Ferdinand was involved in the buildup once again, releasing David Ginola on the left, who surged forward and scored his fifth goal of the league campaign. Keegan was extremely critical of his players after the game, telling reporters: "I'm embarrassed. As simple as that". [15] Liverpool replaced Michael Thomas with Jamie Redknapp and Dominic Matteo with Rob Jones. Free bets credited by 7pm on Monday. Are #LFC back in the Premiership title race? However, a mistake by Hislop on 88 minutes gifted a goal to Neil Maddison and one minute later Le Tissier scored a goal from thirty yards, for a 2-2 final score. [30] The board felt that Dalglish would be able to strengthen the side defensively. [88] The defeat prompted journalist Alan Nixon to comment that Keegan's side "appear to be fading from the Championship race",[89] however, United re-found their best form just two days later at home when winning their first league game in almost two months by beating Tottenham Hotspur. Newcastle are just two points from safety after 28 fixtures and will be determined to separate themselves from the bottom three with a victory. Was that it for the drama? [15][16] Keegan told the assembled fans "It's [the transfer fee] your money. Robson, a boyhood Newcastle supporter born in nearby Sacriston, was the manager of Barcelona at that time and refused to break his contract with the Catalan club, later stating: "Newcastle is my area, my home, but I turned down the job and I'm not looking back. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Fabinho, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino are the players who make way, with the quintet named on the bench. [20], After the game, Kevin Keegan said that there was "a long way to go" in the title race, despite the consequences of the result. The MNF debate: Can Pogba star alongside Bruno? It was also confirmed that Ferdinand would give Shearer the number nine shirt for the new season. James Carroll In the FA Cup final, Liverpool were beaten by Manchester United; Eric Cantona scored the winning goal in the 85th minute. Anfield’s roof frisbeed towards Formby. Asprilla's tricky feet took him inside Neil Ruddock with ease, and when Ferdinand was found in the middle, he turned exquisitely before beating James with a powerful effort which perhaps he should have kept out. Collymore's first of the night followed as he turned in McAteer's excellent low delivery from deep on the right flank, before Newcastle missed yet another chance as James denied Ferdinand in a one-on-one. A 5–0 victory over Manchester United on 20 October 1996 at St James' Park seemed to confirm that a strong title challenge would again be mounted,[6] but a subsequent poor run of form including a run of seven games without a win, saw the title challenge falter and ultimately culminated in the resignation of manager Kevin Keegan on 7 January 1997. We're certainly not out of the race. [1] Liverpool's manager Roy Evans observed that no team could "win the championship playing like that" and admitted his team had got away with "playing two against two, one against one, at the back". © Copyright 2020 The Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Limited. Subs: Harkness (6), Rush (n/a). Reproduced under licence from Football DataCo Limited. He released a statement which read: "It was my decision alone. The match is considered to be among the best Premier League games in the history of the competition. Another excellent Asprilla performance, this time capped with a second-half goal, was enough to secure a 1–1 draw though claims from Dalglish that the title was still a realistic proposition were mocked by Dons manager Joe Kinnear; indeed, the gap to Manchester United was by this time 11 points and one bookmaker had priced Newcastle at 33-1 to claim the title.[105]. James Milner interview: 'I was desperate to change the Champions Wall', MATCH CENTRE: Newcastle v Liverpool - live commentary, videos, photos and interactive features. Liverpool: James (7), Wright (6), Scales (6), Ruddock (7), McAteer (7), Redknapp (7), Barnes (7), Jones (6), McManaman (8), Fowler (8), Collymore (8). McNally was called to a three-hour meeting with club directors and told that there was no pressure on Keegan from the board and that his position was completely secure. 4–3 Manchester City F.C. All rights reserved. "[32], In July 1996, Newcastle undertook a tour in the far east, starting in Thailand. Liverpool were creating chances at will. Liverpool make four changes for this evening’s Premier League clash with Newcastle United. The result left Keegan's side five points behind leaders Arsenal albeit with a game in hand. The scoreline was identical to last year's thriller, the circumstances somewhat different. All three of Rafael Benitez’s Premier League games against his former side Liverpool have finished as draws, with both at Anfield finishing 2-2. [24], Liverpool struggled in their next game away to Coventry City, losing 1–0. Liverpool are unbeaten in 21 home league games against Newcastle (W17 D4 L0), since a 0-2 loss in April 1994 thanks to goals from Rob Lee and Andy Cole. Aguero doubt for Liverpool | Pep: We couldn't afford backup, Giggs: I was made to feel 'different' due to race, Verstappen: Hamilton 'pushing me to race at 40', Brundle: Hamilton's record stands with any in sport, Stan Collymore scores the winner at Anfield, Newcastle players look dejected after Collymore's winner, We would like your feedback, please fill in our survey. Beardsley's performance was again praised afterwards, with journalist Colin Royce noting: " If the pounds 22 million partnership of Shearer and Asprilla is to develop into the "Dream Team" Keegan thinks it might, then they are going to need plenty of assistance from veteran Beardsley...It's all held together by Beardo in midfield. "[53], After an intense build-up, Newcastle