Liverpool’s teenage forward Rio Ngumoha came off the bench to seal a dramatic 3-2 win over Newcastle United at St James’ Park, scoring in the 100th minute to cap off a thrilling Premier League contest.

The Reds had looked in control after Ryan Gravenberch’s opener and Hugo Ekitike’s strike just after half-time, but Newcastle mounted a spirited fightback despite being reduced to 10 men when Anthony Gordon was dismissed late in the first half.

Key Moments from the Match:

• 35’: Ryan Gravenberch scored from distance, giving Liverpool a 1-0 lead.

• 45+2’: Anthony Gordon saw red for a dangerous challenge on Virgil van Dijk.

• 46’: Hugo Ekitike doubled Liverpool’s advantage seconds after the restart.

• 57’: Bruno Guimarães pulled one back with a powerful header.

• 88’: Will Osula equalised for Newcastle, sparking late drama.

• 90+10’: Rio Ngumoha, just 16 years old, scored the decisive winner.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot praised the youngster after full-time, saying: “It was a great goal for a 16-year-old. He’s confident, he can finish really well, and the strike was so firm you don’t often see that at his age.”

Newcastle’s frustration deepened not only with Gordon’s red card but also with injuries to Fabian Schär, Sandro Tonali, and Joelinton. Head coach Eddie Howe now faces a difficult run without key players, as Magpies chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan watched from the stands.

Virgil van Dijk backed the referee’s decision to send off Gordon. “If that’s not a sending off then I don’t understand football,” he said.

Despite Newcastle’s late surge, including Osula’s equaliser from Nick Pope’s long ball, it was Liverpool who had the final say. Ngumoha’s calm finish in stoppage time ensured the Reds left with all three points and underlined the club’s faith in their academy talent.

The victory keeps Liverpool’s strong start to the season alive, while Newcastle are left to regroup ahead of a testing run of fixtures with a depleted squad.