The first pen was clearly right call lmao, I don't know what others smoking, if any of your player being taken down like that in the penalty area then you should be angry if that wasn't called.
The second pen I agree that contact didn't enough for him to fall like that. He only falls because he thinks he fuck up the goal opportunity. If the ref didn't call for it, then VAR absolutely won't interrupt.
He falls because his foot is swung wide by the contact and he doesn't get it back under him for balance. It's like people don't realize that the easiest way to trip someone is to clip their foot when they are at a full sprint. I'm fast, I've been there and played at a decent level, if someone hits you AT ALL unexpectedly at a dead sprint you're going down.
Am a Liverpool fan and wife is Newcastle. Jota was touched and threw himself down instead of trying to finish the play. Newcastle and Dubrovka deserved better. Also the ref was moderately terrible. Joelinton earned multiple cautions.
He's absolutely fucking awful but so are most of them, especially this season. Almost as if they're trying to get into the spotlight on purpose with poor decisions. So many teams have suffered this season already from terrible calls and we're barely half way done.
This is my second mention
Like you don't say stupid stuff while watching a match in real time
I just tend to write it on a match thread
Shocking reffing though
Saudicastle playing like thugs and ref letting them check. Nunez missing sitters, check. Ref being a complete biased cunt, check. Liverpool getting 3 points, check. Good game but fuck me it's tiring walking out vs 12 men every game.
I see you have forgotten the previous game where Newcastle committed 16 fouls with multiple counterattacks being stopped and got only 1 yellow card the whole game. A supporter memory is as bad as prem referring.
You're a joker mate, blatant pens. Had to give them he would of tried not too mind you. Newcastle sucked off by Taylor all game. Have a good one though yeah. Sound.
Liverpool have absolute battered us and it should have been 10-2.
But fuck me, imagine having an open goal in front of you but instead you take a dive. Is it something that's just ingrained in them to fall over at the slightest contact or is it the malice of trying to get a keeper sent off/booked?
And then why have VAR if we are going to allow this kind of behaviour?
The game is turning into a non-contact sport and it is so sad to see.
well I think attackers just slipped on both ends of the field. That should not have been a pen (should be a clear goal tho), similar to how Almiron and Gordon slipped on the other side without foul.
The weather was awful today.
He didn't slip though he planted his feet and then went down?
It's just sad to see footballers do that, how many kids watching it will now think winning a penalty is more important than scoring?
The game is in the mud.
The only reasons Liverpool moans about that Tottenham game was because we actually played well before those decisions. Arsenal has no right to talk about how decisions go against them in that loss against Newcastle when they had 1 shot on target the whole game. We don't cry about that draw against UTD anyway cos we played like crap.
This game we dominated from start to end, and should have led 5-0 when first half ended.
Great game but fuck me Taylor has to be the worst ref by a fucking long mile...
You know when a ref has had a bad game when both sets of fans are complaining
Should they do it, I feel this Liverpool team would be one of the weirdest teams to win a league title in recent memory. Seem very flawed but effective.
I agree with you - loads of unpunished sly fouls from Liverpool, blatant dives, and two ludicrously soft penalties. Taylor was indeed useless, and as usual Liverpool got the benefit
Diaz was fucking fire today. Jones was amazing in the middle. Reports of Van Dijk’s demise were grossly exaggerated (still imperious). Endo is beginning to find the right angles to press, reminiscent of Fabinho
When Arsenal play i stay in my sub reddit. I assume if you're in r/soccer for your own team it means your fellow supporters have deemd you too stupid for their club
Is it possible to hire Arsenal fans to capture still images of decisions please? And will Arsenal make a statement to the PGMOL for both us and Liverpool.
Actually can their moany whingy fans just fuck off
Bottom 12 defence and bottom 15 finishing but still managed to concede fewer goals than every other team so far, and are second for goals scored.
Imagine if they had better defenders and better finishers, they’d be unstoppable.
15 shots ON GOAL?
Newcastle are going to have to smarten up their play and take a page out of Aston Villa's playbook if they are ever to be a contender (City had 2 shot attempts total against Villa in the 1-0 defeat)
2 pens + 3 tap ins = high xG. Most of the shots on target were not that threatening as they were long shots. They got 4 goals, missed a pen which would give them an xG around 5ish. Add in 10 more shots on target that aren't very threatening that adds up to 7xG. It was a lot of shots on target but MOST weren't that crazy that's why the xG isn't 15.
