Darwin Nunez rescues 10-man Liverpool in thrilling Newcastle comeback – 5 talking points

stepped off the bench for liverpool to secure an astounding win against Newcastle, despite the Reds playing most of the game with 10 men.

Anthony Gordon gave the hosts the lead in a chaotic first 45 minutes that saw Trent Alexander-Arnold luckily escape a red card in the opening exchanges, while Virgil van Dijk was given his own marching orders for a last-man foul on Alexander Isak.

Things threatened to get ugly for Jurgen Klopp’s men only for substitute Nunez to fire home a brilliant strike with minutes to spare to seemingly secure a point, before adding a second in stoppage time to leave St James’ Park stunned and manager Klopp punching the air.

Here are all of the talking points from a dramatic clash in the north east.

As has become customary for Newcastle under Eddie Howe, this match started at 100mph. While there was not a goal this time around, there should potentially have been a sending off.

Liverpool’s Alexander-Arnold was probably unlucky to pick up an early booking as he threw the ball away after being shoved off the pitch. However, he was then fortunate not to be given his marching orders as he pushed over Gordon.