Aston Villa vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League result and reaction after late goals from Martinez and Martinelli

Arsenal twice battled back from behind as stoppage time goals from Emiliano Martinez and Gabriel Martinelli helped them to a hard-fought victory at Aston Villa to reignite into their Premier League title bid.

Martinez, a former Arsenal goalkeeper, could do nothing as Jorginho’s strike cannoned off the crossbar and struck the back of his head to settle a thrilling contest 4-2 in favour of the Gunners.

Ollie Watkins and Philippe Coutinho sent home side ahead on two occasions, only for Bukayo Saka and Oleksandr Zinchenko to equalise for Arsenal and keep them in the contest.

The Gunners’ winless run looked set to continue before Martinez inadvertently helped out his old side and substitute Martinelli tapped into an empty net after the goalkeeper went up for a late corner.

Relive the action as Arsenal defeat Aston Villa in the Premier League:

Aston Villa vs Arsenal

• Arsenal score late to defeat Aston Villa in brilliant Premier League clash

• Arsenal bounce back to seal stunning late comeback win over Aston Villa

• 90+8’ GOAL! - Martinelli adds a fourth on the break (AST 2-4 ARS)

• 90+3’ GOAL! - A fortuitous own goal from Emi Martinez wins it for Arsenal (AST 2-3 ARS)

• 84’ SAVE! - Ramsdale’s fingertips deny Bailey a winner (AST 2-2 ARS)

• 61’ GOAL! - Zinchenko strikes to equalise for Arsenal (AST 2-2 ARS)

• 57’ CROSSBAR! - Nketiah’s headed effort hits the bar (AST 2-1 ARS)

• 31’ GOAL! - Coutinho sends Villa back in front (AST 2-1 ARS)

• 16’ GOAL! - A rocket from Saka brings Arsenal level (AST 1-1 ARS)

• 11’ OFF THE LINE! - Mings rescues Villa with goalline clearance (AST 1-0 ARS)

• 5’ GOAL! - A brilliant finish from Watkins puts Villa in front (AST 1-0 ARS)

Aston Villa FC 2 - 4 Arsenal FC

Liverpool fire themselves back into top-four race on nightmare evening for Newcastle

19:50 , Michael Jones

The celebration turned to consternation for Newcastle, the memories of their past to the worry about the immediate future, the tributes to one of their greatest servants preceding their worst day of the Premier League season. It would have been Sir Bobby Robson’s 90^th birthday but it turned into an auspicious occasion for Jurgen Klopp.

A week that could have finished off their challenge for a top-four finish three months early instead sees their hopes resurrected and them rejuvenated. A side who had lost their last three away league games in hapless fashion instead backed up a Merseyside derby victory by ending the longest unbeaten run in any of the top five European divisions. Klopp has Virgil van Dijk fit again, his forwards scoring again and, perhaps, a glimpse of the kind of momentum that has carried them a long way on plenty of previous times.

But for Newcastle, a season’s fine work threatened to be undone in a disastrous 12 minutes. It was doubly damaging, their hopes of a first major trophy since 1969 dented when Nick Pope was dismissed. One of the stars and the signings of the season will miss the Carabao Cup final as the punishment will prove bigger than the crime. Pope had not had to retrieve the ball from the back of his net twice in a game since visiting Anfield in August: he did in his 22-minute cameo as Liverpool became the first top-flight side to overcome Newcastle since they did, the best part of six months and 18 games ago. Yet while that relied on a 98^th-minute winner, this was decided in an explosive first quarter. Taking six points from Newcastle means the gap between them is down to six and, in the final reckoning, it could prove crucial.

Liverpool fire back into top-four race on nightmare evening for Newcastle

FT Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

19:46 , Michael Jones

Reaction from Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk who told Sky Sports: “Let’s hope [it’s a significant result]. We’ve had results in the season where we have felt like this is the time to kick on. But this feels a little bit different. Coming away from the big win against Everton, it was important to keep going and find a way to win.

“The red card changed the game a little bit. We could have done better, but there is a reason why we are the only team to win here. I am very proud of the boys, now we must recover in time for Real Madrid in the next game.

“We have had a difficult season, but to come and win here, I’m really proud.

“It feels very good [to be back from injury.] Being healthy is the most important thing in the world. It was a tough six weeks but I’m back, hopefully I will do everything in my power to recover and be ready for the Champions League game, it is very massive for us.

“It’s a lot of hard work behind the scenes but I’m happy to be contributing to the team.

“I think this whole season has proven any team can beat any team. We want to find consistency with what we have been doing the last five years. We want to be building consistency as a club.

“Today and in the last game against Everton we showed that. This is a good step and we’ll take it. On to the next one.”

FT Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

19:43 , Michael Jones

Newcastle have only lost two Premier League games all season, both against Liverpool.

The Magpies haven’t beaten the Reds in a Premier League game since December 2015.