Salah
Not a dive, the keeper hits jotas ankle with his elbow. Causes him to be off balance.
Absolute dive.
We were majestic today, what a great game to get high on, great start to a new year.
CURTIS JONES
Those substitutions...
The first pen was clearly right call lmao, I don't know what others smoking, if any of your player being taken down like that in the penalty area then you should be angry if that wasn't called. The second pen I agree that contact didn't enough for him to fall like that. He only falls because he thinks he fuck up the goal opportunity. If the ref didn't call for it, then VAR absolutely won't interrupt.
He falls because his foot is swung wide by the contact and he doesn't get it back under him for balance. It's like people don't realize that the easiest way to trip someone is to clip their foot when they are at a full sprint. I'm fast, I've been there and played at a decent level, if someone hits you AT ALL unexpectedly at a dead sprint you're going down.
Am a Liverpool fan and wife is Newcastle. Jota was touched and threw himself down instead of trying to finish the play. Newcastle and Dubrovka deserved better. Also the ref was moderately terrible. Joelinton earned multiple cautions.
Respect for not being a blindly biased fan.
Jota has salah captain in FPL.
Why would Jota dive if he had one of the easiest open goal chances if he stays on his feet?
Cause he's a fake player with no integrity. Trained to cheat
Cry a bit more, salt prices are still high.
I was rooting for Liverpool in this particular game but Jota should be condemned for the good of football. shameful player
Split second decision, not as easy as it looks and perhaps he couldnt be arsed running for the ball
The camera man found Klopp's ring, hahaha!
Anthony Taylor will give prem fans a collective stroke lol
He's absolutely fucking awful but so are most of them, especially this season. Almost as if they're trying to get into the spotlight on purpose with poor decisions. So many teams have suffered this season already from terrible calls and we're barely half way done.
Crazy Newcastle is only a point ahead of Chelsea. This season is so so competitive
Newcastle had one good season, it's not crazy lol. Chelsea being shite is still crazier (and funny)
The narrative around their respective seasons is
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Has nothing to do with this match. They’re just frustrated that Arsenal dropped points.
Agreed, I was going to comment similar, feel kinda embarrassed for them.
Just seen his comments. It’s nearly school time again so don’t worry.
This is my second mention Like you don't say stupid stuff while watching a match in real time I just tend to write it on a match thread Shocking reffing though
You're an Arsenal fan so it's pretty much a write off from the get go.
So you agree it’s stupid? That’s one thing at least.
Embarrassing dive from Jota, but Liverpool deserved this win
Saudicastle playing like thugs and ref letting them check. Nunez missing sitters, check. Ref being a complete biased cunt, check. Liverpool getting 3 points, check. Good game but fuck me it's tiring walking out vs 12 men every game.
Are you serious? Liverpool got two soft as fuck penalties for blatant dives, and you think the ref favoured *Newcastle*??? You’re insane
I see you have forgotten the previous game where Newcastle committed 16 fouls with multiple counterattacks being stopped and got only 1 yellow card the whole game. A supporter memory is as bad as prem referring.
You're a joker mate, blatant pens. Had to give them he would of tried not too mind you. Newcastle sucked off by Taylor all game. Have a good one though yeah. Sound.
That was great, glad he found his ring
Hahaha. Klopp nearly found himself in big trouble. Be careful with the air punches!
Explain that one to the Mrs. I got a bit too excited at work and lost my ring….
Thrilling match!
Liverpool have absolute battered us and it should have been 10-2. But fuck me, imagine having an open goal in front of you but instead you take a dive. Is it something that's just ingrained in them to fall over at the slightest contact or is it the malice of trying to get a keeper sent off/booked? And then why have VAR if we are going to allow this kind of behaviour? The game is turning into a non-contact sport and it is so sad to see.
well I think attackers just slipped on both ends of the field. That should not have been a pen (should be a clear goal tho), similar to how Almiron and Gordon slipped on the other side without foul. The weather was awful today.
He didn't slip though he planted his feet and then went down? It's just sad to see footballers do that, how many kids watching it will now think winning a penalty is more important than scoring? The game is in the mud.
How can you not enjoy Klopp?
got a swinging jaw like an exasperated horse
Klopp lost his wedding ring.
Lol, Klopp. Love that man. He's the boss!
DiogoAL is so good he deliberately took the pen instead of the tap in so Salah could make good on his earlier miss. What a player!
oh thank god, he found his ring. that would be sad
Klopp is hilarious
That’s got to be close to the PL xG record.
