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Liverpool concede their fastest Premier League goal as Gayle strikes early

Dwight Gayle scored after just 25 seconds for Newcastle United against Liverpool on Sunday, making Premier League history.

A much-changed Liverpool side were caught dozing as Gayle ran onto Jonjo Shelvey's quick free-kick and squeezed a finish past Alisson for a goal that was awarded following a lengthy VAR review.

The swift strike was the earliest Liverpool have ever conceded in the Premier League.

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And Gayle's effort - his fifth league goal against the Reds - also marked the fastest goal on the final day of any Premier League season.