Going forward, though, they look irresistible under Slot. Liverpool have now scored 90 goals in 39 Premier League games under the Dutchman - an average of 2.3 per game. That is the best ratio of any Reds manager in the top flight. For now at least, they are coping better without Isak than Newcastle.

After a thrilling game in which Liverpool led 2-0 and Newcastle went down a man, only to level 2-2, Rio Ngumoha gave the Reds a dramatic late victory. Here's how it happened.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has named an unchanged side after the 0-0 draw at Aston Villa on the opening day. New signing Jacob Ramsey is named on the bench for the first time after his move from Aston Villa.