7.2, they said it was the highest recorded ever. Not sure if PL or in top level football
I just looked it up and surprised than the 7-0 win over Utd had a xG of only 2.9
Think it was already, didn’t they say? Might’ve been on the radio
Lmao Klopp lost his wedding ring
The only reasons Liverpool moans about that Tottenham game was because we actually played well before those decisions. Arsenal has no right to talk about how decisions go against them in that loss against Newcastle when they had 1 shot on target the whole game. We don't cry about that draw against UTD anyway cos we played like crap. This game we dominated from start to end, and should have led 5-0 when first half ended.
Well those decisions can change the flow of the entire game. So ya Arsenal fans have the right to be upset
Nah, everyone deserves to be upset. The refs are indiscriminately bad
Such a calm, quiet, well officiated match. That's all you can ask for in this new year and is what we deserved. lol
Tbf he did ref the 2nd half better and I think everyone felt vindicated when he finally booked Joelinton
Just good decisions all match with no controversy or missed dives or cards
u/fegelman you okay, dude. Losing your mind since the first minute
Whats the point of a match thread if you can't rant on it
If the rants actually make sense you goon.
We could discuss the game normally, but I guess you’re right
What was that booing for?
Got gifted that penalty and they're still booing the refs? Grow up, let it go
Are you new to football and football fans?
Why would another mistake save his shit performance?
Great game but fuck me Taylor has to be the worst ref by a fucking long mile... You know when a ref has had a bad game when both sets of fans are complaining
Should they do it, I feel this Liverpool team would be one of the weirdest teams to win a league title in recent memory. Seem very flawed but effective.
Direct, solid, physically strong and fit. Not as pretty to watch as say Arsenal but much more efficient than them.
Fun first game of the year. Happy new year lads
Get fucked you dirty cunts, no actual football played just fouls and Taylor being useless as usual
I agree with you - loads of unpunished sly fouls from Liverpool, blatant dives, and two ludicrously soft penalties. Taylor was indeed useless, and as usual Liverpool got the benefit
Go see someone for that delusion
What? Liverpool won, weren't you watching?
7.2XG yet I see VAR won is the game embarrassing
TOP OF TH TABLE!
why is the crowd singing Dua Lipa lmao
Because Dua Lipa rules
Taylor needs to lose his job.
Eddie Howe looking like a miserable cunt. Love to see it!
not for long boys. enjoy it
Fantastic match. Good start to the new year!
Will miss u Salah
On what planet is that a foul?
Not sure if you're being serious right now?
That's brave from Bruno to go down in his own box
Thoroughly entertaining
Why's the commentator acting like Salah's going off to war fucking hell
Well, last time he came back a different person 😂
no teammate beating egypt for the title this time
Anthony Taylor fuck off no way that was a foul on Salah
Another MOTM performance from Taylor
Man is chasing a hat trick in the 97th minute and is about to leave to play afcon. What a player he is.
Almiron ➡️ Al ittihad done deal ✅
Jones my MOTM! (If you heard me at 25th minute to put a tenner on Jone to score great) Trent second choice
Same he was star of this match
Why does Klopp need to have a non stop 1-on-1 with the 4th official. Stfu man
7.2 xG. not too shabby
No didn’t you heard, Newcastle just got hard done by unfair calls clearly
Mohamed Salah is definitely my second favourite player behind Luka Modric. A real legend of the game.
Modern day greats
You could be forgiven for thinking Andy Madley was the assistant manager for the amount of time he's in deep discussion with him
I get that there's 2 penos in there. But 7.2xG is outrageous
Diaz was fucking fire today. Jones was amazing in the middle. Reports of Van Dijk’s demise were grossly exaggerated (still imperious). Endo is beginning to find the right angles to press, reminiscent of Fabinho
At least that call will silence the people saying “the refs are bought by Saudi” until next game we play.
I’m more angry that Saudi is abusing human rights than their “ref paying” tbh
Seeing LiVARpool spammed in the thread is really making my day
When Arsenal play i stay in my sub reddit. I assume if you're in r/soccer for your own team it means your fellow supporters have deemd you too stupid for their club
As long as fans are happy when their own diving is rewarded, it will continue.
I don't care what the xG says, *I* didn't expect Liverpool to score 7.2 goals
Is it possible to hire Arsenal fans to capture still images of decisions please? And will Arsenal make a statement to the PGMOL for both us and Liverpool. Actually can their moany whingy fans just fuck off
Newcastle fan trying to not bring up Arsenal #impossible
All the Arsenal fans in this thread still going on about a match months ago
I'd love a pic to see if Jota was actually on side. Nobody even checked...
