Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher's euphoric reaction to his old club's dramatic victory has gone viral following Monday night's thrilling encounter at St James' Park.
Footage captured the Sky Sports pundit leaping from his chair, punching the air repeatedly whilst shouting "Oh my God!" as Rio Ngumoha's decisive strike sealed a remarkable 3-2 triumph in the 100th minute.
The viral clip shows Carragher turning to his Monday Night Football colleagues in complete disbelief, asking "Is this the greatest game in Premier League history?" before disappearing off camera.
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Jamie Carragher jumped around the Sky Sports studio after Liverpool's late winner
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His uncontrolled celebration has garnered widespread attention across social media platforms, leading some to criticise the Liverpool legend's bias.
Liverpool's teenage sensation Rio Ngumoha etched his name into club history with a stunning curled effort that arrived in the dying moments of stoppage time.
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The 16-year-old winger's match-winning contribution established him as the Reds' youngest-ever Premier League goalscorer, capping off an extraordinary evening on Tyneside.
Arne Slot's champions had appeared destined for disappointment after surrendering a commanding two-goal advantage built through strikes from Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike.
Newcastle's spirited revival saw Bruno Guimaraes reduce the deficit before substitute William Osula's 88th-minute equaliser sparked jubilation among the home supporters, setting the stage for Ngumoha's historic intervention.
The Magpies demonstrated remarkable resilience despite playing the entire second half with ten men following Anthony Gordon's dismissal.
Newcastle's numerical disadvantage appeared to galvanise rather than hinder their performance, as they mounted an impressive comeback against the reigning champions.
Eddie Howe's side had fallen behind early through goals from Liverpool's midfield duo, but their determination never wavered throughout the contest.
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16-year-old Rio Ngumoha won the game for Liverpool in the 100th minute | REUTERS
Rio Ngumoha broke Newcastle hearts with a late winner for Liverpool on Monday night | PAThe home crowd's passionate support seemed to lift the players as they pressed forward relentlessly, creating numerous opportunities despite their reduced numbers.
William Osula's late equaliser appeared to have secured a well-deserved point for the Magpies, only for Ngumoha's intervention to snatch victory from their grasp in the most dramatic fashion possible.
Carragher's post-match assessment proved far more critical of Liverpool's display despite their remarkable victory.
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What a game 🤯#NEWLIV
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) August 25, 2025
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The former defender suggested his old side simply did not merit the three points earned in the North East.
"I think what we've seen tonight is possibly one of the worst performances from a winning team and one of the best performances from a losing team," he stated on Sky Sports.
Carragher praised Newcastle's outstanding effort, suggesting they would have secured victory had the match remained eleven versus eleven.
He also criticised individual Liverpool players, noting that Mo Salah and Ibrahima Konate have endured poor starts to the campaign, whilst highlighting Virgil van Dijk's exceptional contributions.