Liverpool’s solid home win over Newcastle United 2-0

This Saturday, Liverpool beat Newcastle 0-2 as visitors, in a match for the 24th date of the England – Premier League 2022-2023 tournament. The visitor’s goals were scored by Darwin Núñez (9′ 1T) and Cody Gakpo (16′ 1T).

The highlight of the game was Cody Gakpo’s goal in the 16th minute of the first half. After a cross from Mohamed Salah towards the striker, he was able to finish from the big box, managing to score in the opposing goal.

Newcastle United couldn’t get the ball back after Fabian Schär’s shot hit the post after 41 minutes in the first half.

The figure of the meeting was Virgil van Dijk. The Liverpool defender was important as he cleared 7 dangerous balls.

Another of the key footballers at St. James Park stadium was Darwin Núñez. The Liverpool striker has scored 1 goal, twice on target against Newcastle United and made 9 correct passes.

With a few infractions and constant breaks, the match played between the two teams was lived. There were 2 warned: Fabinho and Miguel Ángel Almirón. Nick Pope was sent off for a direct red card in the 21st minute of the first half.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe set up a 4-3-3 formation on the pitch with Nick Pope in goal; Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schär, Sven Botman and Dan Burn on the defensive line; Sean Longstaff, Joelinton and Elliot Anderson in the middle; and Miguel Ángel Almirón, Alexander Isak and Allan Saint-Maximin in attack.

For their part, those led by Jürgen Klopp crashed with a 4-3-3 strategy with Alisson under the three sticks; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joseph Gomez, Virgil van Dijk and Andrew Robertson in defence; Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and Stefan Bajcetic in midfield; and Mohamed Salah, Darwin Núñez and Cody Gakpo in front.

The match at St. James Park was officiated by referee Anthony Taylor.

For the next date, Newcastle will host Brighton and Hove. On the other hand, Liverpool will visit Crystal Palace.

The local is in fourth place with 41 points, while the visitor has reached 35 points and sits in eighth place in the tournament.

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