Liverpool v Newcastle player ratings: Elliott 8, Fabinho 4; Isak 8, Joelinton 5

Reds secure last-gasp win at Anfield after Carvalho's goal deep into stoppage time

LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Alisson Becker - 6. The Brazilian had a relatively quiet night but was sharp off his line whenever needed. He had no chance with the goal. PA

Trent Alexander-Arnold - 4. The 23-year-old’s defensive weaknesses are usually over-ridden by his offensive qualities. Here he was poor in both departments. He made way for Carvalho in the 71st minute. PA

Joe Gomez - 6. The 25-year-old was assured and had the pace to deal with most threats. His passing was secure, too. Getty

Virgil van Dijk - 6. The Dutchman was pulled out of position before Newcastle’s goal but was entitled to expect better cover from Fabinho and Henderson. He made a couple of crucial interceptions. AP

Andrew Robertson - 5. The Scot had a few good moments in the first half and shot tamely with his right foot after the break. Yet he was unable to generate much threat from the flank. He was replaced by Tsimikas in the 71st minute. AFP

Harvey Elliott - 8. The 19-year-old was the best of Liverpool’s starters. He ran at the defence, used the ball wisely and did not shirk his defensive duties. Another encouraging display. Reuters

Fabinho - 4. The Brazilian so often sets the tempo but his sluggishness was reflective of the team’s performance for most of the game. He should have been much more aware of Isak for the opening goal. PA

Jordan Henderson - 4. The captain was not comfortable on the left of midfield. He almost stopped the move that led to the opening goal but instead sent the ball straight to Longstaff. Then he lost Isak. Milner came on for him in the 71st minute. AFP

Luis Diaz - 7. The Colombian was his team’s most dangerous attacker in the early stages but he faded out of the game for long periods. When he was on the ball, he was a danger. Reuters

Roberto Firmino - 7. The Brazilian played a gorgeous defence-splitting ball to Diaz and scored the equaliser. Most of his work was in the trenches, though, as he dropped deep looking for possession. AFP

Mohamed Salah - 7. The Egyptian found it hard to get into dangerous positions. Opponents flood the areas where he operates and Newcastle were no exception. He still managed to stretch the defence and pick out Firmino for the equaliser. EPA

SUBS: James Milner (On for Henderson 71') - 5. The 36-year-old replaced Henderson in the 71st minute and went to the right back position. He was secure and dependable. Getty

Fabio Carvalho (On for Alexander-Arnold 71') - 7. The Portuguese entered the fray for Alexander-Arnold and produced an exciting cameo that was capped by a tremendous winning goal. A fine effort. Getty

Kostas Tsimikas (On for Robertson 71') - 6. The Greek joined the action with 19 minutes to go and spurred another burst from Diaz. His energy was important in Liverpool late charge. Reuters

NEWCASTLE RATINGS: Nick Pope - 6. The 30-year-old had early problems with his vision but surprisingly Liverpool did not test him. He did not need to make a save for almost an hour. Unfortunate to be on the losing side . Reuters

Kieran Trippier - 6. The 31-year-old found Diaz a handful. He was booked for a desperate challenge on the Liverpool striker but he made some good blocks. AP

Jamaal Lascelles - 4. The 28-year-old came out on the wrong side of two physical first-half challenges and seemed to run out of steam towards the end. He was out jumped by Gomez before the winning goal. AFP

Dan Burn - 7. The 30-year-old was strong in the air and used his long legs to good effect. He was surprisingly impressive against Salah, particularly with a last-gasp block in the area seconds before Liverpool’s winner. AP

Matt Targett - 7. The 26-year-old combined well with Burn to neutralise the threat of Salah. He also tried to provide some forward thrust on the flank. AFP

Sean Longstaff - 6. The 24-year-old supplied a superb ball for Isak to open the scoring but could have been more precise on the ball. He was disciplined and worked to help the defence. EPA

Joelinton - 5. The Brazilian has turned himself into an efficient midfield presence and he was a willing tackler but his control was found wanting and he lost possession too often. AFP

Joe Willock - 6. The 23-year-old put in a shift, denying Liverpool time and space. His distribution was far from perfect, though. Getty

Ryan Fraser - 7. The Scot buzzed around the box and produced a nice turn and shot in the first half. He led the Newcastle press and was replaced by Murphy in the 64th minute. AFP

Miguel Almiron - 6. The Paraguayan did much of his best work defensively and his effort and workrate did much to help Newcastle compete. He made way for Anderson with six minutes to go. Getty

Alexander Isak - 8. The club’s record signing had a dream debut at Anfield. The Swede took his goal superbly and had another ruled out for a tight offside. He made way for Wood in the 64th minute. Reuters

SUBS: Jacob Murphy (On for Fraser 64') - 4. The 27-year-old's touch was off and he added little to the team. AFP

Chris Wood (On for Isak 64') - 4. The New Zealander joined the action in place of Isak. The dropoff was obvious and allowed Liverpool’s defence to relax a little and concentrate on getting the ball forward. Getty

Elliot Anderson (On for Almiron 84') - N/A. The 19-year-old joined the action with six minutes to go for Almiron. It was a tough time to come into the game with Newcastle hanging on for the draw. AFP

Fabio Carvalho scored eight minutes into stoppage time to give Liverpool a stunning 2-1 win over Newcastle United at Anfield in the Premier League on Wednesday.

The Portuguese attacker celebrated his 20th birthday on Tuesday and came off the bench to complete Liverpool's comeback from a goal down after they looked to be heading for a point.

Having had a stuttering start to the season, Liverpool looked set for another frustrating night when Luis Diaz squandered a great chance, latching on to a superb pass by Roberto Firmino and taking the ball around keeper Nick Pope before spooning it over the bar from a difficult angle.

The Reds then went behind when Newcastle's record signing Alexander Isak latched on to a pass from Sean Longstaff and rifled it home in the 38th minute to score on his debut.

The 22-year-old looked to have doubled his tally early in the second half with a superb run and shot, but his effort was disallowed for offside.

That seemed to be the wake-up call Liverpool needed and they struck back in the 61st minute through Firmino, who coolly drove home Mohamed Salah's cut-back to the relief of the home fans, some of whom had booed their side at halftime.

Isak's debut came to an end three minutes after the equaliser when he was replaced by Chris Wood, and the visitors struggled to get the ball up to him as Liverpool pressed forward relentlessly, peppering their goal with shots.

Newcastle defended stoically but Carvalho made the most of their failure to clear a corner, thumping his shot into the roof of the net to snatch a win that lifts Liverpool to fifth in the table on eight points, with Newcastle 11th on six points.

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