Liverpool remained perfect in their Premier League title defence with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Newcastle United at St James’ Park, sealed by 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha’s first-ever top-flight goal in the 100th minute. The winger, introduced in stoppage time, swept in Mohamed Salah’s low cross to restore the champions’ lead and become the fourth-youngest scorer in Premier League history — and the youngest in Liverpool’s 133-year existence. Arne Slot’s side had looked in control after Ryan Gravenberch fired home from 20 metres on 35 minutes and summer signing Hugo Ekitike made it 2-0 immediately after the interval. Newcastle, reduced to ten men when Anthony Gordon was dismissed for a second booking before half-time, fought back as Bruno Guimaraes struck on 57 minutes and William Osula levelled in the 88th. The hosts then pressed for a winner, but Ngumoha’s late intervention settled a match that featured 11 minutes of added time. The result stretches Liverpool’s unbeaten league sequence against Newcastle to 18 matches and gives the holders two wins from two to start the 2025-26 campaign. For Newcastle, the spirited comeback offered scant consolation after surrendering a point in the final seconds and losing Gordon to suspension.