Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United scores his team's first goal whilst under pressure from Milos Kerkez of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Anfield on January 31, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Kate McShane/Getty Images)placeholder image
Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United scores his team's first goal whilst under pressure from Milos Kerkez of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Anfield on January 31, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Kate McShane/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Liverpool 2-1 Newcastle United player ratings: Here’s how Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali, Anthony Elanga and co have fared at Anfield.
Eddie Howe made three changes from the side that drew 1-1 at Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday night with Anthony Gordon, Harvey Barnes and Kieran Trippier coming in for Nick Woltemade, Sven Botman and Lewis Miley.
Bruno Guimaraes was named on the bench against PSG but didn’t make the squad for the trip to Liverpool due to an ankle issue.
Newcastle went into the game buoyed by their performance in Paris but knowing they had never won a Premier League match without Guimaraes nor a league game at Anfield since 1994.
Still, The Magpies are no strangers to leading at Anfield and took the lead towards the end of the first half as Anthony Gordon turned and finished into the bottom left corner of the goal to make it 1-0.
But Newcastle’s lead lasted a matter of minutes as Hugo Ekitike made it 1-1 with a close-range finish just before half-time. The French forward turned the game around with Liverpool’s next attack as he poked the ball into the bottom right corner to make it 2-1.
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Nick Pope - 6
Made a smart save low down to deny Hugo Ekitike just past the quarter-hour mark. Tipped away another effort from the French forward 15 minutes later but was beaten twice by him in quick succession at the end of the half. His distribution was decent.
Kieran Trippier - 6
Captained the side in Bruno Guimaraes’ absence. Recovered brilliantly to deny Mohamed Salah after being unfortunate in conceding possession. Slipped in the build-up to Liverpool’s equaliser.
Malick Thiaw - 6
Put in a great challenge to deny Ryan Gravenberch on the edge of the box. Gave Ekitike too much time and space for the second goal.
Dan Burn - 6
Kept his place in the side for his first Premier League appearance since the Sunderland match. Won some big headers as Liverpool applied the pressure.
Lewis Hall - 6
Made a lively start to the game but his influence waned as the first half wore on. Putting in a good physical shift.
Sandro Tonali - 7
Worked tirelessly in midfield. Blasted an effort high into The Kop from distance in the first half. Guilty of a couple of wayward passes at key moments.
Jacob Ramsey - 6
A quiet performance compared to his fine display in Paris. Steady.
Joe Willock - 7
Tracked back well to win the ball from Cody Gakpo. Did well in the build-up to the opening goal with a bursting run down the left.
Anthony Elanga - 7
Made himself a nuisance down the right, despite not everything coming off for him. Performed his defensive duties well when required.
Harvey Barnes - 7
Won a free-kick in a dangerous area for Newcastle after cutting in from the left. Rattled the post from the resulting set-piece midway through the first half. Involved in the build-up for Gordon’s opener.
Anthony Gordon - 8
Returned to the side in a central striker role. Was a menace across the forward line with his pace and carrying of the ball and was rewarded with a goal. Booked for a foul on Alisson.
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