Premier League LIVE: Newcastle 2-3 Liverpool, Saka to miss Anfield clash, Isak training latest
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Matchweek 2 of the Premier League concludes this evening as Newcastle United take on Liverpool in a highly-anticipated clash.
There should be a red-hot atmosphere at St James' Park after a summer-long transfer saga involving Alexander Isak has raised tensions between the two clubs.
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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3 minutes agoBy Robert Calcutt
OH MY GOODNESS!
LIVERPOOL HAVE SURELY WON IT!
Rio Ngumoha, who is just 16-years-old, has slotted a cool finish into the back of the net.
Devastation for Newcastle, ecstasy for Liverpool.
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12 minutes agoBy Robert Calcutt
We are into 11 minutes of stoppage-time.
Yes, ELEVEN.
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15 minutes agoBy Robert Calcutt
WE.
James' Park.
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23 minutes agoBy 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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45 minutes agoBy 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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51 minutes agoBy 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 12:17By Jack Cunningham
Well, it appears as if Liverpool could be without Alexis Mac Allister this evening.
The midfielder hasn't been spotted with the rest of the squad on Tyneside ahead of their clash against Newcastle United at St James' Park.
Mac Allister's partner is currently pregnant and is expecting to give birth soon, which could explain his possible absence.
At the moment, it is all rumours, but there is a possibility that the Argentine isn't involved.
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Today, 11:27By Jack Cunningham
talkSPORT understands West Ham are eyeing a late move for Yves Bissouma.
Bissouma is on their list of targets as they look to add some energy and legs to the midfield.
Tottenham Hotspur are also open to offers for the former Brighton man who is in danger of slipping down the pecking order.
On Saturday against Manchester City, Joao Palhinha, Pape Mate Sarr and Rodrigo Bentancur all started, while Thomas Frank also has Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray.
Bissouma was also left out of the UEFA Super Cup squad to face Paris Saint-Germain after he was late for training a few times.
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Today, 10:46By Jack Cunningham
talkSPORT understands that Arsenal are working on a deal for Piero Hincapie.
After the Bayer Leverkusen defender decided to leave the Bundesliga club, the Gunners are pushing ahead with a deal.
Arsenal are hoping to get the 23-year-old for less than the £50million fee they are being quoted.
Plus, the defender is keen on a move to the Emirates over other teams.
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Today, 10:39By Jack Cunningham
Arsenal expect Bukayo Saka to be out for three to four weeks after a scan revealed a hamstring injury.
The forward limped off during the Gunners' 5-0 win over Leeds early in the second half after scoring his first goal of the season.
He will therefore miss the huge game at Anfield on Sunday, but the international break means he won't be absent for too many Gunners games.
There is better news for Martin Odegaard with his shoulder injury not severe, meaning he should be in contention to play this weekend.
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