Divock Origi was the hero for Liverpool on Saturday night as he came on from the bench to score a dramatic late winner against Newcastle.
The Reds took the lead early on via Virgil van Dijk’s header, however Christian Atsu levelled the scores just seven minutes later with a strike from close-range.
Mohamed Salah converted from Trent Alexander-Arnold’s second assist of the game to give Liverpool a half-time lead, however Newcastle struck back early in the second-half.
Salomon Rondon powerfully finished past goalkeeper Alisson to make it 2-2, before Salah was worryingly stretchered off the pitch after colliding with goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.
Liverpool needed a goal to keep their title dream alive and substitute Origi, who came on for Salah, was the one to provide it once again.
Xherdan Shaqiri, also on from the bench, whipped in an excellent set-piece into the box for the Belgian to head home and give Liverpool a crucial three points.
The Reds are now on 94 points, two points above Manchester City, who face Leicester at the Etihad on Monday night.
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The Reds suffered a late collapse against Fenerbahçe 3-2 on November 4 in the Champions League action. Trey Nyoni and Aleander Isak scored to give Liverpool a 2-1 second half lead, but the defense surrendered two goals inside the final 20 minutes to lose 3-2. Read Andoni Iraola’s reaction below as well as how Nyoni…
Liverpool held a 2-1 second half lead, but the Reds surrendered two goals relatively late to drop three points to Farnerbahce 3-2 in Champions League action. The Reds have lost two matches in a row.
Liverpool have made 5 changes ahead of their Champions League match with Fenerbahce. Joe Gomez and Kostas Tsimikas come in defense while Dominik Szoboszlai, Rio Ngumoha and Victor Muñoz come in to reshape the midfield.
