ЁЯФеIs this the Premier League’s new rivalry? Liverpool edge Newcastle in dramatic 3-2 thriller
It was chaos, controversy, and pure Premier League drama at St. James’ Park as Newcastle United and Liverpool went head-to-head in what’s fast becoming one of English football’s fiercest new rivalries.
On a night filled with goals, red cards, boos from the stands, and a teenager making history, Liverpool snatched a last-gasp 3-2 win against a furious Newcastle side—leaving the Toon Army with more anger than answers.
A Fiery Battle Without Isak
The man at the center of this bitter rivalry—Newcastle’s unsettled striker Alexander Isak—wasn’t even in the stadium. But his transfer saga with Liverpool loomed large over every second of this fiery clash.
Despite being down to 10 men after Anthony Gordon’s reckless red card, Newcastle stunned the defending champions by coming back from 2-0 down. Bruno Guimaraes and substitute Will Osula scored to level the game, with St. James’ Park bouncing in disbelief.
But in the 100th minute, 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha stole the spotlight. His composed finish made him Liverpool’s youngest-ever goalscorer (16 years, 361 days), breaking Newcastle hearts and sparking wild celebrations in the away end.
Isak Saga Ignites Rivalry
The drama between these clubs isn’t just about what happens on the pitch. Liverpool’s aggressive pursuit of Isak—offering £110m, well short of Newcastle’s £150m price tag—has infuriated Toon fans.
To make things worse, the Reds also hijacked Newcastle’s move for Hugo Ekitike, signing him from Eintracht Frankfurt in a £70m deal. The anger boiled over at kickoff, with home fans loudly jeering Ekitike’s name when it was announced.
A huge banner reading “Get Into Them” summed up the hostile mood. And Newcastle players responded, sometimes too much, with Gordon’s rash tackle on Virgil van Dijk a prime example of emotion overriding control.
Liverpool Escapes but looks shaky.
While Liverpool walked away with three points, their defense looked anything but convincing. Just like in their opening win over Bournemouth, they threw away a 2-0 lead and relied on late drama to scrape victory.
Ibrahima Konate looked uncertain, £116m signing Florian Wirtz was subbed off after another quiet performance, and new left-back Milos Kerkez struggled to settle. Manager Arne Slot may even turn back to veteran Andy Robertson to steady the backline.
Newcastle, despite the loss, actually looked more likely to win before Ngumoha’s late strike. For Eddie Howe, the Isak drama only makes life harder, especially with Gordon now banned for three matches.
A Rivalry That Will Only Grow
The bitterness was evident in the stands as well.
Chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan was in attendance to watch the chaos, as the Isak saga continues to divide the club and its fans.
.With Isak’s future unresolved and both sets of fans at boiling point, Newcastle vs. Liverpool is fast becoming a must-watch Premier League rivalry—one that promises fireworks all season long.
ЁЯФе History was made, tempers flared, and a teenage hero emerged. Newcastle vs. Liverpool isn’t just a game anymore—it’s war.
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