Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, that plays in the Premier League – the top flight of English football. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End.
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Sadio Mane was next in line to be held and then on to the pitch Klopp strode, where he threw his arms around Alisson and Virgil van Dijk, smiling that broad grin that spoke of three point taken. He lauded Andy Robertson.
Then, there was a special moment for Naby Keita, goal-scorer and exceptional here.
There was a wave for the Liverpool fans up in the heavens of the towering stands and with that it was back to the dressing room to check on the Real Villareal score, semi-final opponents in the Champions League this week.
Analysis:
Three days on from their 2-0 victory over Villarreal in the Champions League semi-final first leg, the Reds moved two points clear of Manchester City, who face Leeds live on Sky Sports later on Saturday, courtesy of Naby Keita’s first-half strike (19).
Newcastle felt aggrieved by the goal, feeling James Milner should have been penalised for a foul on Fabian Schar in the build-up, but replays showed he won the ball fairly and Keita capitalised with a composed finish after exchanging passes with Diogo Jota.
Reaction:
The Newcastle fans, who were aggrieved that play continued in the lead-up to Liverpool’s goal because Fabian Schar was down injured, thought Miguel Almiron had equalised after rounding Alisson, only for the effort was ruled out for offside.
The hosts also made a lively start to the second half, although Liverpool went closest to adding a second with Mane shooting wide from close range before Jota’s shot was pushed over.
It was not a vintage Liverpool display, but they got the job done to go two points clear at the top and put the pressure back on Manchester City, who face Leeds at Elland Road at 17:30 BST on Saturday.
Arena/Stadium: St. James’ Park
