2021/22
Matchweek 35
All times shown are your local time
Sat 30 Apr 2022
Kick Off:
St. James' Park, Newcastle
Att: 52,281
Ref: Andre Marriner

WHO'S GOING TO BE YOUR

MAN OF THE MATCH?

Keita helps Liverpool keep pressure at the top

Naby Keita's first-half goal was enough as Liverpool edged past a stubborn Newcastle United 1-0 and returned albeit temporarily to the top of the Premier League.

Liverpool dominated the early proceedings and went ahead on 19 minutes through Keita, who exchanged passes with Diogo Jota before rounding Martin Dubravka to score.

The Reds pushed for a second goal after the break and forced two fine saves in quick succession from Dubravka, who first denied substitute Mohamed Salah and then Jota.

Bruno Guimaraes had a late chance to equalise, but his shot was saved by Alisson as Newcastle's four-match winning run came to an end.

Liverpool have 82 points, one behind Manchester City after they beat face Leeds United in the late match to go back to the top.

Newcastle are 10th on 43 points.

See: Newcastle reportLiverpool report

Next fixtures

Newcastle: 8 May v Man City (A)
Liverpool: 7 May v Spurs (H)

Match officials

Referee: Andre Marriner. Assistants: Simon Long, Scott Ledger. Fourth official: Andy Madley. VAR: Mike Dean. Assistant VAR: Darren Cann. 

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Match officials

Referee: Andre Marriner

Assistants: Simon Long, Scott Ledger

Fourth Official: Andy Madley

VAR: Mike Dean

Assistant VAR: Darren Cann

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      Season So Far

      Newcastle
       
      Liverpool

      Top Player Stats

        Head-to-Head

        Newcastle
        Total Wins
        11
        Home
        10
        Away
        1
        Liverpool
        Total Wins
        35
        Home
        23
        Away
        12

        Played

        58

        Draws 12

        Recent Meetings