Liverpool erase goal, man deficit to win at Newcastle

Liverpool came back from a goal (and a man) down to beat Newcastle 2-1 at St. James’ Park on Sunday, as Darwin Nuñez scored twice after the 80th minute in what might have been Mohamed Salah’s final game for the club.

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Things couldn’t have started off worse for Liverpool, as two pivotal moments in the first half looked like handing all three points to Newcastle on a silver platter.

First, Mohamed Salah, who has reportedly agreed to join Saudi side Al-Ittihad, played the ball back to Trent Alexander-Arnold in the 25th minute, but the ball went under the right back’s foot and Anthony Gordon was off to the races with only the goalkeeper to beat. Alisson rushed out quickly as he could, but Gordon slotted it between his legs to take the lead. Gordon, who was signed from Everton for $50 million last season, was released by Liverpool’s academy at the age of 11.

Three minutes after the gaffe and goal, Virgil van Dijk was shown a straight red card for clipping the heels of Alexander Isak as he raced in on goal with a scoring chance to come. Video review upheld the call on the field, though Van Dijk vehemently argued that he also got the ball with his challenge.

Newcastle appeared quite happy to protect their goal and man advantage, rather than remaining on the front foot in pursuit of a second goal, and eventually they were made to pay for it. Liverpool’s 81st-minute equalizer came courtesy of some laughable luck as Dan Burn got tangled up with the ball and sent Nuñez through with a shooting chance from a very difficult angle. The Uruguayan struck a two-bouncer off the inside of the far post with his first touch.

11 minutes later, it was essentially the same attacking sequence, and the same result, from Liverpool. Salah timed the through ball perfectly as Nuñez peeled away from Burn once again. Nuñez ran onto the ball and placed another first-time finish inside the far post.

What’s next?

Liverpool will be back in action next Sunday (9 am ET), when red-hot Aston Villa visit Anfield ahead of the September international break. Newcastle will face a similarly tricky test down on the south coast, away to Brighton.

Newcastle vs Liverpool, final score: 1-2

Goalscorers: Anthony Gordon (25'), Darwin Nuñez (81', 90'+2)

How to watch Newcastle vs Liverpool live, stream link, time

Kickoff: 11:30 am ET, Sunday (August 27)
TV: USA Network
Online: Watch online via NBCSports.com