Liverpool secured consecutive narrow victories as a 16-year-old youngster scored a perfect last-minute winner, clinching a 3-2 away win against ten-man Newcastle.

At 3 AM Beijing time on August 26, the second round of the Premier League saw Newcastle face the defending champions Liverpool at home.

In the first half, Gakpo assisted Gravenberch’s low strike to break the deadlock; Gordon received a straight red card for a reckless tackle on Van Dijk, leaving Newcastle with ten men and trailing 0-1 at halftime. In the second half, Gakpo set up Ekitić for consecutive goals to extend the lead, while Guimarães scored to pull one back. Konaté’s mistake in the 88th minute allowed O’Sullivan to equalize. Then, 16-year-old Liverpool substitute Ngumoka came on in the 96th minute, and at the 100th minute, Salah assisted Ngumoka’s decisive winning goal.

In the end, Liverpool narrowly defeated ten-man Newcastle 3-2 on the road, securing back-to-back Premier League wins to start the season.

Newcastle vs Liverpool,Eddie Howe deployed a 4-3-3 formation with Gordon again playing as a makeshift striker, flanked by Ilanga and Barnes on the wings. Guimarães, Tonali, and Joelinton formed the midfield trio, while Trippier, Schär, Dan Burn, and Livramento made up the back four, with Pope in goal. The starting lineup’s total market value was €382 million. ;Klopp set up a 4-2-3-1 formation with Ekitić leading the attack, supported by Wirtz behind him and Gakpo and Salah on the wings. Jones and Gravenberch operated as the double pivot, while Körtz, Van Dijk, Konaté, and Szoboszlai formed the defensive line, with Alisson guarding the net. The starting lineup’s total market value was €683 million. .

This match was truly a heavyweight clash between Premier League and Champions League teams, with both sides struggling and employing highly targeted tactics. With Isak still absent due to a strike, Newcastle had no striker available, forcing winger Gordon to play up front again, but it was clear he was not suited for the number 9 role. Liverpool took the lead through Gravenberch’s low strike from midfield, and just before halftime, Gordon’s reckless tackle on Van Dijk earned him a straight red card, leaving Newcastle a man down in the second half. Ekitić’s quick goal early in the second half caught Liverpool’s coach Klopp just as he emerged from the tunnel — it was lightning fast. Despite being a man short and 0-2 down, Newcastle didn’t give up. One of the Premier League’s best defensive midfielders, Guimarães headed in to pull a goal back, reigniting the game’s intensity. In the 88th minute, Newcastle’s free kick in the attacking third was mishandled by Konaté, allowing O’Sullivan to score from a tight angle and level the score.

Just as fans thought ten-man Newcastle would hold Liverpool to a 2-2 draw at home, 16-year-old Liverpool talent Ngumoka created magic. He came on as a substitute in the 96th minute, and at the 100th minute, Salah crossed the ball, Szoboszlai cleverly let it pass, and Ngumoka curled in the winning goal from the far post. Ultimately, Liverpool edged out ten-man Newcastle 3-2 away.

Throughout the match,Liverpool maintained 62% possession, managed only 5 shots with 4 on target, and scored 3 goals; Newcastle had 10 shots in total with 3 on target. .