FT Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

19:37 , Michael Jones

What are the ramifications of Nick Pope’s red card?

Newcastle face Manchester United at Wembley next Sunday in the Carabao Cup final, looking for their first trophy since 1969.

Goalkeeper Nick Pope is now suspended after his red card today and Martin Dubravka, his back-up, is cup-tied. That means Loris Karius, who hasn’t played a first-team game of football for two years, is set to make his Newcastle debut.

In other news, Bruno Guimaraes will be back from the suspension that has just finished now and will play. Newcastle haven’t won a game without him all season.

FT Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

19:33 , Michael Jones

Liverpool are now only six points behind Newcastle in the battle for that fourth Champions League spot.

Tottenham, who play West Ham tomorrow, Fulham, Brighton and Brentford are the other teams in contention at this stage.

FT Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

19:30 , Michael Jones

Liverpool have now won their last two league matches and are moving up the table. They’re now eighth.

Full-time: Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

19:24 , Michael Jones

90+3 mins: That’s a massive three points for Liverpool who find themselves back in contention to finish in the top four. They’re now six points behind fourth placed Newcastle and have a game in hand on Eddie Howe’s men.

Liverpool’s two goals were well worked and gave them a cushion in the game but Nick Pope’s red card was the turning point and although spirited Newcastle couldn’t launch a comeback.

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

19:21 , Michael Jones

90 mins: There’s going to be three minutes of added time to play.

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

19:18 , Michael Jones

87 mins: A short Liverpool corner comes to Harvey Elliott who floats a cross into the middle. The ball is nodded back towards Roberto Firmino who can’t quite reach it.

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

19:13 , Michael Jones

84 mins: Save! Newcastle should be on the scoresheet! They break up the pitch with Anthony Gordon in possession. He carries the ball to the front edge of the box and slides the ball over to Callum Wilson whose shot is closed down and blocked by Alisson.

Great save from Liverpool’s goalkeeper.

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

19:11 , Michael Jones

81 mins: Liverpool have dropped down a few gears. They’re comfortable in the game and should go on to win. The visitors are looking to maintain possession and slowly work their way up the pitch.

Less than 10 minutes to play at St. James’ Park.

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

19:10 , Michael Jones

78 mins: I don’t think it’s too outrageous to say that Newcastle deserve a goal. They’ve kept going, kept attacking and have made Liverpool nervous on a few occasions since going down to 10-men.

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

19:06 , Michael Jones

75 mins: Oh close! Andy Robertson brings the ball up the pitch before knocking it wide to Diogo Jota. Jota sends the ball into the feet of Elliott who slides it into the box for Robertson.

It’s all fast, slick play and Newcastle are cut open. Robertson should shoot but tries to set up Salah and misplaces the pass meaning the chance goes begging.

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

19:01 , Michael Jones

72 mins: Joelinton pulls up with a niggle to his right hamstring. He wants to play on for Newcastle but Eddie Howe is having none of it.

Joelinton is too important for Newcastle and the manager will have an eye on the Carabao Cup final next week. Matt Richie comes on to replace him.

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

18:59 , Michael Jones

69 mins: Harvey Elliott is fed the ball on the inside right by Fabinho. With 10-men Newcastle can’t press him and drop back allowing the midfielder to shoot from range.

He curls a decent effort at goal but Martin Dubravka clings onto it with ease.

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

18:56 , Michael Jones

66 mins: Eddie Howe brings on three substitutions. Callum Wilson, Anthony Gordon, and Jacob Murphy all come on to replace Miguel Almiron, Kieran Trippier and Alexander Isak.

These seem like changes to protect Newcastle’s key players ahead of next week’s Carabao Cup final.

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

18:52 , Michael Jones

63 mins: A scrappy clearance from Newcastle bounces through midfield and comes to the feet of Allan Saint-Maximin. He carries the ball towards goal but is forced over to the left side of the box by Liverpool’s back tracking defence.

Undeterred, Saint-Maximin gets off a shot that continues to rise and flies over the crossbar.

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

18:50 , Michael Jones

60 mins: Jurgen Klopp makes a quadruple substitution for Liverpool. Roberto Firmino, Harvey Elliott, James Milner and Diogo Jota all come on to replace Stefan Bajcetic, Darwin Nunez, Jordan Henderson and Cody Gakpo.

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

18:48 , Michael Jones

57 mins: Save! Liverpool are under pressure on the edge of their own box but Fabinho wins the ball and pokes it to Jordan Henderson.

He feeds it out to Darwin Nunez who counter-attacks and drives up the pitch. Nunez cuts inside and drills a low effort at goal but Martin Dubravka leaps across and pushes the ball wide!

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

18:45 , Michael Jones

54 mins: Isak makes another good run towards the ball as Dan Burn curls a forward pass up the pitch. Virgil van Dijk has to come across to beat the forward to the loose ball and takes no chances with clearance, nodding the ball out for a corner.

