This was a surprising result following how late Newcastle equalized and it would have been easier to have ruled the game off as a draw. Liverpool didn’t play at their best today, the red card was all it took to give them the advantage but even then, Newcastle was such a challenge in the end, they just were unable to take the lead or hold the game in a draw. Ekitike has gone to be such a force in Liverpool, has scored in both Liverpool games thus far.
The last minutes goal for Liverpool was a shocker to Newcastle at the moment they had thought it was all going to end in a 2:2 draw, a result which would have favoured Newcastle the more because they were playing a 10 man team. Scoring 2 goals with a red card against the defending champions Liverpool, I think Newcastle actually tried and should be applauding for that. The Liverpool defense too wasn't looking good which was why Newcastle could have gotten those 2 goals, which is something that should catch Arne Slot attention to find a solution for that this season. It wasn't a convincing win actually.
I was thinking that Liverpool will have serious issues this year due to the death od Jota but seeing how they started the season, i will not remove them from the list of the team that will likely win the league trophy this year. Beating Bournemouth is not an easy task yet they did it and what they played Newcastle is a confirmation of their readiness to challenge any team and prevail. Although luck played a role in their victory against Newcastle because that match ought to be a draw.
