Liverpool supervisor Arne Slot mentioned “he isn't too certain he noticed a soccer match” in reference to Newcastle United's gameplan throughout his facet's 3-2 win at St James' Park.
The Reds' 16-year-old ahead Rio Ngumoha scored a One hundredth-minute winner in a breathless match throughout which Newcastle fought again from 2-0 down with 10 males.
Opta's statistics point out the ball was in play for 40.8% of the match – the bottom proportion in a Premier League match since February 2010.
“I am not too certain if I noticed a soccer match,” Slot advised Sky Sports activities after the sport.
“It was set-piece after set-piece, lengthy throws. It did not have rather a lot to do with techniques. However I favored rather a lot how we stood robust.”
The match was performed out towards the backdrop of Alexander Isak's need to go away Newcastle for Liverpool, which contributed to a feisty ambiance contained in the stadium.
That translated onto the pitch, with Newcastle's Anthony Gordon proven a crimson card for a rash problem on Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk shortly earlier than half-time.
There have been 32 fouls in whole – essentially the most in a Premier League recreation to this point this season.
“It was a really troublesome first half hour, 45 minutes. We did not collapse in any respect and went 1-0 up,” mentioned Slot.
“Newcastle taking place to 10 males, you'll count on is a giant plus for us however when a goalkeeper takes each free-kick, there's not a lot hope [benefit] in case you are one participant up. That is why it was so troublesome to convey the 2-0 over the road.”