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

18:43 , Michael Jones

51 mins: Chance! Massive moment for Newcastle. Sean Longstaff gives the ball to Kieran Trippier who slides it down the right wing for Allan Saint-Maximin.

The winger takes on two Liverpool defenders before picking out Alexander Isak in the box. Isak controls the ball and shoots on the swivel but pushes his effort wide of the target.

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

18:39 , Michael Jones

48 mins: There’s been no further changes from any of the managers. Nick Pope has been sent off for Newcastle so Martin Dubravka replaced Elliot Anderson to take up the goalkeeping position for the hosts.

Sean Longstaff takes a knock to the head in a collision but is okay to play on.

Second half: Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

18:36 , Michael Jones

Newcastle get the match restarted at St. James’ Park. Sven Botman works the ball over to the left wing where is bounces kindly for Alexander Isak.

He takes the ball into the box, lays it off then nods down the pass when it comes back to him. He’s looking for Kieran Trippier but Alisson is off his line quickly to smother it.

HT Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

18:33 , Michael Jones

There’s talent and skill in Newcastle’s team. All the players will want to impress and earn a spot in the Carabao Cup final team next week.

Miguel Almiron, Allan Saint-Maximin, and Alexander Isak will all be hoping to score in the second half. If Newcastle score next they could get something from this game despite being down to 10-men.

Liverpool’s defending hasn’t been great so far.

Loris Karius could start Carabao Cup final amid Newcastle goalkeeper crisis

18:29 , Michael Jones

Loris Karius could make his Newcastle United debut in the Carabao Cup final after first-choice goalkeeper Nick Pope picked up a red card in the Premier League.

Pope was sent off for handling outside his area in Newcastle’s match with Liverpool, meaning he will be suspended for the final at Wembley against Manchester United next weekend.

Second-choice goalkeeper Martin Dubravka played for Manchester United in the competition’s earlier rounds while on loan at Old Trafford, so he is cup-tied and cannot play for another club.

It leaves Newcastle manager Eddie Howe with a choice of Karius or fellow back-up option Mark Gillespie.

Loris Karius could start Carabao Cup final amid Newcastle goalkeeper crisis

HT Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

18:25 , Michael Jones

The red card incident. What was Nick Pope thinking here?

Half-time: Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

18:21 , Michael Jones

45+4 mins: That was a 45 minutes that could not have gone much worse for Newcastle. After starting well and looking the most likely team to open the scoring Trent Alexander-Arnold and Darwin Nunez combined to cut the home side in half and opening the scoring

A second Liverpool goal quickly followed as Cody Gakpo double his tally for the Reds before Nick Pope succumbed to a moment of madess and got himself sent off.

Still, it’s not all bleak for Eddie Howe’s men. Allan Saint-Maximin and Dan Burn have both come close to scoring but they’ll need to get the next goal if they hope to achieve a remarkable comeback.

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

18:16 , Michael Jones

45 mins: Four minutes of added time to play at the end of the first half.

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

18:13 , Michael Jones

43 mins: Save! Alisson has arguably been Liverpool’s best player today. Newcastle admirably continue to put pressure on Liverpool and win a corner.

It gets whipped onto the head of Dan Burn who powers one at goal only for the Brazilian to palm the ball over the bar

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

18:10 , Michael Jones

40 mins: The free kick is taken by Jordan Henderson who rolls it across to Mo Salah. Salah the shoots but drills his effort into the wall and Newcastle work it away.

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

18:09 , Michael Jones

37 mins: Liverpool defend and clear the lines by booting the ball up to Mo Salah. He storms through the middle and links-up a one-two with Darwin Nunez.

Miguel Almiron sprints back to help out defend and brings Salah down just outside the penalty area.

Almiron is booked and Liverpool have a free kick in a dangerous area.

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

18:07 , Michael Jones

34 mins: Nice pressure from Newcastle as they get men up the pitch. Joelinton flicks the ball over to Saint-Maximin on the left wing. He plays it inside to Dan Burn whose cross wins the hosts a corner.

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

18:02 , Michael Jones

31 mins: Liverpool will see this as a massive opportunity. Not only to win the game, which they should from this position, but to rediscover some form and take that into their next few games.

Save! A long ball comes down the right wing and is controlled well by Allan Saint-Maximin. He weaves into the box and fizzes a shot at Alisson who palms it over the crossbar.

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

18:00 , Michael Jones

28 mins: That was Nick Pope’s first red card in his 163 Premier League appearances. Not only does it cost Newcastle a man in this match but Pope won’t be available for the Carabao Cup final against Manchester United next weekend.

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

17:57 , Michael Jones

25 mins: Newcastle are down to 10-men and Elliot Anderson has been sacrificed to bring on Martin Dubravka. He goes in goal in the absence of Nick Pope.

