It was Divock Origi to the rescue for the second time in Liverpool’s terrific fight for a long-anticipated Premier League title.
[ RECAP: Newcastle 2-3 Liverpool ]
Rafa Benitez‘s Magpies were game and twice equalized at St. James’ Park, but Origi’s marker proved decisive in the 86th minute.
The Belgian headed in a Xherdan Shaqiri free kick with an attempt that took a turn off Jamaal Lascelles, and the breakdown of the play has to begin with the Swiss midfielder’s set piece delivery.