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Klopp Surprised By Newcastle’s Win: “Impressed” With Magpies After Man Utd Victory
In a surprising turn of events, Liverpool’s head honcho, Jurgen Klopp, has lauded Newcastle United for their remarkable performance following their victorious 1-0 clash against Manchester United on Saturday night.
The Magpies, led by an Anthony Gordon 55th-minute strike, clinched their sixth consecutive Premier League win at St James’ Park. This victory also marked Newcastle’s first trio of consecutive victories over the Red Devils since the distant year of 1922.
A staggering 22 shots from Newcastle bombarded the goal, towering over the visitors’ mere eight attempts, with just one hitting the mark. Although Harry Maguire appeared to have equalized in the dying moments, his attempt ricocheted off Antony, with the defender found in an offside position.
Watching closely during the intense 8 pm showdown was Klopp himself. The German maestro openly confessed to being “genuinely impressed” by Newcastle’s display and highlighted Eddie Howe’s steadfast decision to field an unchanged starting lineup for the third consecutive game.
Injuries had severely depleted Howe’s options, with a substantial ten senior players sidelined during the match against Man United.
Expressing his astonishment, Klopp stated, “I don’t recall ever praising them before, but witnessing their performance last night [against Man United], I was genuinely taken aback. I have to give credit where it’s due – ‘wow’.”
He applauded Newcastle’s consistency, noting their resemblance to the team that fought valiantly in Paris, acknowledging the Magpies’ relentless spirit in the face of adversity.