Liverpool are in total control of this match now.

Red card! Nick Pope is off!

17:54 , Michael Jones

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

22 mins: From the Newcastle free kick Alisson claims the ball and belts it up the pitch towards Mo Salah. Salah chases after the ball as Nick Pope comes flying out from goal.

He flings himself at the ball, nods it down, then scoops it up with his hands and the referee has no option but to pull out the red card.

It’s a moment of madness from Pope.

Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool

17:52 , Michael Jones

20 mins: Elliot Anderson gets away from Stefan Bajcetic on Newcastle’s left wing before cutting inside and getting taken out but a diving, sliding Fabinho who earns himself a yellow card.

Kieran Trippier whips the free kick into the box but Alisson comes out to claim the ball.

GOAL! Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool (Gakpo, 17’)⚽️

17:49 , Michael Jones

17 mins: This is the Liverpool of old! Cody Gakpo starts the move with the ball out wide on the left. He comes inside and lays the ball to Fabinho.

Fabinho slots it up to Mo Salah who dinks the ball over the Newcastle back line and finds Gakpo who’s continued his run. Gakpo keeps himself onside - just - takes a touch then hooks it past Nick Pope.

Newcastle 0-1 Liverpool

17:46 , Michael Jones

16 mins: Liverpool are coming alive. Mo Salah slips into the box but loses possession. The ball comes out to Jordan Henderson who rolls it over to Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Alexander-Arnold’s low curling cross bounces over to the far post but Kieran Trippier is on hand to turn it out for a corner.

The home side then defend it without too much trouble.

Newcastle 0-1 Liverpool

17:45 , Michael Jones

13 mins: That goal has come against the run of play but Liverpool have so much attacking talent that they’re always a threat. The goal won’t change things for Newcastle yet. They’ll still take the game to Liverpool and now look for an equaliser.

GOAL! Newcastle 0-1 Liverpool (Nunez, 10’)⚽️

17:42 , Michael Jones

10 mins: That’ll do! Trent Alexander-Arnold comes inside as Fabinho gets the ball and flicks it back to him. The Liverpool defender floats the ball over the top and expertly picks out Darwin Nunez.

After splitting Fabian Schar and Kieran Trippier, Nunez brings the ball down with a lovely first touch then smoking a right-footed finish into the bottom left corner!

Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool

17:40 , Michael Jones

9 mins: Newcastle’s press is a strong one. Mo Salah is forced to retreat towards his own box before giving the ball to Joe Gomez who returns it to Alisson. The goalkeeper then boots it out of play and gets jeered at from the Newcastle fans.

Liverpool need to get into this match.

Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool

17:36 , Michael Jones

6 mins: Nice play from Allan Saint-Maximin on the left wing. He carries the ball down the line and storms into the box before lifting one across goal. Alexander Isak is up there but Virgil van Dijk is first to the ball and nods it away.

Newcastle have started quickly. They’re on the front foot here.

Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool

17:35 , Michael Jones

3 mins: Miguel Almiron nicks the ball off Stefan Bajcetic and drives into the Liverpool box. He looks to shoot but gets swarmed and loses the ball.

Newcastle recycle it though and slip the ball back to him in the box. Joe Gomez is playing him onside but his prodded shot on target is closed down by Alisson.

Solid save!

Kick off: Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool

17:31 , Michael Jones

The players are wearing black armbands and there’s a moments silence before kick off to remember Christian Atsu, a former Newcastle United player, who passed away during the earthquakes in Turkey.

After the showing of respect Jordan Henderson gets the match started at St. James’ Park.

Newcastle vs Liverpool

17:26 , Michael Jones

This is a really intriguing contest. Newcastle have the best defence in the league and the last time they lost was against Liverpool at Anfield.

With home advantage and at the top of their game Newcastle should have enough to beat Liverpool but Jurgen Klopp’s men can turn it on at the drop of a hat. Their problem this season has been consistency.

The players make their way out onto the pitch, kick off is up next.

Newcastle vs Liverpool

17:24 , Michael Jones

Mo Salah has scored nine goals in nine Premier League appearances against teams managed by Eddie Howe. He has not netted more than six Premier League goals versus any other manager.

He is just two Premier League goals away from Robbie Fowler’s Liverpool record of 128.

Playing like Almiron

17:21 , Michael Jones

Miguel Almiron has 10 goals in 22 top-flight appearances this season but has not scored in any of his last four home league games.

Newcastle vs Liverpool

17:17 , Michael Jones

Alexander Isak scored on his Newcastle debut in the reverse fixture against Liverpool. The last Magpies player to net home and away league goals against the Reds in the same season was Alan Shearer in 1999/00.

Newcastle vs Liverpool

17:13 , Michael Jones

Liverpool have lost nine of their 16 away matches in all competitions this campaign. They have only fared worse in one of the past 10 seasons, suffering 12 defeats in 2014/15.

