Liverpool's 16-Year-Old Ngumoha Scores Late Winner Against Newcastle

Liverpool secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Newcastle United thanks to 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha's late winner in the 100th minute, making him the club's youngest ever Premier League scorer and only the second 16-year-old to score a winning goal in the division after Wayne Rooney. Ngumoha, who joined Liverpool's academy from Chelsea in 2024, was praised by manager Arne Slot for his fearlessness and finishing ability, with Slot calling the goal "special" and highlighting the young forward's confidence and mentality. Despite Newcastle being reduced to 10 men after a red card, they fought back from a 2-0 deficit to level the score, using a direct and physical style that made the match difficult for Liverpool to control. Slot acknowledged that Liverpool's performance lacked the usual football quality, but praised the team's mentality and resilience to compete in a hostile stadium. The match exposed Liverpool's need for further attacking reinforcements following the departures of key forwards and the absence of new signing Alexander Isak, who was a central figure in a protracted transfer saga. Overall, Ngumoha's emergence signals a bright future for Liverpool amid ongoing squad transitions and challenges.