Liverpool vs Newcastle player ratings: Liverpool triumphs 4-2 against Newcastle United, Salah’s double decisive despite Nunez’s missed opportunities.
Liverpool secured a pulsating 4-2 victory over Newcastle United, with Mohamed Salah’s brace the difference despite Darwin Nunez’s profligacy. But who shone brightest and who struggled in this Premier League rollercoaster?
Liverpool:
- Mohamed Salah (9/10): The Egyptian king was unstoppable in the second half, scoring two goals and assisting another. His penalty miss in the first half was the only blemish on a masterclass.
- Luis Diaz (7/10): A constant threat down the left, Diaz scored a disallowed goal and caused havoc for the Newcastle defense. His link-up play with Salah was a highlight.
- Curtis Jones (8.5/10): Energetic and combative, Jones capped his performance with a well-taken goal. He was a crucial presence in midfield, both defensively and offensively.
- Virgil van Dijk (7/10): Solid for the most part, Van Dijk was caught out for Newcastle’s equalizer. However, he made amends with some crucial interventions later on.
- Darwin Nunez (5/10): A frustrating night for the Uruguayan. He missed several clear-cut chances, but his assist for Salah’s opener deserves credit.
Newcastle:
- Martin Dubravka (7/10): Made a superb save to deny Salah’s penalty, but couldn’t do much about the Reds’ other goals.
- Sven Botman (8/10): A rock at the back, Botman marshaled the Newcastle defense with composure and made some crucial blocks.
- Bruno Guimaraes (6/10): Influential in the first half, Guimaraes faded after the break and was caught out for Salah’s second goal.
- Joelinton (7/10): A tireless workhorse, Joelinton caused problems for the Liverpool defense and scored a well-taken goal.
- Alexander Isak (6/10): A lively presence up front, Isak’s pace and movement troubled Liverpool at times, but he couldn’t find the net.