Liverpool vs Newcastle
Premier League
12:30pm Saturday 14th September
Anfield
(Att: 51430)
Sadio Mane scored twice as Liverpool came from behind to maintain their 100 per cent start to the year with a victory over Newcastle at Anfield.
Newcastle took a shock early lead through Jetro Willems’ powerful attack (7) but Liverpool, that appreciated 80 per cent possession at the first half, flipped things up before half-time with Mane (28, 40) taking his tally for goals from the Premier league that year .
Liverpool continued to dominate after the break and the match was eventually made safe by Mohamed Salah as Jurgen Klopp’s side extended their lead over Manchester City, who face Norwich live on Sky Sports at 5.30pm, in the very best to five points.
A third defeat of the season sees Newcastle fall to 16th at the table.
Anfield was left stunned after only seven minutes before striking a highly effective shot to the top corner when Willems, chosen out by Christian Atsu on the flank, cut inside Trent Alexander-Arnold having an fantastic article of art.
Klopp had a response when Andy Robertson squared to Mane, who curled a great finish from inside the playground, and he made one.
Following the equaliser it had been all Liverpool. Referee Andre Marriner, also VAR, stayed unmoved, although the hosts thought that they ought to have had a penalty when Joel Matip appeared to have been dragged down from Jamaal Lascelles while attacking a corner.
Liverpool eventually took the lead five minutes before the break thanks.
Roberto Firmino, on in place of the Divock Origi, slid the ball to Mane but the ball rebounded off Martin Dubravka and on Mane to hand the Senegal a.
Firmino was Liverpool’s founder as Salah doubled his side’s advantage. Salah was introduced by the striker’s beautiful backheeled flick pass in supporting the Newcastle defence and he also finished to expand Liverpool’s winning streak to 14 matches.
Next up in 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 gets 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 in St James’ Park on Saturday, September 21 (kick-off in 5.30pm).
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