Mane Double vs. Newcastle Helps Liverpool Extend Perfect EPL Start

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) Sadio Mane scored twice as Liverpool came back from a goal down to beat Newcastle 3-1 on Saturday and continue its perfect start to the Premier League season with a fifth straight win.

Newcastle scored a surprise opening goal when Jetro Willems picked up a pass from Christian Atsu, cut inside past right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold and blasted a shot into the top corner.

After the international break, let Jetro Willems welcome you back to the Premier League. Golazo (via @NBCSportsSoccer) pic.twitter.com/SQZckARmK6
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Liverpool responded well, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain firing a shot narrowly wide, before Mane kick-started Liverpool's comeback.

Liverpool equalizes against Newcastle thanks to Sadio Mane’s beautiful finish, making it 1-1 (via @NBCSportsSoccer) pic.twitter.com/Nahekdq71z
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The Senegal winger received the ball from Andy Robertson in the 28th and curled it into the top-right corner from a tight angle.

It’s Liverpool’s No. 10 once again as some relentless pressure from the home side, a great ball from Firmino and an error from Dubravka allow Mane to grab his brace and the lead for his team (via @NBCSportsSoccer) pic.twitter.com/EA7JosMncv
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Mane needed some luck for his second goal 12 minutes later. As he dribbled toward goal, the ball deflected off advancing goalkeeper Martin Dubravka and bounced in front of goal to leave Mane a simple finish. Mohamed Salah made it 3-1 after he charged through the Newcastle defense in the 72nd.

It’s Roberto Firmino’s creativity once again as his flick finds Mohamed Salah, who makes it 3-1 against Newcastle (via @NBCSportsSoccer) pic.twitter.com/IlXYxuKnP3
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Mane has now scored six goals in six games this season for Liverpool.