Liverpool secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Newcastle United in the second round of the 2025-26 English Premier League season at St James’ Park on Monday evening. Liverpool’s goals were scored by Ryan Gravenberch, Hugo Ekitike, and Rio 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 and played the entire match but did not score. Anthony Gordon received a direct red card after a challenge with Van Dijk in the second minute of added time in the first half, leaving Newcastle to play with ten men. Liverpool currently ranks third in the league with 6 points from two wins, scoring 7 goals and conceding 4, while Newcastle sits fifteenth with 1 point from a draw, scoring 2 and conceding 3.