Virgil van Dijk hails Rio Ngumoha’s ‘dream debut’ for Liverpool at Newcastle
Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk celebrated Rio Ngumoha’s “dream debut” after the 16-year-old’s dramatic late winner at Newcastle.
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Rio Ngumoha breaks Newcastle hearts with stoppage-time winner for Liverpool
Rio Ngumoha came off the bench to snatched victory deep into stoppage time as Premier League champions Liverpool edged past 10-man Newcastle on an astonishing night at St James’ Park.
Eddie Howe says Alexander Isak future ‘irrelevant’ when Newcastle face Liverpool
Eddie Howe insists Alexander Isak’s future will be “irrelevant” when Newcastle attempt to claim their first Premier League win of the season against defending champions Liverpool.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot sees the bigger picture with substitutions
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot believes his team’s early-season habit of conceding goals after substitutions is just a coincidence – at least for now.
Eddie Howe says Newcastle would not be left striker-light by Alexander Isak exit
Newcastle’s owners will not leave boss Eddie Howe without a recognised senior striker as the Alexander Isak saga rumbles into the final few days of the summer transfer window.
Federico Chiesa is a ‘totally different’ player to last season – Arne Slot
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has seen a “totally different” Federico Chiesa from 12 months ago and believes that was reflected in his game-changing contribution off the bench as they opened their Premier League defence with a victory.
Eddie Howe: Newcastle are in lose-lose situation over Alexander Isak
Eddie Howe has admitted Newcastle are in a “lose-lose situation” with want-away striker Alexander Isak.
Arne Slot insists Liverpool will only sign the right player for the right price
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has reiterated the club will only sign the right player for the right fee if he wants to join, but refused to be drawn on their position regarding Alexander Isak.