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COVID-hit Liverpool beat Newcastle, on City's heels

Liverpool overcame the absence of three players to suspected positive COVID-19 tests and an early goal to beat Newcastle United 3-1.
May 17, 2023, 05:01 am - ESPN

Match Timeline

Liverpool
Newcastle United
  • KO
  • 7
  • 15
  • 21
  • 25
  • 45+2
  • HT
  • 55
  • 70
  • 74
  • 79
  • 86
  • 87
  • 87
  • 90
  • FT
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Match Commentary

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Match ends, Liverpool 3, Newcastle United 1.
90'+5'
Second Half ends, Liverpool 3, Newcastle United 1.
90'+2'
Attempt blocked. Sadio Mané (Liverpool) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Match Stats
LIVNEW
Possession
74.2%
25.874.2
25.8%
Shots on Goal
8
3
Shot Attempts
23
5
Yellow Cards
1
3
Corner Kicks
11
0
Saves
2
6

Match Formations

  • 1
    Becker
  • 26
    Robertson
  • 5
    Konaté
  • 32
    Matip
  • 66
    Alexander-Arnold
  • 6
    Alcantara
  • 14
    Henderson
  • 15
    Oxlade-Chamberlain
  • 10
    Mané
  • 20
    Diogo Jota
  • 11
    Salah

Game Information

Anfield
8:00 PM, 16 December 2021
Liverpool, England
Attendance: 52,951