Liverpool vs Newcastle was an iconic 1990s rivalry
Two teams featured in one of the Premier League’s greatest games
The Magpies struggled with the Reds in their Premier League days
Liverpool versus Newcastle. Merseyside versus Tyneside. An iconic rivalry in the Premier League.
While there may not be geographical animosity between the two clubs, Liverpool and Newcastle are two of the biggest and best-supported clubs in the country. This is always the occasion when they meet face to face. Newcastle’s struggles of late have seen the fierce 1990s duel certainly lose some of its lead, but the revival of the Magpies means their future clashes with the Reds could bring back memories of the past.
Liverpool 4-3 Newcastle – April 1996
No matter when you were born, you’ve definitely seen the highlights of this all-time Premier League classic.
A hugely important fight in the context of the 1995/96 title race, Kevin Keegan’s ‘Entertainers’ were in danger of losing a ten-point lead at the top, with their post-Christmas deficit putting Man Utd back in contention. championship photo.
This back and forth must have drained all emotion from everyone involved. Robbie Fowler gave the Reds an early lead before the enterprising Magpies quickly turned things around to make it 2-1 after 15 minutes. Fowler’s second equalizer equalized after half-time, but Faustino Asprilla quickly put Newcastle back in front.
Keegan’s men then tried to stop the fight but failed to land the decisive blow that put Liverpool back in the game. The hosts equalized after 67 minutes through Stan Collymore to secure a thrilling endgame with both sides. I need the three points. Then came the iconic moment.
“Barnes, Rush, Barnes… still John Barnes, Collymore are getting closer!!!” 4-3 Liverpool. Keegan slumped over the billboards.
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Liverpool 4-3 Newcastle, March 1997
Who says history doesn’t repeat itself, huh?
Less than a year after their iconic duel, the two sides picked up another win at Anfield. The stakes were level with Newcastle and Liverpool chasing United at the top of the table, but it looked as though the hosts would storm back to take a 3-0 lead over Kenny Dalglish’s Magpies. However, the visitors came back strong and scored three goals between the 71st and 88th minute to equalise. The drama did not end there, however, as Newcastle suffered further tragedies on Merseyside. This time, Fowler delivered the decisive punch, nodding Stig Inge Bjornebye’s cross into goal.
Newcastle 1-4 Liverpool – August 1998
After the prosperity of the Keegan and Dalglish eras, Newcastle sought to usher in a new dawn with Dutch legend Ruud Gullit at its helm.
Dalglish was sacked in the first month of the 1998/99 season and replaced by Gullit, who began his tenure with a resounding 4-1 home defeat to Liverpool. Inspired by Michael Owen’s youthful exuberance, the Reds stormed Tyneside when Owen scored a first-half hat-trick. Stephane Guivarc’h scored his only goal for the club amid heroic acts from Owen, but Newcastle were 4–1 down at half-time after Patrick Berger scored a fourth goal.
Newcastle 0-6 Liverpool – April 2013
The contemporary ‘Entertainers’ equivalent of Keegan emerged under Alan Pardew’s management in 2011/12 as he finished fifth in the Premier League, but any optimism quickly faded the following year.
One of the low points on their way to 16th was a 6-0 defeat by the Reds towards the end of the season. Liverpool were on the rise again under Brendan Rodgers but were by no means a force to be reckoned with. Still, Rodgers’ men purred towards Tyneside as they beat the hapless Magpies by six. Jordan Henderson and Daniel Sturridge both scored twice, while Daniel Agger and Fabio Borini were also on the scoresheet.
Newcastle 2-3 Liverpool – May 2019
Newcastle were the top performing unit under Rafa Benitez while Liverpool, now a heavyweight under Jurgen Klopp at the helm, tried to follow Man City in the title race.
Many expected Benitez to give his former club a hard time in this crucial competition and it looked like the hosts would take two points from the title contenders. But as is often the case for the Reds, super substitute Divock Origi came on four minutes from time and kept the thrilling 2018/19 title race going until the final day. Liverpool’s win briefly put them top of the table and two points clear of Man City, who would beat Leicester two nights later thanks to a thunderous Vincent Kompany goal to eventually claim their second Premier League title. crown under Pep Guardiola.
