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:
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The season so far for both these clubs:
Liverpool didn’t have the greatest start, drawing with both Fulham and Crystal Palace before suffering defeat at Manchester United. They bounced back in style though, smashing Bournemouth 9-0 at the weekend to equal the Premier League record margin of victory - and leading Scott Parker to be fired from the Cherries.
They sit 12th, with five points from four games.
Newcastle are two places and one point ahead of the Reds, having won on the opening day of the season against Nottingham Forest. Since then it has been three draws for the Magpies, against Brighton, Man City and most recently Wolves.
Alexander Isak receives work visa ahead of Newcastle debut
The Times’ Martin Hardy reported just a couple of hours ago that new Newcastle United signing Alexander Isak has received his visa from the Home Office - meaning he’s clear to feature in tonight’s game.
The deadline was 75 minutes before kick-off, Eddie Howe confirmed recently, so the Swedish forward is set to be involved at Anfield.
Whether that’s in the starting XI or off the bench, we’ll find out at 7pm.
‘We will try everything’: Jurgen Klopp on Liverpool’s hunt for a midfielder
Jurgen Klopp would prefer Liverpool to “risk a bit more” in the transfer market but he ultimately accepts their situation as the search for a midfielder goes to the wire.
Liverpool’s outlay on Darwin Nunez, Fabio Carvalho and Calvin Ramsay this summer may end up costing them just north of £100million but they will recoup around three quarters of that on outgoings.
While Klopp is seeking to bolster his squad in the middle of the park before the transfer window closes on Thursday night, the Reds manager recognises the decision is out of his hands.
More from the boss on the Reds’ late search for recruits:
‘We will try everything’: Jurgen Klopp on Liverpool’s hunt for a midfielder
Newcastle striker Callum Wilson facing hamstring injury ‘setback’
Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson has expressed his frustration with the hamstring injury that has stalled his strong start to the new Premier League campaign.
Wilson limped off midway through his side’s 3-3 draw with Manchester City earlier this month and is expected to remain on the sidelines for at least two more weeks.
The 30-year-old told BBC Radio 5 Live’s The Footballer’s Football Podcast: “I have a had a little setback – disappointing because I felt like I had found my form and rhythm.”
Wilson scored in his side’s opening day of the season win over Nottingham Forest and again against City before hobbling off after 70 minutes.
Chris Wood took his place in the line-up against Wolves at the weekend, while Alexander Isak has since been added to the squad after signing from Real Sociedad.
He added: “It’s frustrating because you do everything right – the ultimate professional.
“There are probably not many people in the dressing room that are more professional than myself – the way I eat, the way I sleep, the way I recover.
“That’s the most frustrating thing – you’re putting your heart and soul into making sure you stay there. A little setback – it’s fine – but I’ve had to put it into perspective.”
How to watch Liverpool vs Newcastle online and on TV today
Liverpool host Newcastle in the Premier League tonight as Jurgen Klopp’s side look to build on their 9-0 demolition of Bournemouth.
The result was Liverpool’s first win of the Premier League season and was the boost the Reds needed after their defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Klopp’s side remain short on numbers due to injuries and suspension and face a tough challenge against Eddie Howe’s Newcastle in their first three-game week of the season.
Newcastle salvaged a draw at Wolves on Sunday thanks to Allan Saint-Maximin’s stunning late equaliser, extending their unbeaten start to the season.
Here’s everything you need to know.
How to watch Liverpool vs Newcastle online and on TV today
Liverpool vs Newcastle
Hello and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of Liverpool vs Newcastle from Anfield. The Reds come into the game full of confidence after their impressive display against Bouremouth that saw Luis Diaz, Roberto Firmino, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Harvey Elliott and Fabio Calvalho all contribute goals in a 9-0 victory.
It was Liverpool’s first win of the season following draws with Fulham and Crystal Palace as well as a defeat to Manchester United. Jurgen Klopp will be hoping for more of the same tonight but Newcastle will prove a much tough test.
Eddie Howe’s men are unbeaten in this campaign though they have only picked up one win - against Nottingham Forest. Still, impressive draws against Brighton and Manchester City before Allan Saint-Maximin’s last minute equaliser versus Wolves sees the Magpies start the night ahead of Liverpool in the table and they would very much like to stay there.
New record siging Alexander Isak could make his debut for the club and they’ll be hoping he hits the ground running in front of goal.
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