16-year-old Rio Ngumoha was decisive in Liverpool's victory.
What you should know
Liverpool coach Arne Slott says the reason the English Premier League is the most popular in world football is because of the excitement and sensation that Monday night's game will bring.
He said after the victory over Newcastle United, "A game like this will make the Premier League special." It may not be the best game technically, but everyone enjoyed watching it. 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha was decisive in Liverpool's victory.
Liverpool defeated Newcastle 3-2 with the help of his goal in the 100th minute of the game. Nomoha scored a crucial 3-pointer when the game was headed for a draw. Liverpool lost their early two-goal lead against Newcastle, who were limited to 10 players.
Ryan Gravenwech and Hugo Ekitike scored 1-1 in both halves for Liverpool. Newcastle were reduced to 10 men after Antony Gordon received a straight red card in first-half injury time. Despite that, Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes and William Osula scored to turn the game into an exciting one. After this win, Liverpool has 6 points from 2 games. Arsenal and Tottenham have also won both their opening league games. Now Arsenal will visit Anfield in the match on Sunday.
Newcastle are winless so far in the new season. Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk also praised Ngumoha after the match. He said, "Engumoha has just started his playing career. He will have to maintain his hard work. I told her to be kind and grateful. After this match, he is not allowed to do whatever he wants.'
Inter's claim
Milan - Inter Milan easily defeated Torino 5-0 on Monday while presenting their claim to the Italian Serie A title. Marcus Thuram scored twice for Inter in the match at San Siro. He scored one goal in each half. Alessandro Bastoni opened the scoring in the 18th minute. Lautaro Martinez and new signing Ange Yon Bony also added goals.
It is expected that Inter will present the strongest challenge against the defending champion Napoli in this time's league title bid. Last season, Inter lost the league title to Napoli on the last day. Thuram said after the first win of the new season, "What happened last year, let's not pay too much attention to it now." Now we have to focus on what Inter has to do this time.'
Getafe successful away from home
Getafe scored a shocking 2-1 victory over Sevilla in the only match in Spanish La Liga on Monday night. Sevilla lost the home game. Adrien Lisso was the hero in Getafe's win. He scored in the 15th and 51st minutes. A possible goal against Sevilla was also an own goal and it went to Jose Iglesias. After the second win in a row, Getafe has 6 points.
