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Newcastle and Liverpool provide emotional send-off in thrilling encounter

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 8:29 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Newcastle and Liverpool provide emotional send-off in thrilling encounter

Summary

Newcastle and Liverpool face off in a thrilling match that is currently underway, providing an emotional send-off for a club legend. The game has seen intense moments, including Anthony Elanga making a significant play. The atmosphere at Tyneside is electric as nearly 50,000 fans witness the action unfolding. Both teams appear to be competing vigorously, though sources indicate a lack of polish in their performances.

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Key Details

•Match is currently underway at Tyneside.
•Newcastle and Liverpool are battling closely.
•Anthony Elanga has made an impressive attempt to score.
•The game serves as an emotional farewell for a club legend.
•Nearly 50,000 fans are in attendance.

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8:29 PMThe Guardian Sport — Newcastle and Liverpool crank up the entertainment for emotional send-off | Sam Dalling

What they're saying

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While the teams produced more promise than polish, this thrilling encounter gave an emotional send-off to a legend of both clubs It’s 4.35pm on Tyneside. William Osula sets Anthony Elanga away, slightly right of centre and just short of 50,000 draw collective breaths. Pace is no issue; Elanga has no shortage of that, and Milos Kerkez won’t catch him. But Newcastle fans have seen this clip before and remember the ending. Muscles tighten, cheeks clench, as they brace themselves for it to start again like it carried on before. (Yet) another memeable‑moment inbound. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Sam Dalling at St James' Park

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