Football Daily That Season When... Liverpool Beat Newcastle 4-3
Apr 3, 2026
George Caulkin, The Athletic writer and Newcastle supporter, offers a Newcastle perspective. Ian Ryan, Anfield Wrap contributor and Liverpool fan, recalls the stadium atmosphere. Steve Howey, former Newcastle centre-back, gives first-hand defensive memories. Jason McAteer, ex-Liverpool player, revisits the on-field action. They discuss the game's chaos, key moments, tactical battles and its place in the 1995–96 title race.
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How The Week's Emotion Cost Liverpool
- Jason McAteer recalls the emotional high of the week: FA Cup semi win, then the 4-3 Anfield victory, and the immediate physical and mental toll that followed.
- He says the combination of cup semi energy and the last-minute win left Liverpool drained, contributing to a 1-0 loss at Coventry days later that hurt their title bid.
Why The 4-3 Result Felt Pivotal To The Title Race
- The match sat inside a three-way title race where Liverpool needed a win to stay close to Newcastle and Manchester United led the table.
- Context made the 4-3 result pivotal: it cut Liverpool's gap and intensified an already relentless finish to the season.
The Lightning Opening And McAteer's Task On Ginola
- The game exploded early: Robbie Fowler scored inside 100 seconds and David Ginola equalised within minutes, setting a frantic tone.
- Jason McAteer describes his matchup with Ginola as cat-and-mouse, with Mark Wright covering behind him.