Verdict from Paul Gorst at St James' Park after Liverpool's clash with Newcastle United
If this was the litmus test to discover exactly where this new-look Liverpool team currently stands in its development, then there are probably still more questions than answers for Jurgen Klopp.
If the £64m Nunez has had to wait for his opportunity so far, he unquestionably wrestled it into his possession here with a couple of expert finishes that stole the points for a team who, at times, had started to look like yesterday's men, even with their influx of fresh blood.AS IT HAPPENED: Newcastle United vs Liverpool goals and analysis
Before all of the late drama, a frenetic opening 20 minutes was characterised from Liverpool's perspective by their inability to retain possession for any considerable length of time. Joel Matip was culpable on at least three occasions while Trent Alexander-Arnold was suckered into Anthony Gordon's trap by foolishly kicking the ball away in protest at being shoved just as he was playing one pass down the line early on.
It quickly went from bad to worse when Van Dijk was given a first red card of his Liverpool career after Brooks viewed his challenge on Alexander Isak to be a foul as the last man. With less than a week of the transfer window remaining, they have the chance to rectify it but it requires an almighty few days for those tasked with recruitment.
His winner was dispatched with the kind of minimum fuss that was absent at times during his maiden campaign on Merseyside. Fifteen goals was a more than reasonable return last time out but this is a new Nunez who looks to be displaying much more clarity of thought in front of goal. He built on his sharp summer in sensational style here as Klopp's team were dragged to victory by the sheer power of their attacking talent.
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