Newcastle United were subject to a cruel 2-1 defeat by Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday evening as Reds youngster Fabio Carvalho scored in the 98th minute, even though five minutes of added time had been awarded.
Eddie Howe's men went into halftime deservedly ahead thanks to a debut goal from club-record signing Alexander Isak before Roberto Firmino equalised for the much-improved hosts in the second half before a last-gasp winner from the Portuguese forward.
The defeat also puts an end to the Magpies' unbeaten start to the season, with the Tyneside outfit having six points from their opening five matches of the season with a home match against Crystal Palace on Saturday next up in the fixture list.
Losing in such a manner will certainly hurt those associated with the football club for an elongated period of time, but numerous supporters took to Twitter to share their pride for their team after such an impressive performance as well as their frustrations.
@GourdOliver tweeted: Really proud nonetheless we are a really good team and we work endlessly, we’ve had some really tricky fixtures with key players out. It’s going to be great season
@tyoung91 tweeted: Lads did us proud tonight, always tough playing against 12 men
@JustTomOriginal tweeted: Mammoth effort from the Mags. Some really tough games out the way and key players missing tonight. Saturday can't come soon enough. Great start from Isak
@talks_tyne tweeted: We were brilliant, should have got the draw. I understand we wasted time, but not a single club doesn’t. So why are we punished with 3 minutes extra? Either way the start of this season’s performances are amazing and I can’t wait to watch more of that!
@mikereynoldsuk tweeted: ...fancy feeling so gutted that we did not win or at least get a point at Anfield That's progress shame referee can't read a watch
@harrylnufc tweeted: Absolutely robbed! 8 mins!? Well played @NUFC all put in a cracking performance
@dpez9 tweeted: Excited to see how Isak's season plays out he looks the real deal.
@williaminwoods tweeted: Eddie howe is the best manager weve had in a long long time
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