Rio Ngumoha’s decisive cameo inflicts heartbreak and defeat on suffering Newcastle

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Last week Federico Chiesa was the substitute who delivered the decisive goal, also after Liverpool gave up a 2-0 lead.



Ryan Gravenberch's long ranged strike sent Liverpool into the lead (Getty Images)Anthony Gordon was sent off in the first half for a rash tackle on Virgil van Dijk (AFP via Getty Images)

Liverpool, meanwhile, are unharmed by the impasse, finding goals from five forwards already this season, but not the one they were willing to pay £110m for.



In a game that began in predictably fast and furious fashion and ended with the frenzy of replacements trading goals, a Liverpudlian and a Liverpool fan lost his head: but it was Gordon, the forward who was tempted to go to Anfield last year.

“We are running out of options,” said Howe, who often points out that Newcastle have not replaced Callum Wilson; now they are without Gordon as well.



Hugo Ekitike doubles Liverpool’s lead in the second half (REUTERS)Bruno Guimaraes headed Newcastle back into the contest (AFP via Getty Images)

Even before his departure, Gordon had shown some of his other shortcomings.

The Frenchman’s third goal in as many games for Liverpool was placed past Pope, 23 seconds into the second half, so quickly Slot missed it.