Christian Atsu: Ghana midfielderâ€™s assist not enough in Newcastle defeat

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The former Chelsea playerâ€™s early involvement didn't make the difference at Anfield on Saturday

Christian Atsu was in action for the entire 90 minutes as Newcastle United lost 3-1 to Liverpool in the Premier League.

The Magpies took a surprise lead in the seventh minute with Atsuâ€™s pass finding Jetro Williams â€“ who found space on the left-hand side of the penalty area and rifled home a powerful shot into the top right corner, leaving Reds goalkeeperÂ AdrianÂ with no chance.

The lead was however short-lived as Senegal hotshot Sadio Mane, equalised 20 minutes later, connecting with Andy Robertsonâ€™s cross.

Mane again, made it 2-1 five minutes to half-time, Atsu being theÂ culprit this time by getting dispossessed in midfield. Roberto Firmino found his Senegalese teammate, who poked the ball home after Newcastle goalie Martin Dubravka failed to gather it.

Firmino would give another fine assist, this time findingÂ Mohamed Salah, and the current African Footballer of the Year did the rest.

FULL TIME: Liverpool 3 Newcastle United 1Jetro Willems opened the scoring for the Magpies, but a brace from Sadio ManÃ© and a second half strike from Mo Salah sealed the win for the Reds at Anfield.Reaction to follow at https://t.co/6wuhjKS0XX. #NUFC pic.twitter.com/hg8LBFLn2M

Atsu has now provided two assists in three Premier League appearances, the first coming away at Tottenham Hotspur on August 25.

Steve Bruceâ€™s men have suffered three defeats from five games this season, with just one win and one draw.

Next up for them is a home tie against Brighton and Hove Albion.

2019-09-14 18:00:02

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