isn’t as big an advantage as you’d think. It becomes very difficult to control the game.”
He did, however, praise his team’s resilience and the moment of quality that won it. “The one and only truly good attack we had in the second half led to the goal. We moved the ball brilliantly from right to left, and it was a great finish from a 16-year-old.”
For Newcastle boss Eddie Howe, the defeat was a brutal pill to swallow after his team’s immense effort. “It’s a bruising game for us with so many different emotions,” a weary Howe stated. “I’m incredibly proud of the performance… the energy, the intensity. To come away with nothing, plus injuries and suspensions, it’s a pretty bad day.”
The match ensures Liverpool’s title defense continues with maximum points, while Newcastle is left to pick up the pieces after a defeat that felt more like a robbery.
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