Newcastle Begins New Era with Quick Goal Against Liverpool
Newcastle United has witnessed a bright start under Matthias Jaissle, scoring an early goal just five minutes into their match against Liverpool.
This goal marked the first league score for a player who was acquired for £55 million last summer.
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Anthony Elanga faced a challenging debut season, ending without a goal in 32 Premier League games and often finding himself on the bench under manager Eddie Howe.
However, after netting twice during the World Cup, the Swedish winger added another goal today as he sprinted past Milos Kerkez to connect with William Osula’s precise through ball, striking past Liverpool’s goalkeeper Alisson.
Here is the stunning counter-attack goal for UK and Irish readers.
The significance of scoring as a Manchester United academy graduate likely added to Elanga’s satisfaction in achieving this moment.
Will Newcastle be able to build on this momentum to secure their first victory in this new chapter?
After a tumultuous summer of serious upheaval, Newcastle have gotten the Matthias Jaissle off to the dream start with an opener inside five minutes against Liverpool.
And it came via a first league goal for a player signed for £55m last summer!
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Anthony Elanga had a debut campaign to forget, failing to score in 32 Premier League outings for the Magpies and regularly starting games on the bench under Eddie Howe.
However, after scoring twice at the World Cup, the Swede added another here, racing past Milos Kerkez to get onto William Osula’s through ball and fire past Alisson.
Here is the stunning counter-attack goal for UK and Irish readers.
The fact Elanga is a Manchester United academy graduate must have made the moment all the sweeter for him.
Can Newcastle now kick on and secure the first win of a new era?
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