Match finished
26/02/2025 23:15
2 : 0
  • News
    Liverpool
    • Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley are the only players missing for Liverpool for their midweek welcome of Newcastle.
    • Cody Gakpo made his return to action off the bench, but may start on Wednesday night, with Luis Diaz potentially moving up front.
    • Kostas Tsimikas could also start in place of Andy Robertson at left-back having replaced the Scot in the 74th minute on Sunday.
    • Slot is also expected to revert to a 4-2-3-1 setup having used a 4-2-2-2 formation at City.
    Newcastle United
    • Sven Botman will be assessed ahead of Wednesday's trip to Liverpool.
    • Newcastle's injury issues have eased considerably in recent weeks with Jamaal Lascelles and Joelinton the only confirmed absentees.
    • Callum Wilson and Harvey Barnes both came off the bench against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, though neither are expected to displace Alexander Isak and Jacob Murphy, respectively.
  • LIVE Text Commentary
    90+8'
    Nothing more will happen in this game as the referee blows for full time.
    90+7'
    A quickly taken corner by Liverpool.
    90+7'
    Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him. Corner kick. Liverpool will have an opportunity.
    90+6'
    The ball is behind the sideline. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) takes a throw-in.
    90+6'
    Darwin Nunez (Liverpool) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Stuart Attwell blows for a foul.
    90+5'
    Liverpool have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
    90+5'
    Lewis Hall (Newcastle Utd) tries to find William Osula, but he puts too much power on the through ball.
    90+3'
    A clever short pass gives Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) a clear goal scoring opportunity, but he fluffs his lines and rifles the ball well wide of the right post.
    90+2'
    Wonderful movement by Liverpool. The players are holding possession, mostly exchanging one-touch passes. They control the pace of the game now.
    90
    We will have 7 min. of added time.
    89'
    Liverpool fail to score from a corner as Nick Pope (Newcastle Utd) leaps to collect the ball.
    88'
    Here comes a substitution. Bruno Guimaraes is given a rest as he is replaced by Sean Longstaff (Newcastle Utd).
    88'
    Nick Pope pulls off a great save to deny Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) who, makes himself some space inside the box and unleashes a quick low drive towards the middle of the goal.
    87'
    Johnny Heitinga has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Darwin Nunez (Liverpool) replacing Luis Diaz.
    87'
    Alexis Mac Allister will be replaced by Curtis Jones (Liverpool).
    86'
    The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Liverpool.
    84'
    Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) receives a sweet pass inside the box, but his effort on goal is blocked by the defender.
    84'
    Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) delivers a long ball, but it lacks enough power to reach his teammates and is intercepted by one of the defenders.
    83'
    Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) has picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue.
    82'
    Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.
    80'
    Jacob Murphy (Newcastle Utd) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Stuart Attwell had an easy-decision to make.
    80'
    Newcastle failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
    80'
    Harvey Barnes (Newcastle Utd) dinks a cross into the box in an attempt to find one of his teammates, but the defence manages to clear. Newcastle force a corner. They send men into the box.
    79'
    We can have a look at the statistics now, shots on target are 2:0.
    78'
    Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
    77'
    Johnny Heitinga decides to make a substitution. Trent Alexander-Arnold will be replaced by Jarell Quansah (Liverpool).
    77'
    Substitution. Ryan Gravenberch is replaced by Wataru Endo (Liverpool).
    76'
    Anthony Gordon (Newcastle Utd) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Alisson intercepts the ball.
    75'
    Newcastle take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
    74'
    Jacob Murphy (Newcastle Utd) serves up a nice cross, but the defence clears the danger.
    73'
    CHANCE! Mohamed Salah finds Luis Diaz (Liverpool) with a sweet pass, but he can't find the target as his effort from inside the box goes just wide of the left post! The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Newcastle.
    72'
    Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) breaks past challenges inside the box, but puts too much pace on his pass to Trent Alexander-Arnold.
    69'
    The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Sandro Tonali leaves the pitch and Lewis Miley (Newcastle Utd) comes on.
    69'
    We are about to witness a substitution. Kieran Trippier (Newcastle Utd) is replacing Valentino Livramento.
    69'
    Today's match ends for Callum Wilson who will be replaced by William Osula (Newcastle Utd).
    68'
    Eddie Howe has decided to make a change. Harvey Barnes (Newcastle Utd) replaces Joe Willock.
    67'
    Liverpool take a short corner kick.
    67'
    Liverpool seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. Great movement by the offensive players allows the defenders to set up the attack.
    63'
    Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) receives a precise pass inside the box from Mohamed Salah and he beats the goalkeeper with a brilliant shot into the top left corner. 2:0.
    62'
    Substitution. Diogo Jota leaves the pitch and is replaced by Cody Gakpo (Liverpool).
    61'
    Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) sends a cross into the box, but Nick Pope comes off his line to gather the ball.
    60'
    Dan Burn (Newcastle Utd) commits a foul after making a slide tackle on his opponent. A free kick has been awarded to Liverpool.