They have not kept a Premier League clean sheet outside of Liverpool since a 1-0 win at Newcastle in April.

Newcastle vs Liverpool

17:09 , Michael Jones

Eddie Howe has lost 14 of his 16 matches as a manager versus Liverpool in all competitions.

To add to that unwanted stat, Newcastle are winless in all five Premier League fixtures without Bruno Guimaraes this season (D4, L1).

Newcastle vs Liverpool

17:05 , Michael Jones

Newcastle’s only defeat in their last 21 Premier League home games was 1-0 versus Liverpool in April 2022.

This is the first time Newcastle face Liverpool in the Premier League while at least five places above the Reds since September 2006, when 15th-placed Liverpool beat Newcastle 2-0 at Anfield.

Elsewhere in the Premier League

17:01 , Michael Jones

There are some of the 3pm kicks off finishing off right now we some surprising results. Everton have beaten Leeds 1-0 and are out of the relegation zone for the time-being.

Nottingham Forest have scored right at the death to draw 1-1 with Manchester City allowing Arsenal to open up a two point lead at the top of the table once more.

Bournemouth have edged it 1-0 at Wolves and Brentford recover to draw 1-1 with Crystal Palace. Fulham defeated Brighton 1-0 but Chelsea vs Southampton (0-1) is still in stoppage time following an injury to Cesar Azpilicueta.

The best defence in the league

16:58 , Michael Jones

Newcastle have the best defensive record in the division, conceding just 13 goals. Only Manchester City and Liverpool have scored multiple Premier League goals versus the Magpies this campaign.

Can Liverpool score past them again today?

Newcastle vs Liverpool

16:54 , Michael Jones

Newcastle have drawn five of their last six Premier League fixtures, including each of the last three. They could do with a win though to get them moving in the table once again.

Liverpool and Newcastle have it all to prove in Premier League’s frosty rivalry

16:50 , Michael Jones

With a bit less injury time at Anfield, Newcastle might still be the Tyneside Invincibles. As it is, their longest unbeaten run in the top flight has amounted to a remarkable response to unwanted late drama. Fabio Carvalho’s August winner for Liverpool came in the 98th minute and, 17 league games later, it is still the case that no one has beaten Newcastle; or no one except Sheffield Wednesday in an FA Cup tie anyway.

Include Carabao Cup encounters and Newcastle have played 27 matches against their Premier League peers this season and lost just one. Keep that run going for another 10 days and, barring defeat on penalties, they will end a 54-year wait for major silverware.

But before then, Liverpool’s visit to St James’ Park is laden with pertinence. They were the last visitors to win there, with a Naby Keita goal for a quadruple-chasing side in April. Now it is fourth place Liverpool want and fourth place Newcastle occupy. If United’s season has exceeded all expectations so far, the next three games may shape it: Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City.

Liverpool and Newcastle have it all to prove in Premier League’s frosty rivalry

A weak defence

16:46 , Michael Jones

Liverpool could lose four successive Premier League away games for the first time since April 2012, when the fourth fixture was a 2-0 loss at Newcastle.

The Reds could also concede at least three goals in four straight away league fixtures for the first time since 1954.

A strong defence

16:42 , Michael Jones

Newcastle have equalled the club record of 17 league games without defeat since losing 2-1 to Liverpool in August.

The Magpies have not conceded more than once in any of those 17 games. Their longest league run without conceding at least twice is 18 matches, set in 2004.

Newcastle vs Liverpool

16:38 , Michael Jones

Joe Willock is out for Newcastle today due to a hamstring issue that he has not been able to shake. That means that Elliot Anderson makes his full Premier League debut for the Magpies.

Willock has been a creator and driving force for Newcastle in midfield this year, can Anderson fill his shoes?

Newcastle vs Liverpool team changes

16:34 , Michael Jones

Eddie Howe makes just one change to the Newcastle team that drew with Bournemouth last time out. Joe Willock drops out with Elliot Anderson taking his place in midfield.

Jurgen Klopp welcomes back Virgil van Dijk who partners Joe Gomez in central defence for Liverpool. Joel Matip drops to the bench for the Reds.

Newcastle vs Liverpool line-ups

16:31 , Michael Jones

Newcastle XI: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn, Longstaff, Joelinton, Anderson, Almiron, Isak, Saint-Maximin

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Henderson, Bajcetic, Salah, Nunez, Gakpo

Newcastle vs Liverpool

16:27 , Michael Jones

Liverpool have come from behind to beat Newcastle 10 times in the Premier League, including a 2-1 win in the reverse fixture this season.

It is a joint Premier League record along with Manchester United’s tallies of 10 comeback triumphs versus Newcastle and Southampton.

Newcastle vs Liverpool

16:25 , Michael Jones

Newcastle are winless in 12 Premier League meetings between the teams since a 2-0 home victory in December 2015.

