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.
Even with ten men, Newcastle still managed to create more attempts than Liverpool. Gordon’s red card disrupted their tactics, but they still found a way to score and put pressure on Liverpool. That only shows how vulnerable Liverpool’s defense has been lately, and if they don’t tighten up it could cost them their chance of defending the title, relying on late goals won’t always save them.
This proves that if Newcastle had played with a full eleven until the final whistle, it would have been even more difficult for Liverpool to secure that win.