Newcastle are hosting Liverpool in a huge Premier League clash at St James' Park RIGHT NOW.
The Magpies have the lead through Anthony Gordon after he pounced on a mistake from Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Minutes later Virgil van Dijk was shown a straight red card for a foul on Alexander Isak.
- Start time: 4.30pm BST
- TV channel: Sky Sports Premier League
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- Newcastle line-up: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn, Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Almiron, Isak, Gordon
- Liverpool line-up: Alisson, Robertson, Van Dijk, Matip, Alexander-Arnold, Endo, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Salah, Diaz
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77 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
Substitution
Liverpool boss Klopp makes another double change with Quansah coming on for his debut as he replaces Matip.
Nunez joins him as he replaces Mac Allister.
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76 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
What a chance!
Newcastle ace Almiron puts together a marvellous run and tries a left-footed curling shot that rocks Alisson's right-hand post.
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72 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
Substitution
Newcastle boss Howe makes his first changes of the match as Wilson and Barnes come on to replace Isak and Gordon, who put together a stunning performance on the left and tormented Alexander-Arnold.
Tonali also comes off after a marvellous display as he is replaced by Longstaff.
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70 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
Liverpool are slowly building momentum and have proven they are dangerous on the counter.
However, Newcastle remain comfortable, stunning display by Tonali, Bruno and Joelinton in the middle – Botman also dominant in defence.
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67 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
Liverpool break into the counter with Jota who finds Salah inside the box.
The forward tries a shot but a stunning and well-timed tackle by Botman denies him.
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64 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
Chance
Newcastle star Gordon is just bossing the left side, Liverpool have been unable to stop him.
The forward breaks into the middle and tries a shot but sends it wide.
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62 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
Endo didn't set the world alight on his Liverpool debut, but that was expected as playing at Newcastle for the first time ever is a big ask.
Plus, the midfielder's first start took place at a match that saw the Reds playing with 10 men from the 28th minute.
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59 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
Substitutions
Liverpool boss Klopp makes his first changes as Elliott and Jota replace Gakpo and Endo
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57 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
A stunning game by Tonali so far as he helped Newcastle control midfield.
The Italy international is also contributing from the wing where Liverpool's defenders are struggling to stop him.
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54 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
Chance
Bruno gets past Endo and finds Gordon out wide but the latter's shot goes straight to Alisson.
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51 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
Yellow card
This time for Newcastle after a foul from Trippier to Mac Allister.
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50 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
What a chance!
Newcastle ace Almiron misses a major opportunity as he gets the ball from 12 yards out and tries a shot that goes over the bar.
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47 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
Chance
Newcastle star Gordon puts together a marvellous run on the left and dribbles past everyone before finding Isak who tried a shot while under pressure.
Alisson picks it up with ease.
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46 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
No changes from either side as we get back underway in Newcastle.
Reminding you that Alexander-Arnold is on a yellow.
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Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
Peep!
Off we go again in Newcastle!!!
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Newcastle vs Liverpool stats
Newcastle dominated 54 per cent of possession in the first half.
The Magpies registered eight shots, half of which were on target.
Liverpool, on the other hand, managed four shots, two of which were on target.
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HT: Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
Newcastle lead 1-0 after a disastrous first half for Liverpool at St James' Park.
First, Trent Alexander-Arnold picked up an early yellow for protesting and escaped a second soon after as he pulled Anthony Gordon to the ground.
Things got worse for Alexander-Arnold and the Reds as the full-back failed to hold on to a back pass by Mohamed Salah.
The ball went through the England international's feet and Gordon picked it up from the left to beat Alisson on 25 minutes.
Just two minutes and 40 seconds later, the Merseysiders' captain Virgil van Dijk was sent off with a straight red.
Referee deemed Van Dijk brought Alexander Isak down from behind just in front of the box from where the striker could have scored.
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HT: Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
Peep!
That's half-time in Newcastle!!!
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45+3 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
We're approaching half-time and it is very interesting to know what Klopp has to say to his Liverpool players.
The Reds will have to dig deep, but what a stunning first half by Newcastle!
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45 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
Chance
Liverpool summer signing Szoboszlai tries a long-range shot from a free-kick but sends it over the bar.
Four minutes of stoppage time to go.
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43 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
Liverpool boss Klopp has ordered Alexander-Arnold to play high up on the pitch while Robertson stays deep on the other side.
Newcastle are dominating midfield with Tonali, Joelinton and Bruno, therefore the Reds' best chances would probably come from the wings.
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40 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
Liverpool appear to be playing in a 4-1-3-1 formation after Van Dijk's red card – would be interesting if it will be overturned like Mac Allister's last week.
Newcastle are trying to hit while the iron is hot and take advantage of their momentum.
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38 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
Chance
Newcastle ace Almiron tries another shot but this time it goes so wide it doesn't worry Alisson one bit.
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36 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
What a chance!
Newcastle come inches away from a second!
Almiron chests the ball down inside the box and tries a powerful shot that leads to a sensational save by Alisson!
The Liverpool keeper lunges to his left and blocks the shot with his fingertips!
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35 Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
Liverpool have endured a hellacious two minutes and 20 seconds.
First Gordon opened the scoring after a shocking error by Alexander-Arnold, who escaped a second yellow card.
And then they lost Van Dijk to a direct red for a challenge on Isak.
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