Liverpool vs Newcastle
Premier League
12:30pm Saturday 14th September
Anfield
(Att: 51430)
Sadio Mane scored twice as Liverpool came from behind to preserve their 100 percent start to the year with a 3-1 victory over Newcastle at Anfield.
Newcastle chose a shock early lead throughout Jetro Willems’ powerful attack (7) but Liverpool, who enjoyed 80 percent ownership at the first half, turned things up before half-time together with Mane (28, 40) carrying his tally for targets from the Premier league that year to four.
Liverpool continued to dominate after the break and the game was finally made safe by Mohamed Salah since Jurgen Klopp’s side extended their lead over Manchester City, who confront Norwich live on Sky Sports at 5.30pm, in the top to five points.
A defeat of the season sees Newcastle drop to 16th in the table.
Anfield was left stunned after only seven minutes before hitting a potent shot to the upper corner, after Willems, chose by Christian Atsu around the flank, cut with an superb object of art.
Klopp needed a response by his side and that he made when Andy Robertson squared to Mane, who curled a superb finish from inside the penalty area.
After the equaliser it was all Liverpool. Referee Andre Marriner, and VAR, remained unmoved, although the hosts thought they ought to have had a penalty when Joel Matip appeared to have been hauled down by Jamaal Lascelles while assaulting a corner.
Liverpool took the lead five minutes before the break thanks to a touch of good luck.
The ball rebounded and on Mane although roberto Firmino, on in place of the Divock Origi, slid the ball through to Mane to hand the Senegal a tap-in from close range for his next.
Firmino was again the creator as his side’s advantage doubled of Liverpool. Salah was introduced by the striker’s beautiful movie pass in supporting the Newcastle defence and he concluded in fashion to extend Liverpool’s winning streak.
Next up from the Premier League for Liverpool is a trip to Stamford Bridge to face Frank Lampard’s Chelsea on Sunday, September 22, live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League (kick-off at 4.30pm).
Before that, Klopp’s side’s Champions League defence will get underway on Tuesday against Serie A side Napoli in the San Paolo stadium (kick-off at 8pm).
Newcastle will also be live on Sky Sports next weekend when they confront Brighton at St James’ Park on Saturday, September 21 (kick-off in 5.30pm).
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