Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool Halftime Report: Elanga Strikes Early at St. James' Park

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Liverpool fell behind early as they were caught out on the counterattack within five minutes. Anthony Elanga caught Milos Kerkez out of position and paid off the chance for a 1-0 Magpie lead.

Liverpool began to dominate possession, but could not do much with it. Later in the half, both Liverpool fullbacks picked up yellow cards, making the Reds even more vulnerable in the back.

Liverpool kept the pressure on with a pair of corners in the 40th minute, but they could not break through, trailing 1-0 at the half. Have Your Say Can Liverpool rescue a result in the second half?