Liverpool secured a fiery 3-2 victory over Newcastle United in the second round of the 2025-26 English Premier League season. The match took place on Monday evening at St James’ Park. Liverpool’s goals were scored by Ryan Gravenberch, Hugo Ekitike, and Rio Nguemaha in the 35th, 46th, and 100th minutes respectively. Newcastle’s goals came from Bruno Guimarães and William Osula in the 57th and 88th minutes. Egyptian international Mohamed Salah started the match and played throughout but did not score. Anthony Gordon received a direct red card after a challenge with Van Dijk in stoppage time of the first half, leaving Newcastle with ten men. Liverpool currently ranks third in the league with 6 points from two wins, scoring 7 goals and conceding 4, while Newcastle is fifteenth with 1 point from a draw in the first round, scoring 2 goals and conceding 3.