And once the game kicked off, Liverpool simply couldn’t match the Magpies’ desire and intensity. All over the field, Liverpool looked like it was losing its battles. Sandro Tonali and Joelinton’s physicality was too much to handle and Guimaraes himself added steel as well as silk and flair.

Virgil van Dijk reportedly congratulated every Newcastle player after the Toon beat Liverpool 2-1 to win the Carabao Cup on Sunday. The Reds had gone into the showdown as the overwhelming favourites to secure glory,

Virgil van Dijk challenges Liverpool to use the pain of a sobering week to fuel their Premier League title charge