16-year-old Ngumoha the hero as Liverpool see off 10-man Newcastle

Sixteen-year-old Rio Ngumoha came off the bench to score a 100th-minute winner for Liverpool against 10-man Newcastle United at St James’ Park, leaving the Magpies winless in 18 league H2Hs (D5, L13).

Despite it being clear that he would represent neither side in this fixture, all of the pre-match chat surrounded Alexander Isak and the transfer saga that has dominated the summer window. 

As a result, tensions were high on Tyneside, with the home fans showing their support for manager Eddie Howe before play got underway.

Both sets of players got stuck in right from the off with tackles flying in, resulting in a booking for Ryan Gravenberch, who was making his return from suspension.

Newcastle looked the more dangerous side in a frantic opening quarter-hour, but it was Nick Pope who was first called into action to deny Florian Wirtz’s curling effort. 

The intensity remained incredibly high, as Anthony Gordon had three opportunities in as many minutes after getting on the end of crosses into the box, but his efforts never hit the target.

Momentum seemed to be with the Magpies, but all of the home side’s good work was undone when Gravenberch picked the ball up from 30 yards, took a touch and buried his finish into the bottom corner.