In contrast Liverpool are unbeaten in five league games at Newcastle. They have never gone six matches without a league defeat at St James’ Park.

Jurgen Klopp explains ‘different’ Liverpool mood before ‘massive’ Newcastle clash

16:21 , Michael Jones

Jurgen Klopp hopes Liverpool can build on their encouraging derby victory in Saturday’s “massive” clash with Newcastle.

The Reds ended a four-game winless run in the Premier League in 2023 by defeating Everton 2-0 on Monday and another victory over Newcastle would be a major boost to their hopes of making a late charge into the top four.

“It’s a massive game,” said Klopp. “If we want to reach something this season, we have to chase everybody and especially the teams ahead of us in the table.

“It’s not easy, it will never be easy, but the only way you can do it is give it a try and that’s what we have to do.”

Jurgen Klopp explains ‘different’ Liverpool mood before ‘massive’ Newcastle clash

Newcastle vs Liverpool prediction

16:17 , Michael Jones

Liverpool have had a bumpy season and while Newcastle have not had a perfect campaign they should be able to beat Jurgen Klopp’s side.

Newcastle have the home advantage and can turn the screw on Liverpool’s form.

Newcastle 2-1 Liverpool.

Newcastle vs Liverpool predicted line-ups

16:13 , Michael Jones

Newcastle XI: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Almiron, Longstaff, Joelinton; Saint-Maximin, Isak, Gordon

Liverpool Xl: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Bajcetic, Fabinho, Henderson; Salah, Nunez, Gakpo

What is the early team news?

16:09 , Michael Jones

For Newcastle, Joe Willock is expected to be out with injury but Callum Wilson, Miguel Almiron and Allan Saint-Maximin are set to be fit and available. Bruno Guimaraes is still suspended.

Liverpool, meanwhile, could welcome back Virgil van Dijk from injury. But Ibrahima Konate, Luis Diaz and Thiago Alcantara are all still injured.

How to watch Newcastle vs Liverpool

16:05 , Michael Jones

The match will kick-off at 5.30pm GMT on Saturday, 18 February at St James Park.

The fixture will be available for fans to watch on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. If you’re not a Sky customer you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.

We may earn commission from some of the links in this article, but we never allow this to influence our content. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.

Jurgen Klopp says UEFA president was not primarily responsible for Paris chaos

16:01 , Michael Jones

Jurgen Klopp highlighted what he believes were clear mistakes made around last season’s Champions League final but does not feel Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin should be held primarily responsible.

This week saw the publication of an independent report into the dangerous congestion problems around the Stade de France in Paris prior to the clash between Liverpool and Real Madrid.

Thousands of Liverpool fans were penned in against perimeter fences and stuck in a motorway underpass before being tear-gassed by police, with the report concluding the situation almost became a “mass fatality catastrophe”.

Liverpool have called on Uefa, who the report said bore primary responsibility for the organisational failures, to implement all the 21 recommendations made to try to ensure such a situation never happens again.

Jurgen Klopp says UEFA president was not primarily responsible for Paris chaos

Newcastle vs Liverpool

15:57 , Michael Jones

The late Premier League match today sees Newcastle take on Liverpool at 5.30pm. This game will have some big implications on the race for the top four with Liverpool needing to win to have any hopes of earning Champions League football next year.

Newcastle currently sit fourth in the table, five places and nine points ahead of Liverpool. If Eddie Howe’s side were to win today then they will effectively put an end to Liverpool’s chances of competing for a top four spot going 12 points ahead of Jurgen Klopp’s men.

Liverpool, who have a game in hand on Newcastle, could cut that gap down to six if they win at St. James’ Park. The Reds are hoping to build off the back of a 2-0 win in the Merseyside derby where Darwin Nunez, Mo Salah and Cody Gakpo finally seemed to gel in the forward line.

Their task will be to break down an incredible Newcastle defence which has been one of the strongest in the league this year. Can the Reds collect three points today or will Eddie Howe’s team confirm their top four credentials?

Elsewhere in the Premier League

15:50 , Michael Jones

There are six matches taking place at 3pm in the English top flight but not much else to talk about. Only two of the current games have seen a goal in the first half.

Here’s how things stand at half-time:

Brentford 0-0 Crystal Palace

Brighton 0-0 Fulham

Chelsea 0-1 Southampton

Everton 0-0 Leeds

Nottingham Forest 0-1 Manchester City

Wolves 0-0 Bournemouth

Coming up later on Newcastle take on Liverpool at St. James’ Park. We’ll be building up to kick off with all the team news and updates so stick with us.

