Premier League LIVE: Liverpool beat Newcastle in thriller, Isak transfer latest, Howe issues worrying injury update, Saka to miss Anfield
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Matchweek 2 of the Premier League concluded this evening with a dramatic 3-2 win for Liverpool against Newcastle.
There was a red-hot atmosphere at St James' Park after a summer-long transfer saga involving Alexander Isak has raised tensions between the two clubs.
Teenage sensation Rio Ngumoha came off the bench to score the winning goal in the tenth minute of stoppage-time.
Newcastle ended the match with ten men after Anthony Gordon saw red for his challenge on Virgil van Dijk.
Elsewhere, it was a great weekend for Tottenham Hotspur, who beat Manchester City, while Manchester United could only manage a 1-1 draw against Fulham.
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a minute agoBy Jake Lambourne
Liverpool will not make a second offer for Alexander Isak unless they are given encouragement a deal could be reached with Newcastle, talkSPORT understands.
In what has been the biggest transfer saga this summer, the Reds saw a £110million bid rejected by the Magpies for the Swedish striker at the start of the month.
Isak, who failed to feature in pre-season and has been absent for Newcastle's opening two games, has been vocal in his desire to depart St James' Park.
But it remains to be seen whether Liverpool will go back in for Isak with just days remaining in the window - and will only offer around £120m if they bid again.
Liverpool are unwilling to fork out Newcastle's £150m asking price - believing that fee will distort the market and would weaken their position for future deals.
Despite Isak remaining out of the picture at the moment, Newcastle are still prepared to hand him a new deal should he decide to reintegrate with his team-mates.
Eddie Howe's side remain keen to bring in a striker, with Brentford's Yoane Wissa and Wolves' Jorgen Strand Larsen identified as replacements for Callum Wilson, who left on a free transfer.
Newcastle have had two offers for rejected for Wissa - the latest being worth £40m - while they saw a £50m turned down by Wolves for Larsen on Monday.
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23 minutes agoBy Jake Lambourne
Eddie Howe has provided a concerning update on Newcastle duo Sandro Tonali and Joelinton following the club's dramatic 3-2 defeat to Liverpool.
The Magpies first lost Tonali to what looked to be a shoulder injury in the 66th minute at St James' Park on Monday night.
Ten minutes later, Joelinton was fouled by Ryan Gravenberch, and on landing, appeared to damage his leg, with the midfielder immediately replaced by Jacob Ramsey.
The Brazilian could be seen looking emotional as he walked straight down the tunnel and had to be consoled by fellow Brazilian Bruno Guimaraes.
Speaking to beIN Sports after the match, Howe said of the duo: "Difficult for me to give a thorough assessment at the moment, but Joelinton's doesn't look good.
"Sandro Tonali's doesn't look good.
I don't know the full extent of it or Joelinton's.
"They both look threatening for us in the sense they could be out for a while."
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25th Aug 2025, 22:21By Robert Calcutt
Rio Ngumoha has made history with his goal.
He is the second 16-year-old in Premier League history to score the winning goal after Wayne Rooney.
Rooney did so for Everton against Arsenal in October 2002.
Ngumoha is just one day older - 16 years and 361 days - than Rooney was.
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25th Aug 2025, 22:09By Robert Calcutt
It's over.
The Premier League may only just be back, but that's one of the games of the season.
Ryan Gravenberch fired Liverpool in front before Anthony Gordon was sent off for his foul on Virgil van Dijk.
Hugo Ekitike had the visitors cruising moments in the second half, only for Bruno Guimaraes to reduce the deficit.
Newcastle thought they had nicked a point late on thanks to William Osula's goal.
But it was teenage sensation Rio Ngumoha who netted in the tenth minute of stoppage-time to win all three points for Liverpool.
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25th Aug 2025, 22:02By Robert Calcutt
OH MY GOODNESS!
James' Park.
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25th Aug 2025, 21:42By Robert Calcutt
Slight pause in play here as Fabian Schar receives some treatment.
Newcastle have brought on William Osula, Lewis Hall and Jacob Ramsey for the latter stages of this match.
Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike are off Liverpool, and replaced by Federico Chiesa and Conor Bradley.
A big ten minutes coming up.
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25th Aug 2025, 21:20By Robert Calcutt
NEWCASTLE ARE BACK IN THIS!
Bruno Guimaraes beat Milos Kerkez to a cross and headed in past Alisson to spark some hope amongst the Geordie faithful.
They may have ten men, but Newcastle aren't downing their tools.
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25th Aug 2025, 21:14By Robert Calcutt
Images of Virgil van Dijk's leg after Anthony Gordon's challenge have now dropped.
The Liverpool captain can be seen with stud marks on the back of his right leg, with the tackle making Gordon see red.
On their Match Centre account on X, the Premier League said: "After VAR review, the referee overturned his on-field decision of a yellow card to Anthony Gordon.
James' Park.
Ryan Gravenberch fired Liverpool ahead with an excellent strike after Anthony Gordon missed two great chances.
