Premier League 2023-24. 10-man Liverpool stun Newcastle United 2-1: Stats
Darwin Nunez scored a brace as 10-man Liverpool fought their way back to beat Newcastle United 2-1 on matchday 3 of the Premier League 2023-24 season. With this win, the Reds kept their unbeaten start to the season in sync. Anthony Gordon handed his side a 25th-minute lead after he cashed in on Trent Alexander-Arnold's mistake. Liverpool had Virgil van Dijk sent off thereafter.
Match stats and points table
A wasteful Newcastle had 23 attempts with eight shots on target. Liverpool clocked nine attempts with four shots on target. Newcastle had a 69% ball possession and an 86% pass accuracy. Liverpool are fourth with seven points. Newcastle are 13th with three points (D2).
Klopp and Nunez smash these Premier League records
As per Opta, Jurgen Klopp has now overseen 11 consecutive Premier League wins against Eddie Howe. It's the longest winning run in the competition's history by one manager against a specific opposing manager. Nunez's 90th-minute winner was the 42nd that Liverpool have scored in the Premier League, the most by any team in the competition's history.
Key numbers for Salah and Nunez
Making his 234th Premier League appearance, Mohamed Salah registered his 61st assist, including two this season. Meanwhile, Nunez has raced to 11 Premier League goals in 32 appearances for the Reds.
Liverpool earn a massive win under pressure
Gordon's 25th-minute goal put Liverpool under pressure as the Magpies dominated the game and produced chances. Van Dijk's red card for a poor foul saw Newcastle go all out but somehow the chances went begging with Alisson denying Miguel Almiron. Nunez, who came on as a substitute, produced a vintage display with two solid strikes past Nick Pope.
Liverpool script this amazing record
Liverpool haven't lost any of their last six Premier League games in which they trailed. Klopp's side came back to win three of these matches against the likes of West Ham (3-1), Bournemouth (2-1), and Newcastle (2-1). Liverpool have drawn the other three.
