Newcastle United 2-3 Liverpool: 6 Men who won the game for Liverpool

#5 Sadio Mane

Newcastle United v Liverpool FC - Premier League

The Senegalese was lively as ever in the field but had far more responsibilities in the absence of Roberto Firmino. With the Brazilian suspended and Sturridge starting in his place, Mane had to modify his style of play to ensure Liverpool still had the same amount of intensity on the field. And the Senegalese managed to do exactly that, even though he failed to score.

Mane started from his usual position on the left but drifted across the front three regularly. His speed and trickery was a menace for the home defense, and the Senegalese often ran past the Newcastle defenders to put the entire team under pressure. Mane combined well with Sturridge and was also crucial for Liverpool’s wingplay. His relentless pressing and tracking back helped Liverpool pile the pressure on the home team and Mane also dropped deep to help out his defenders during Newcastle counters.

The Senegalese contributed as a part of the team, even though he failed to find the back of the net, and helped his team win the game.