London: Spanish substitute Ayoze Perez netted the only goal of the game as Newcastle United added to Liverpool’s woes by beating the Reds 1-0 at St James’ Park on Saturday (Nov 1) afternoon. There was always a chance that Liverpool would suffer at the hands of Spanish opposition in the week ahead, but few would have predicted their tormentor to be Perez.
Last season, the 21-year-old was playing for Tenerife in Spain’s second division but he proved more than equal to the challenge when his chance came against Liverpool, pouncing on a mistake by Alberto Moreno to sweep home from close range 17 minutes from time.
Three days before his side take on Real Madrid in the Champions League, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was forced to endure another awkward day in charge of the Merseyside club. With Mario Balotelli anonymous once again, Steven Gerrard struggling to exert his authority, Liverpool were insipid throughout.