Arsenal bounce back to seal stunning late comeback win over Aston Villa

15:04 , Michael Jones

Aston Villa had tried to kick Arsenal when they were down. Instead, Mikel Arteta’s side stand up, in the most scarcely possible way possible. On a thunderous afternoon at Villa Park, Jorginho’s stunning strike from the edge of the box cannoned off the underside of the crossbar, rebounding off the back of former Arsenal goalkeeper Emi Martinez, denying former Arsenal manager Unai Emery, and, somehow, keeping Arsenal’s Premier League title bid alive.

This was a statement response from Arteta’s challengers: they faced not only the shortest possible turnaround from Wednesday’s defeat at home to title rivals Manchester City, a result that threatened to suck the air out of their challenge as Pep Guardiola’s side returned to the top of the table, but also an Aston Villa side who sensed an opportunity. This was as good a time to play Arsenal as you could hope for, and yet as Gabriel Martinelli raced away to score Arsenal’s fourth into an empty net in the 98th minute, sealing a 4-2 comeback win, it’s hard to imagine how Arteta’s team could have reacted to their defeat to City in a better way.

The scenes in the away end at full-time told you that, and with the four-game blip is over, it’s now about how this dramatic lift win can lift Arsenal and give them a second wind in the title race. Manchester CIty will certainly feel it. But at times here, Arsenal’s dip in form threatened to turn into a five-game slump, especially as first Ollie Watkins and then Philippe Coutinho fired Villa in front, before Villa rattled the crossbar when chasing a winner late on.

Arsenal bounce back to seal stunning late comeback win over Aston Villa

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Reaction from Arsenal midfielder Jorginho who told BT Sport: “That’s the Premier League. That’s why it’s the best league in the world. It’s just beautiful.

“It was very important after the last results we had. The start wasn’t easy when we were not producing our game. We came in at half-time, had a chat and then we went back doing the basics we need to do and changed the game.

“The last time I hit the post and it went back off the keeper it didn’t go in so I’m glad today it did.”

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Reaction from Arsenal goalscorer Oleksandr Zinchenko: “From this game I would like to say two things. First we took an unbelievable lesson for all of us that we need to believe until the very end.

“Like I said in the past, this group has such amazing people, can achieve everything they want. If we are going to keep fighting and keep believing. The reaction from all of us in the second half is a perfect way to go.

“I’m so happy to help with my goal but most important is to take the three points.

“We would like to go in the dressing room as soon as possible but there are still a lot of games to play and we just need to keep going, keep fighting and keep believing we can do everything.”

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Arsenal have won a Premier League game they were losing at half-time outside of London for the first time since December 2009 when they beat Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield.

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Gabriel Martinelli’s goal is his first goal contribution in 7 Premier League games, ending his longest run without a goal or assist since April 2021.

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Aston Villa have conceded 4+ goals in consecutive home matches for only the second time in their top-flight history, with the previous instance coming in 1935/36.

FT Aston Villa 2-4 Arsenal

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Oleksandr Zinchenko has scored his first goal in the Premier League in his 92nd appearance in the competition, with what was his 74th shot.

He is Arsenal’s 13th different scorer in the Premier League this season, the most of any team (excluding own goals).

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Arsenal are back on top.

A wonderful encounter at Villa Park saw the Gunners twice fight back after going behind before two goals in stoppage time - the first a lucky own goal off the back of Emi Martinez’s head and the second a counter-attack with Aston Villa chasing an equaliser - sees them jump back ahead of Manchester City a reclaim top spot in the league.

This was an important victory for Mikel Arteta’s men. They needed to collect three points today after losing to City during the week. The title race is still on.

Full-time: Aston Villa 2-4 Arsenal

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90+9 mins: There was late drama indeed. Arsenal score twice in stoppage time to secure all three points and move back to the top of the Premier League.

It was a superb fightback from the Gunners who twice came from behind to eventually win the game.

GOAL! Aston Villa 2-4 Arsenal (Martinelli, 90+8’)

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90+8 mins: Another one! Aston Villa throw everyone up the pitch for a corner including the goalkeeper but Arsenal clear their lines and work the ball to Gabriel Martinelli in bags of space.

He’s got an open goal and taps it home to give the Gunners the win.

GOAL! Aston Villa 2-3 Arsenal (Martinez OG, 90+3’)⚽️

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90+3 mins: Fortune for Arsenal! Heartbreak for Aston Villa. Gabriel Martinelli receives the ball on the left side of the box and pulls it back to Jorginho who’s waving for the pass.

Jorginho strikes it first time and drills his effort onto the crossbar as Emi Martinez leaps across to save.

The goalkeeper missed the ball but it bounces off the upright, hits Martinez on the back of the head and rebounds into the back of the net!

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14:22 , Michael Jones

90+2 mins: Save! Arsenal play the corner short but lose possession and Aston Villa break. Jhon Duran is given the ball on the right wing and flies up the pitch.

He darts into the box and curls a shot towards goal only for Aaron Ramsdale to drop to his right and push the ball clear!

