Liverpool struggles with possession against Newcastle in first half
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 5:20 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Liverpool faced a challenging first half against Newcastle at St James' Park on August 23, with Anthony Elanga scoring early for the hosts. The Reds conceded seven turnovers, leading to criticism of full-backs Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong. Both players have already received yellow cards, and their defending has come under scrutiny for being ineffective. The first half was marked by Newcastle's dominant midfield play, while Liverpool failed to threaten the Newcastle goal despite nine attempts. The match is ongoing, highlighting the difficulties Liverpool is facing in their Premier League campaign.
- •Liverpool trails Newcastle 1-0 at halftime of their Premier League match.
- •Anthony Elanga scored for Newcastle within the first five minutes.
- •Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong both received yellow cards in the first half.
- •Liverpool recorded nine shots but failed to challenge the Newcastle goalkeeper.
- •The match is still in progress with Liverpool attempting to recover.
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