Darwin Núñez gives Liverpool victory over Newcastle

Liverpool came from behind to beat hosts Newcastle 2-1 in the Premier League on Sunday, with Darwin Núñez scoring a brace to secure the win.

Newcastle took the lead in the 25th minute through Anthony Gordon, but Liverpool were reduced to 10 men when Virgil van Dijk was sent off in the 28th minute.

Liverpool equalized in the 81st minute through Núñez, before the Uruguayan scored the winner in the third minute of added time.

The result keeps Liverpool unbeaten in the Premier League and moves them up to fourth place, with seven points. They drew their opening game against Chelsea 1-1 and won their second game against Bournemouth 3-1.

Newcastle's record is now one win, one draw and one defeat. They beat Aston Villa 5-1 in their opening game, but were beaten by Manchester City 1-0 in their second game.

• Key points of the match:

Liverpool came from behind to beat Newcastle 2-1.
Darwin Núñez scored a brace to secure the win for Liverpool.
Liverpool are now unbeaten in the Premier League and in fourth place.
Newcastle's record is now one win, one draw and one defeat.

Here are some additional details from the match:

Newcastle's goal was scored by Anthony Gordon, who is a 21-year-old forward from England.
Liverpool's first goal was scored by Darwin Núñez, who is a 23-year-old forward from Uruguay. He is a new signing for Liverpool, having joined from Benfica in the summer.
Liverpool's second goal was also scored by Darwin Núñez.

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