He was then sent off just moments before the half-time whistle, with both teams now in the dressing room ahead of the second half.
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25th Aug 2025, 20:49By Robert Calcutt
ANTHONY GORDON SEES RED!
The Newcastle winger has been dismissed for his challenge on Virgil van Dijk.
Referee Simon Hooper was advised the review the incident by VAR, and Newcastle will play the rest of this match with ten men.
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25th Aug 2025, 20:36By Robert Calcutt
LIVERPOOL TAKE THE LEAD!
Ryan Gravenberch has fired the visitors in front with an excellent shot from outside the area.
His strike just brushed the post and caused the net to ripple, and silence the Newcastle fans at St.
James' Park.
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25th Aug 2025, 20:29By Robert Calcutt
Big chance for Anthony Gordon to head Newcastle in front.
He can only send his effort from close range over the Liverpool goal.
Moments later, Gordon has another chance to make it 1-0 but can't quite poke the ball in.
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25th Aug 2025, 20:13By Robert Calcutt
Ryan Gravenberch has just returned from suspension but is already in the book.
The Dutchman clattered into Joelinton and was shown a yellow card by referee Simon Hooper.
Every challenge, throw-in and corner that Newcastle win, their fans almost celebrate as if they've scored.
It's fairly even between the two sides so far.
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25th Aug 2025, 20:00By Robert Calcutt
We're underway at St.
"I thought he played really well last week, albeit didn't score but I think he led the line really well and I expect him to do it again today."
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25th Aug 2025, 18:53By Robert Calcutt
The Newcastle and Liverpool starting XI's are in!
Anthony Gordon looks set to lead the line for the Magpies, with new signings Malick Thiaw and Jacob Ramsey on the bench.
And of course, there is no Alexander Isak for Newcastle.
Dominik Szoboszlai appears at right-back for Liverpool, with Hugo Ekitike starting in attack once again.
Newcastle: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento, Tonali, Joelinton, Guimaraes, Elanga, Gordon, Barnes
Subs: Ramsdale, Hall, Botman, Thiaw, Osula, Murphy, Willock, Ramsey, Miley
Liverpool: Alisson, Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Gravenberch, Jones, Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo, Ekitike
Subs: Mamardashvili, Gomez, Endo, Bradley, Chiesa, Leoni, Elliott, Robertson, Ngumoha
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25th Aug 2025, 18:07By Robert Calcutt
Leeds United have confirmed the signing of defender James Justin from Leicester City.
He has put pen to paper on a four-year deal at Elland Road after six years with Leicester.
Justin joined the Foxes from Luton Town in 2019 and made 169 appearances for the club.
The 27-year-old was part of their FA Cup winning squad in 2021.
Justin also helped guide Leicester to the Championship title in 2024.
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25th Aug 2025, 17:40By Robert Calcutt
Carney Chukwuemeka has passed his medical at Borussia Dortmund, talkSPORT understands.
Chelsea and Dortmund are now finalising a £24million move after reaching a verbal agreement on a transfer fee for the midfielder.
He will be joined by defender Aaron Anselmino, who is set to move to the club on loan.
Chukwuemeka joined Chelsea from Aston Villa in 2022 and has played 32 times for the club, scoring two goals.
But he made just five appearances under Enzo Maresca last season and spent the second half of the campaign on loan at Dortmund.
The 21-year-old netted once in 17 outings for the German side.
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25th Aug 2025, 15:33By Jack Cunningham
talkSPORT understands that Newcastle United's opening offer for Jorgen Strand Larsen has been rejected.
The Magpies submitted a £50million bid for the striker, but the Old Gold have turned it down.
They insist Strand Larsen isn't for sale with just a week of the transfer window left.
The Norwegian international scored 14 Premier League goals last season for Wolves, and he is seen as a Callum Wilson replacement on Tyneside and not Alaxander Isak's.
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25th Aug 2025, 14:30By Jack Cunningham
The Athleic report that closes near to Dani Carvajal expect Xabi Alonso to stick with the experienced Spaniard as his right-back.
Los Blancos played Real Oviedo on Sunday, winning 3-0 with Carvajal starting over Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The England international didn't get on the pitch until the 87th minute, and it looks as if he has a real battle on his hands.
Carvajal is 33 and has just returned from an ACL injury, but sources in Spain suggest he is the number one right-back.
It is now up to Alexander-Arnold to force his way into the side when given opportunities.
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25th Aug 2025, 12:39By Jack Cunningham
talkSPORT understands that Crystal Palace are battling with Aston Villa to sign Jaydee Canvot.
The French centre-back would be a direct replacement for Marc Guehi, who would then be allowed to leave the club.
Canvot plays for Toulouse in Ligue 1, and the 19-year-old is extremely highly rated.
Last season, he made 18 Ligue 1 appearances, and this year, he has started the club's first two games.
Should Canvot arrive, Liverpool would be expected to come back in for Guehi.
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