Elanga stuns Liverpool with early Newcastle opener

Newcastle's new era begins with a bang as Elanga fires them ahead inside five minutes.

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What happened. Anthony Elanga scored a brilliant early goal to put Newcastle United ahead against Liverpool within five minutes, under new manager Matthias Jaissle.

• Elanga's finish was described as 'brilliant'.
• Newcastle are led by Matthias Jaissle in this match.
• The goal came very early in the game.

Newcastle's new manager gets an ideal start as his side leads early against a top opponent.

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