Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp compared another late winner from Divock Origi, set up by another of his rarely used team-mates, to a fairytale after a dramatic victory over Newcastle United.
Christian Atsu scored in the 20th minute to cancel out Virgil van Dijk’s early opener for Liverpool.
Mohamed Salah struck back before the half hour, only for Salomon Rondon to claw the Magpies back level shortly after half-time, leaving the Reds pushing for a crucial winner to keep their title hopes alive.
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But Origi headed in an 86th-minute goal to give Liverpool a 3-2 win on Saturday and see them return to the Premier League summit.