Match report

Liverpool Defeats Newcastle 4-1 in Premier League Clash

Liverpool
Liverpool
4–1
FT
Newcastle
Newcastle
Jan 31, 2026

Liverpool emerged victorious over Newcastle with a convincing 4-1 scoreline in their latest Premier League encounter. Anthony Gordon's early goal for Newcastle was swiftly countered by H. Ekitike scoring twice within four minutes, assisted by F. Wirtz and M. Kerkez respectively. Mohamed Salah provided the assist for F. Wirtz’s third goal before Ibrahima Konaté sealed the win late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Liverpool 4–1 Newcastle
  • • Goals: Anthony Gordon (36'), H. Ekitike (2×, 41', 43'), F. Wirtz (67'), Ibrahima Konaté (90')
  • • Yellow Cards: Anthony Gordon (11'), J. Ramsey (45'+3), A. Mac Allister (59'), Dan Burn (86')

Lineups

Liverpool

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Alisson (G)
  • 8 D. Szoboszlai (D)
  • 5 I. Konate (D)
  • 4 V. van Dijk (D)
  • 6 M. Kerkez (D)
  • 38 R. Gravenberch (M)
  • 10 A. Mac Allister (M)
  • 11 M. Salah (M)
  • 7 F. Wirtz (M)
  • 18 C. Gakpo (M)
  • 22 H. Ekitike (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 G. Mamardashvili
  • 3 W. Endo
  • 14 F. Chiesa
  • 17 C. Jones
  • 26 A. Robertson
  • 42 T. Nyoni
  • 47 C. Ramsay
  • 65 A. Nallo
  • 73 R. Ngumoha

Newcastle

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Pope (G)
  • 2 K. Trippier (D)
  • 12 M. Thiaw (D)
  • 33 D. Burn (D)
  • 3 L. Hall (D)
  • 41 J. Ramsey (M)
  • 8 S. Tonali (M)
  • 28 J. Willock (M)
  • 20 A. Elanga (F)
  • 10 A. Gordon (F)
  • 11 H. Barnes (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 A. Ramsdale
  • 4 S. Botman
  • 9 Y. Wissa
  • 18 W. Osula
  • 23 J. Murphy
  • 27 N. Woltemade
  • 37 A. Murphy
  • 61 L. Shahar
  • 67 L. Miley

Timeline

  1. Newcastle
    11' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    Anthony Gordon

    Foul

  2. Newcastle
    36' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    Anthony Gordon
  3. Liverpool
    41' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Ekitike · Assist: F. Wirtz
  4. Liverpool
    43' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Ekitike · Assist: M. Kerkez
  5. Newcastle
    45'+3 Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ramsey

    Foul

  6. Liverpool
    59' Liverpool Card · Yellow Card
    A. Mac Allister

    Foul

  7. Liverpool
    67' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Wirtz · Assist: Mohamed Salah
  8. Newcastle
    73' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Barnes · On: Y. Wissa
  9. Newcastle
    73' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Elanga · On: J. Murphy
  10. Newcastle
    73' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Willock · On: N. Woltemade
  11. Liverpool
    84' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mohamed Salah · On: F. Chiesa
  12. Liverpool
    84' Liverpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Ekitike · On: C. Jones
  13. Newcastle
    84' Newcastle subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Trippier · On: W. Osula
  14. Newcastle
    86' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    Dan Burn

    Argument

  15. Liverpool
    87' Liverpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Wirtz · On: W. Endo
  16. Newcastle
    89' Newcastle subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Hall · On: A. Murphy
  17. Liverpool
    90' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    Ibrahima Konaté

Match Stats

Stat Liverpool Newcastle
Fouls 11 7
Pass Accuracy 84% 80%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 8
Corners 7 11
Total Passes 411 332
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 7 2
xG 2.28 0.36
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 345 266
Shots Inside Box 11 4
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ H. Ekitike's quickfire brace in the 41st and 43rd minutes turned the match in Liverpool's favor after Newcastle took an early lead.
  • ▸ Mohamed Salah’s assist to F. Wirtz for the third goal solidified Liverpool's control, leading to a comfortable victory.