Newcastle broke the deadlock in their Premier League opener against Liverpool courtesy of an Anthony Elanga goal.
The Swedish winger netted after just five minutes at St James’ Park as the Magpies ushered in a new era under manager Matthias Jaissle.
The strike came just seconds after a promising Liverpool attack in the hosts’ box. From the resulting break, William Osula carried the ball upfield before finding the run of Elanga.
Bearing down in goal, the Magpies’ man made no mistake with the finish, sending a low drive across Alisson and into the far side of the goal, sparking jubilation among the home fans.
Liverpool, themselves at the start of a new chapter under boss Andoni Iraola, then looked back to get back in the tie.
Lukas Hornicek in the Newcastle goal did well to keep out Florian Wirtz’s bobbling effort, but Jaissle’s men kept their visitors at bay to take a slender lead into the break.
Newcastle team news
Newcastle starting XI: Hornicek, Hall, Botman, Wissa, Osula, Barnes, Thiaw, Steur, Elanga, Dedic, Miley
Newcastle substitutes: Jaouen, Schar, Bamba, Toure, Murphy, Woltemade, Willock, Ramsety, Shahar
Liverpool team news
Liverpool starting XI: Alisson, Van Dijk, Jacquet, Kerkez, Wirtz, Szoboszlai, Isak, Gakpo, Frimpong, Gravenberch, Ngumoha
Liverpool substitutes: Mamardashvili, Endo, Mac Allister, Tsimikas, Munoz, Araujo, Nyoni, McConnell, Koumas
Recent Form & Stats for Newcastle v Liverpool
- Newcastle have not won any of their last 19 Premier League games against Liverpool
- Newcastle haven’t lost their opening Premier League fixture of a new season since 2021
- Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 13 Premier League openers
- Liverpool lost four of their last five Premier League away games last season
- New Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola did not lose any of his last 18 Premier League games in charge of Bournemouth
Where to Watch Newcastle v Liverpool: TV and online streams
Newcastle versus Liverpool kicks off at 4.30pm UK time on Sunday afternoon. You can watch it on Sky Sports and stream via Sky Go.
If you live outside the UK, click HERE for details of how to watch the game in your region.