    60'
    It's a throw-in for Liverpool.
    58'
    Newcastle are awarded a free kick from long range.
    57'
    Stuart Attwell couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) and blew his whistle.
    56'
    The ball is behind the touchline and Newcastle will take a throw-in.
    55'
    A lofted cross from Jacob Murphy (Newcastle Utd) is unsuccessful as the opponent's defence quickly clears the ball out of the penalty area.
    54'
    Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) sends a long ball forward to Mohamed Salah, but he put too much power and the chance is gone.
    53'
    Callum Wilson (Newcastle Utd) is able to continue to play.
    51'
    Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) hasn't suffered any serious injury which would see him leave the pitch. He's back in the game now.
    51'
    Callum Wilson (Newcastle Utd) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
    50'
    The game is interrupted now, Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
    50'
    Anthony Gordon (Newcastle Utd) crosses into the box from near the side line, but he doesn't connect as he wanted and it's cleared by the well-organized defence.
    48'
    Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) seems to be alright and is okay to carry on.
    48'
    Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
    46'
    Stuart Attwell has a clear sight and sees a foul from Diogo Jota (Liverpool). A free kick is awarded to Newcastle.
    46'
    The game restarts for the second half.
    45+2'
    Stuart Attwell blows his whistle to signal the end of the first-half action.
    45+1'
    The ball is cleared after Joe Willock (Newcastle Utd) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
    45'
    1 additional min. will be played.
    43'
    Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him. The ball is behind the touchline and Liverpool will take a throw-in.
    42'
    Dan Burn (Newcastle Utd) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Stuart Attwell has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle.
    39'
    Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) finds himself with a great opportunity! He unleashes a shot from the edge of the box, which whizzes just wide of the left post!
    37'
    Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) looks to break free, but his touch lets him down and he loses the ball.
    36'
    An accurate pass to the edge of the box is well taken by Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool), whose instinctive shot towards goal flashes inches wide of the left post.
    35'
    It's a throw-in for Newcastle.
    34'
    Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle Utd) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out.
    32'
    Callum Wilson (Newcastle Utd) is penalised for a foul. Stuart Attwell had a clear view and blows his whistle.
    31'
    Callum Wilson (Newcastle Utd) finds space inside the box but rifles his effort miles over the bar.
    29'
    CHANCE! Konstantinos Tsimikas (Liverpool) picks up a pass inside the box and has a sight of goal, but he blazes his shot well over the top.
    27'
    Jacob Murphy (Newcastle Utd) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.
    26'
    Fabian Schar (Newcastle Utd) clearly holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
    25'
    Anthony Gordon (Newcastle Utd) passes the ball into the box but an opposing player clears.
    24'
    Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
    23'
    Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) breaks past challenges inside the box, but puts too much pace on his pass to Diogo Jota.
    23'
    The linesman signals a throw-in for Liverpool.
    22'
    Diogo Jota (Liverpool) creates himself some space and attempts to put the ball into the box. However, the defender gets an important foot in to clear.
    20'
    Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle Utd) was too forceful with his tackle and Stuart Attwell interrupted the game to signal a free kick.
    18'
    Konstantinos Tsimikas (Liverpool) commits a rough challenge and Stuart Attwell blows his whistle for a foul.
    18'
    Sandro Tonali (Newcastle Utd) commits a rough foul. Stuart Attwell stops the game and makes a call.
    17'
    Callum Wilson (Newcastle Utd) starts his run too early and the referee blows for offside.
    16'
    Long passes, short passes and one-two passes. Liverpool are showcasing great team work by keeping possession and producing pin-point passes from player to player. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult to intercept at the moment.
    14'
    Luis Diaz (Liverpool) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.
    12'
    One of the defenders reacts at the last minute to brilliantly block a pass from Jacob Murphy (Newcastle Utd). The ball has crossed the sideline. Newcastle are taking a throw-in.
    11'
    Goal - 1:0! Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) gets a low shot away from the edge of the box and scores into the middle of the net. Luis Diaz provided an assist for the goal.
    10'
    Sandro Tonali (Newcastle Utd) attempts to slip the ball through the defence, but is unable to find any of his teammates. The ball goes out of play and Liverpool will have a goal kick.
    9'
    Jacob Murphy (Newcastle Utd) plays in a hopeful cross, but it doesn't find its way to any of the attacking players. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Liverpool.
    8'
    Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) tries to send a pass but it's blocked. The referee and the linesman both signal a throw-in for Liverpool.
    7'
    The ball is out of play. Liverpool will have a throw-in.
    5'
    Liverpool are showing great team chemistry. They are passing it around beautifully. Excellent team work.
    3'
    The referee blows his whistle for a foul after Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) overruns the ball during an attack and makes an aggressive challenge on his opponent.
    2'
    Fabian Schar (Newcastle Utd) fails to find a teammate across the pitch with a long ball.
    1'
    The ball is out of play. Newcastle will take a throw-in.
    1'
    The first half has just begun.
    Liverpool will kick the game off.
    Today's referee will be Stuart Attwell.
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