16-year-old Rio Ngumoha scored a 100th-minute winning goal as Liverpool defeated Newcastle 3-2 in a Premier League thriller on Monday night.
Ryan Gravenberch and long-time Newcastle target Hugo Ekitike struck for the English champions, either side of Anthony Gordon’s red card for a wild lunge on Virgil van Dijk.
But amid a frenzied atmosphere at St. James’ Park, the Magpies battled back through Bruno Guimaraes and William Osula only to be denied by teenage sensation Ngumoha, who became the youngest goalscorer in Liverpool’s history.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said: “This is also what makes the Premier League special.
“Maybe it wasn’t the best game in terms of tactics or in terms of playing football, but I think every fan everywhere around the world enjoyed watching this game of football.”
The victory takes Liverpool level on maximum points from two games with Tottenham and title rivals Arsenal, who travel to Anfield on Sunday.
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Newcastle remain without a win as they miss their wantaway talisman Alexander Isak.
The Swedish striker scored the winner when the sides last met in the Carabao Cup final in March as Newcastle lifted their first domestic trophy for 70 years.
But Isak is yet to feature for Eddie Howe’s men this season as he seeks an exit from Tyneside.
Liverpool are the likely destination if Isak does leave before the transfer window closes in a week’s time.
The Reds have reportedly had one bid of £110 million ($149 million) rejected as Newcastle want a British transfer record £150 million.
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