If it was not because Liverpool was able to add one goal and win the game yesterday, many people would have blamed them for their poor performance. If not for their poor performance, how could Newcastle who had only 10 men on the pitch manage to score two goals against Liverpool, who had 11 men on the pitch? The goals from Newcastle came as an equalizer, which is a very poor sign.
The same thing happened against Bournemouth. Liverpool was two goals down, and although they managed to equalize, Bournemouth was still able to respond quickly. Later, Liverpool struggled to score two more goals late in the match.Liverpool needs to address what has happened in these two matches. They cannot continue like this. If they keep allowing opponents to equalize, they won't always be lucky enough to score a late winner.
Liverpool is defending champion and their fans have high hope from the club. You are right, Anthony Gordon was shown red red towards the final moment of first half and Newcastle was reduced to 10 men in second half, yet they were able to equalize the game in 88th minute. It was due to Rio Ngumoha goal in 90+10 minute that Liverpool was able to win the match otherwise it was a confirm draw. If Liverpool continue playing like that then it will be difficult for them to defend their title.
Yes, they didn't play particularly well, even against their opponents down to ten men. I see Liverpool performing below my expectations. Liverpool, who played so well in every aspect last year, seem to have narrowly won both of their matches this year. Newcastle United were the lucky ones to receive a red card. If this match had ended with both teams having the same number of players, Newcastle United would likely have won. Liverpool played so ineffectively.