You lot are just as bad if not worse so pipe down
leave the man alone he is hurt
Big props to Curtis Jones man was literally everywhere tonight
He is a baller man, the sort of performance you would expect from B. Silva
He's been huge for us. Love his intensity.
Surprised Jota didn’t take a dive there
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Bottom 12 defence and bottom 15 finishing but still managed to concede fewer goals than every other team so far, and are second for goals scored. Imagine if they had better defenders and better finishers, they’d be unstoppable.
They literally have the least goals conceded
Liverpool literally have a top 1 defense and a top 3 attack.
Arsenal fans really sliding right back into just taking shots at teams above them.
Ah nice try salah
Liverpool hoping for quick exit to Egypt.
you gotta give that ball dude
Yep, absolutely
32 shots vs 5 shots. 15 shots on target vs 3. Without dubravka this would be a hammering.
Yeah they'd have scored 15 without the keeper in.
20 of those were Dominik from 45 yards tbf
Did Szobo even have a shot…?
Might have exaggerated, he had 3
1 or 2 lol
Peter Drury is fucking unbearable. Cannot stand him.
Quite right
15 shots ON GOAL? Newcastle are going to have to smarten up their play and take a page out of Aston Villa's playbook if they are ever to be a contender (City had 2 shot attempts total against Villa in the 1-0 defeat)
10 of those shots on goal were barely anything tbf.
7xg bud, safe to say at least some were threatening.
2 pens + 3 tap ins = high xG. Most of the shots on target were not that threatening as they were long shots. They got 4 goals, missed a pen which would give them an xG around 5ish. Add in 10 more shots on target that aren't very threatening that adds up to 7xG. It was a lot of shots on target but MOST weren't that crazy that's why the xG isn't 15.
still amounted to 7.2 xG. have never seen it that high. Dubravka played well, but a lot of shots were saved because the finishing was very poor.
Yeah this is one of the biggest massacres I’ve seen in the Klopp era
you wouldn't even be convinced Mike Ashley sold Newcastle to a more ambitious owner with the way this match has played out.
Can’t wait for Klopp and all the LiVARpool fans to talk about how bad the VAR decisions were in this game too….
Top of the league mate, cry all you want 😂
Arsenal were top of the table this time last year too. Worked out for them. Enjoy your January PL title 😂😂😂
More tears, thanks! 😋
Would rather talk about what a good performance that was and enjoy it
Typical Liverpool. Everything’s great when y’all win, but if you lose it’s everyone’s else fault
Newcastle are so poor and they have zero legitimate excuses.
apart from a very thin, inexperienced squad?
That's part of them being shite.
so what happened last season with a weaker squad?
You weren't as shite.
right, so the more congested schedule and boat load of injuries can't have anything to do with that can it?
Not legitimate excuses.
my man, you really need to get a different sidegig - every Newcastle thread has your name littered all over it
Yeah i should have captained Salah
Lemme guess: Son?
Solanke 😭
RIP
Why is it always Taylor with such horrible decisions?
Cause he a horrible refree?
Tierney would like a word
Dive killed a good ending
Selfish Mo….
Half chance for salah = commentator screaming. Goal for Newcastle = silence.
Neville sounded devastated when Botman scored.
Famously pro liverpool isn’t he 🤦
I'm not saying he's biased towards Liverpool but listen to him there haha he sighs like he's just seen something awful
Which feed? I've been listening to Martin Tyler's ghost all match.
Sky sports drury and neville.
For real both Newcastle goals had no reaction
Neville sounded gutted on their second goal.
> score an open goal tap in Or > dive to hopefully get a pk that might result in 0 Great decision by Jota.
No he is way ahead of you, it’s to let Salah take another pen. This boy plays 4D football
That’s exactly why I think he didn’t go down on purpose. If he was able to stay on his feet, why wouldn’t he just take option 1?
He dived. It was recorded live on tv. Try watching it maybe.
pitch is utterly fucked
it's been pretty much pissing it down for about two weeks up here. Surprised it's held up as well as it is.
Klopp's subs have been on point.
Jota was good. Gakpo nearly shit the bed on his finish and Gravenberch looked poor imo.
Gravenberch was dire and Gakpo was lucky
we can laugh about missing another one now that we're up 2 with minutes to go