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Liverpool had a very tough time against Newcastle United last Monday, and even with a 10 man squad, the Magpies almost earned a point over the defending Premier League champions. Despite losing the match at St. James Park, Newcastle United was definitely the better team and surely did not deserve to lose.
For the first 30 minutes, Liverpool had been totally cornered by the black and white brigade, but suddenly the first goal of the match came from Ryan Gravenberch's feet as the Dutch International School along Rang Ranger to completely silence the home crowd.
Rio Ngumoha created history last Monday against Newcastle United
Anthony Gordon was also sent off due to a reckless challenge on Liverpool Skipper Virgil Van Dijk. As soon as the second half started, Hugo Ekitike scored the second goal for Liverpool, and it was looking like the match was completely over for the home side since they were two goals down and also a man down.
Rio Ngumoha scored the winner for Liverpool against Newcastle United
But Newcastle did not give up as they shocked the entire world by scoring two goals with 10 men against the defending champions. Overall, Liverpool had been absolutely terrible, especially their star defender Ibrahima Konate, who is possibly leaving Liverpool by next season for either Real Madrid or PSG.
Rio Ngumoha became the youngest goal scorer in Liverpool history
When the match was coming to its final minutes, and Liverpool fans completely gave up hope, the 16 year old boy Rio Ngumoha, came out as a hero when he scored the winner for Liverpool. Rio Ngumoha became the youngest ever goal scorer in Liverpool history and also the 4th youngest goal scorer in Premier League history.
Liverpool are facing Arsenal Football Club in the next game at home, which presently looks very difficult for the defending Premier League Champions since they have been in weak form, and Arsenal are looking really strong. They completely manhandled Leeds United in their last fixture, and it is enough to intimidate Liverpool. But we can definitely hope for another thriller.
