Newcastle vs Liverpool LIVE: Elanga goal gives advantage to hosts with Reds in search of equaliser

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Chris Wilson23 August 2026 17:18Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool43 minsAnother threatening move from Newcastle, but the ball in towards Wissa has too much on it.Not a lot of clear-cut chances for either side over the last 20 minutes or so, and the hosts certainly look happy to go into the break with just the one-goal lead.Chris Wilson23 August 2026 17:17'Isak not playing like a £125m striker should'Here’s Richard Jolly inside St James’ Park:Liverpool have had plenty of territorial pressure in this half but not enough of a real threat, whether in terms of creativity or efforts on goal. Chris Wilson23 August 2026 17:14Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool38 minsA couple of corners cause problems for Newcastle but they get away with itfor now.

Chris Wilson23 August 2026 17:11Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool36 minsWilliam Osula is struggling at the moment, and he looks like he’s got a knock. Chris Wilson23 August 2026 17:06Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool33 mins A poor pass in their own half from Newcastle hands Liverpool the initiative, but Wirtz loses out and it’s a goal kick.

(Getty)Chris Wilson23 August 2026 17:05Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool 32 minsOsula strikes the free-kick but it comes back off the wall, and he wins a free-kick from the shot on the rebound. Chris Wilson23 August 2026 17:03