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WATCH: Newcastle’s Willems thunders opener at Liverpool

Liverpool FC v Newcastle United - Premier League

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Jetro Willems of Newcastle United celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Newcastle United at Anfield on September 14, 2019 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

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Newcastle United’s bid to beat another Premier League giant on the road is off to a good start.

The Magpies took an eighth minute lead over Liverpool on a sensational goal from Jetro Willems.

[ STREAM LIVE: Liverpool v. Newcastle ]

The Eintracht Frankfurt loanee’s shot earned a fitting descriptor on the NBCSN broadcast: Piledriver.

Christian Atsu continued his fine early season form by settling a long ball over the top and spotting Willems run down the left flank.

Willems shook Trent Alexander-Arnold and then stepped over the ball before crushing it past a flying Adrian.

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