fans were left ultimately disappointed as their side were beaten in what Journalist David Lacey described as, "the most passionate Charity Shield in living memory by the second biggest margin since the occasion moved to Wembley 22 years earlier". (2009), "United finish in style of worthy champions", "Liverpool vs Newcastle United Head-to-Head", "English Premier League table, 30-03-1996", "English Premier League table, 21-01-1996", "Football: Cantona cuts Newcastle's advantage", "Complete fixtures for the 1995/96 FA Carling Premiership", "Liverpool 4-3 Newcastle United: Premier League 1996 – as it happened! [5] Both clubs had previously faced each other five times in the Premier League, following Newcastle's promotion for the 1993–94 season; Newcastle had won three times and Liverpool once, with the remaining match ending in a draw. Having come into the game on a run of just one win in five, Newcastle could not have wished for a worse start than Robbie Fowler heading home unmarked from Collymore's cross to open the scoring inside two minutes, but in a lightning opening they turned the game on its head through quickfire goals from Les Ferdinand and David Ginola inside 14 minutes. @James_Carroll84. Although they beat Queens Park Rangers three days later, they lost to Blackburn Rovers, conceding two goals in the final ten minutes of the game. How Guardiola risks being left behind by Klopp, Mourinho and even Arteta, A bigger impact in Italy than Ronaldo? It's the money you've spent on your replica shirts, the money you've spent on your season tickets and your bonds, the programmes and the Black and White magazines" whilst chairman Sir John Hall stated that "now we must get some silverware in the cupboard. [64] Beardsley was restored to the side and he cancelled out Martin Scott's opening goal with a header on 52 minutes before Les Ferdinand headed home a Ginola cross ten minutes later to win the game 2–1. Liverpool do not have any suspended players ahead of the tie. The 1996–97 season saw English professional football club Newcastle United participate in the Premier League for the fourth consecutive season since their promotion from the Football League First Division in 1993. Although they beat Queens Park Rangers three days later, they lost to Blackburn Rovers, conceding two goals in the final ten minutes of the game. [15], Both teams' responses to Liverpool's third goal were to make substitutions in the final quarter of the game. Liverpool It wouldn't take too many performances like that before I change personnel. "[24], However, on 8 January 1997, Kevin Keegan resigned as manager of Newcastle United. [17] Both refuted claims that Les Ferdinand would be sold to part fund the signing, with Keegan stating "despite what some people think, I think they will make a terrific strike force. However, goals from Asprilla and Warren Barton in the last five minutes seemed to have rescued a point for the visitors until Robbie Fowler scored a winning goal two minutes into stoppage time. Newcastle started their Premier League campaign on 17 August 1996 with a trip to Goodison Park to play Everton. Liverpool make four changes for this evening’s Premier League clash with Newcastle United. Liverpool: Alisson, Williams, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Milner, Wijnaldum, Keita, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Minamino, Origi. All rights reserved. Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Lovren, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Wijnaldum, Henderson, Mane, Salah, Sturridge. We never believed we had blown the title. It would be back in full voice as first Fowler and then Steve McManaman went close, but not close enough to level the scores before half-time. [27], The match is often cited as the best Premier League game ever played. The second period was just 10 minutes old when Fowler did find a breakthrough with his second of the evening from McManaman's smart set-up, another example of a combination which may provide hope for Terry Venables' England side ahead of Euro 96 this summer. [30] The board had selected Bobby Robson as their first choice replacement and approached him to offer the position. If he can keep up this level of form, a move to one of Europe's current elite clubs may beckon. "[73] First-half goals from Peacock and Ginola saw the home side lead 2–0 at the interval before further goals from Ferdinand, Shearer and a lob over Schmeichel by Albert – described by writer Steve Millar as "magnificent; fit to win any game" – gave Newcastle a comprehensive 5–0 win. Philippe Albert scored a second after the break to give United a 2–0 win. [81] Goals from Lee Dixon and Ian Wright were enough to give the visitors three points and Keegan afterwards told reporters: "We were poor throughout. The lunch time affair will be the first game since the ‘spat’ between the 2 Liverpool hitmen Sadio Mane and Mohammed Salah.. Liverpool are unbeaten at home in the Premier League since 2017 and it will be a major shock to see the Magpies gaining all three points. Two goals from Shearer and a late Ferdinand goal were enough to give the home side three points and close the gap on Liverpool, who lost 1–0 at Chelsea, in what was Keegan's last match in charge. The winner sparked jubilant scenes for Liverpool supporters at Anfield and consigned Newcastle to their second consecutive defeat in the league, reducing their chances of winning the league, although ultimately Manchester United were not confirmed as champions until the final game of the season. [83] The result confirmed Newcastle's loss of form; they had taken six points from their last six matches. Afterwards, Keegan said "We look more resilient. Newcastle United FC: D L L L D. Liverpool FC: W W D L W. NEWCASTLE UNITED FC VS LIVERPOOL FC PREDICTED LINEUP.

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