Dem Liverpool FC the second win in the second game in the Premier League. In the crazy last-minute success Newcastle United the English master can still prevail extremely briefly.
The games between Newcastle United and that Liverpool FC draw one “iconic rivalry that has always been there”, Eddie Howe had two years ago to meet this clash in the Premier League noted. And the Newcastle coach should feel confirmed again.
Also in the latest duel on Monday evening (25.8.2025), Howe saw an emotionally charged, crazy, exciting and sometimes tough duel, which with an exciting 3: 2 (1: 0) in St. James Park for Liverpool ended.
Hard duels
Ryan Gravenberch (35th min) scored the goals for the “Reds”, ex-Frankfurt Hugo Ekitiké (46.) and Rio Ngumoha (90.+10). Bruno Guimarães (57th) and William Osula (88th) met for Newcastle.
Liverpool newcomer Florian Wirtz had also had to find out right at the beginning of the extremely hectic game with which intensity and hardness sometimes get down to business on the British island. Defender Kieran Trippier only got painfully at the 22 -year -old offensive player, after which he also tore up Ekitiké.
Gordon has the first Newcastle chance
But the Liverpool coach Arne Slot did not impress them with this. It was also Wirtz who had the first goal chance (13th)-but his Schlenzer from a distance was able to ward off Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope.
It remained hot -blooded and emotionally on both sides, but also inaccurate and little structured. Newcastle kept ran in, but there was no accuracy. After 27 minutes then the first mention of the possibility of the Magpies (Elsters). Anthony Gordon came to the header from six meters, but not really behind the ball, so he didn’t hit the goal.
Liverpool turns the momentum
And just a minute later it was again the striker who, after a flat cross from Anthony Elanga, did not really get his foot on the ball in front of the goal. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker was able to take the ball.
Liverpool seemed to have to accept a goal, when the sheet suddenly and unexpectedly turned. Newcastle left Ryan Gravenberch too much space around 20 meters in front of the goal and did not consistently attack. The Dutch used this short moment for a low shot that flew into the goal net to 1-0 (35th) for the guests.
Gordon sees red, Ekitiké increased
The hit left effect with the Howe team. Until the break, Newcastle no longer gained a chance. In addition, Newcastle had had to continue playing outnumbered since the 45th minute because Gordon was shown the red card after brutal and over-motivated against Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk by referee Simon Hooper.
Newcastles Gordon (left) foul Virgil van Dijk and sees the red card
And as soon as the game was kicked off again, Liverpool took the first chance of 2-0. Ekitiké came to the shot from 14 meters of gate removal, the ball hit the left corner flat. This goal was so quickly that coach Slot had not even taken his place and had to be told by his assistants.
Dangerous standards and Connecting goal
Despite the renewed setback, Newcastle did not give up. After a flank from the left side, Bruno Guimarães prevailed in the header duel and converted from seven meters to 1: 2. After that, the emotions in the ranks almost boiled over.
And the magpies continued to develop enormous energy and mainly follow up on standard situations. Liverpool goalkeeper Becker had to risk heads and collars in a corner and collar directly on the gate to clarify the ball in front of the goal line (64.).
Newcastle tried everything, Liverpool hits
Liverpool subsequently only managed to get a little rest into the game, to win control and to use the outnumbered.
Newcastle tirelessly tried everything, ran again and again with the last strength and got an opportunity that used the magpies to equalize. A long ball behind the “Reds” defense chain used Osula ice cold and pushed in to 2-2, past the goalkeeper Becker, which is storming out of his goal.
Newcastle continued to ran in the eleven -minute added time. Liverpool, after one of the few relief attacks, still brought the carelessness in the defense after a fine combination game.
The only 16 -year -old just substituted Rio Ngumoha shortly before the end of the stoppage – after a nice combination of the “Reds” – converted to the 3-2 final score in an extraordinary game by direct acceptance from eleven meters.