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Howe Thought He Quieted Anfield—Liverpool Had It All

1 February 2026

Howe Thought He Quieted Anfield—Liverpool Had It All
Eddie Howe reflects on a wild day at Anfield as Liverpool surged back from a goal down.

Match reaction and key moments

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe lauded the Anfield atmosphere after a 4-1 defeat to Liverpool on Saturday, in matchweek 24 of the Premier League. He initially believed his side had silenced the home crowd after Anthony Gordon gave Newcastle the lead, only for the Reds to overturn and surge clear.

Howe told reporters after the game that Anfield is a tough place to play and that you often cannot control it.

Howe added that Newcastle quietened the crowd early and showed good moments in the first half, but going into the break 2-1 down made the second half harder.

Howe explained that the second half was started with effort, the team controlled the game, but they found themselves trailing 3-1, and it proved costly because they did not defend well enough after taking the lead.

He added that they must raise their hands and admit their errors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did Eddie Howe say about Anfield after the match?

He described Anfield as a tough place to play and noted the atmosphere makes control difficult.

What was the score and who opened the scoring?

Liverpool won 4-1 after Newcastle led through Anthony Gordon.

What did Howe say about Hugo Ekitike?

He praised Ekitike as a standout—tall, quick, and excellent at finishing—and noted his impact.

What are the takeaways for Newcastle?

Defending in decisive moments needs improvement, but there were positives in the first half and lessons to learn.