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90 mins: Six minutes of added time to play at the end of this game. That’s more than enough time for one of these teams to find a winner.

Will there be some late drama? John McGinn sends the ball out for an Arsenal corner.

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87 mins: There it is. Emi Martinez gets booked for time-wasting and delaying the restart when taking a free kick. He’s been taking the mick for a while and it was just a matter of time before he earned a yellow card.

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84 mins: Off the bar! It’s Aston Villa chance to win the game now as they work the ball over to Leon Bailey on the right wing. He brings the ball down and spins down the line before cutting inside.

Bailey gets into the box and smashes a shot at goal only fo Aaron Ramsdale to get a hand to it and tip the ball onto the crossbar!

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81 mins: Changes from both teams.

Fabio Vieira and Takehiro Tomiyasu come on to replace Granit Xhaka and Ben White for Arsenal. Jhon Duran and Lucas Digne come on for Villa to take the places of Alex Moreno and Ollie Watkins.

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78 mins: Chance! Martin Odegaard has the chance to put Arsenal ahead! Eddie Nketiah carries the ball into the box from the left, holding off a couple of defenders before sliding it perfectly across to his captain.

Odegaard has time to pick his spot and goes for the far bottom corner only to scuff his strike and pull it wide of the target.

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75 mins: Gabriel Martinelli is wincing with pain now as he taps a short corner to Martin Odegaard. Odegaard floats the ball over to Bukayo Saka who hits one on the volley and scuffs his shot into the deck.

The ball bobbles into the box and is easily cleared by Aston Villa.

Aston Villa 2-2 Arsenal

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72 mins: Emi Martinez is trying his best to take time out of the game. He’s taking an age on every goal kick to restart play. It won’t be long before the referee has a word.

Arsenal take another short corner that Martin Odegaard shimmies into the box and lifts over to the middle. Tyrone Mings leaps highest and nods it clear.

Aston Villa 2-2 Arsenal

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69 mins: Mikel Arteta responds with an attacking change of his own. Gabriel Martinelli replaces Leandro Trossard in a like-for-like swap out on the left wing.

Martinelli’s first involvement sees him make a run to the byline and deliver a cross into the hands of Emi Martinez.

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67 mins: Unai Emery makes a couple of changes for Aston Villa now. Emiliano Buendia and Douglas Luiz go off with Leander Dendoncker and Leon Bailey introduced.

Will the fresh legs of the substitutes allow Villa to stay in this game?

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64 mins: Arsenal are purring now. The ball is fed up to Martin Odegaard who spins towards goal and feed Eddie Nketiah in on goal. His first touch takes him wide of the last defender but narrows the angle to shoot.

Emi Martinez comes out to close him down and Nketiah lifts his chip over the top of the goal.

GOAL! Aston Villa 2-2 Arsenal (Zinchenko, 61’)⚽️

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61 mins: Equaliser! Arsenal work another short corner between Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard. Odegaard slides the ball over to Oleksandr Zinchenko just inside the penalty area.

He takes a touch then drills a lovely strike past Emi Martinez to put Arsenal back on level terms.

Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal

13:50 , Michael Jones

60 mins: Nearly! Douglas Luiz feeds the ball over to Ollie Watkins as Aston Villa break up the pitch. Watkins brings it under control and drives towards the box under pressure from William Saliba.

Saliba forces Watkins wide and eventually wins the ball as Watkins has no options to release it to.

Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal

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57 mins: Chance! There’s an opportunity for Jorginho to shoot from the edge of the box but he decides to send the ball into the box for Ben White.

White has to put on the burners but manages to get to the ball before flicking a cross into the box at the byline. Eddie Nketiah rises above Matty Cash to win the header and nods it onto the crossbar!

So close to an equaliser!

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54 mins: A short corner from Arsenal sees Odegaard knock the ball to Zinchenko who drives a shot into the middle of the box. His shot is blocked but bounces kindly to Saka who fizzes an effort of his own well wide of the target.

Saka then goes down holding his leg and needs some treatment from the physios. This is worrying for Arsenal. Saka has been there best player today.

Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal

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51 mins: Saka slips the ball to White on the overlap but the right-back heels it back to him. The Arsenal goalscorer then shifts wide of Moreno before lifting the ball into the middle.

Eddie Nketiah arrives to win the header but Ezri Konsa beats him in the air and draws a foul out of the striker. Good defending.

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13:37 , Michael Jones

48 mins: It won’t be too long before Mikel Arteta makes some changes if Arsenal can’t get themselves back into this match. There hasn’t been any changes at half-time from either manager.

Jorginho tries to find a way forward on the left side of the pitch but he’s tackled by Douglas Luiz who prods the ball out for a throw in.

Second half: Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal

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Aston Villa get the game back underway and lift the ball over to Ollie Watkins but he fouls William Saliba trying to bring the ball under control.

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