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Newcastle Manager Eddie Howe Hails Alisson’s Spectacular Liverpool Save as ‘Unforgettable’

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Eddie Howe, the Newcastle United manager, couldn’t contain his admiration for Liverpool’s Alisson Becker following what he described as one of the most astounding saves he’s witnessed in Sunday’s thrilling Premier League showdown at St James’ Park.

The Brazilian goalkeeper’s heroics occurred in the 36th minute of the contest, an extraordinary moment that might have faded into obscurity if not for the late-game brilliance of Darwin Nunez. The substitute forward authored a stunning comeback for the Reds with two late goals, a comeback that seemed unlikely after Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk was handed a straight red card by referee John Brooks, reducing them to ten men in the first half.

Alisson’s jaw-dropping reflex save, however, was the pivotal moment of the match. Without it, Liverpool would likely have entered halftime trailing 2-0. Anthony Gordon had given Newcastle the lead in the 25th minute with a composed finish following a lapse in judgment by Liverpool’s right-back, Trent Alexander-Arnold. At this juncture, the home side was firmly in control.

Newcastle’s Miguel Almiron must have thought he had doubled their lead when he unleashed a left-footed strike inside the box. However, to the astonishment of Almiron and his teammates, Alisson somehow clawed the ball onto the crossbar, denying the goal and preserving Liverpool’s hopes. The stunning save was captured for posterity.

It’s still August, but Alisson’s save is already a strong contender for the Premier League’s Save of the Season. It’s safe to assume that few goalkeepers will produce a better save between now and May.

In a post-match comment, Eddie Howe went even further in his praise, declaring, “Alisson’s save, for Almiron’s shot, was the best I’ve ever seen in my life.” Such high praise is rarely handed out lightly, but in this case, it was entirely deserved.

Alisson’s remarkable display didn’t stop at that jaw-dropping save; he made a total of seven saves during the match, a personal best since joining Liverpool from AS Roma in 2018. “I am here,” the South American goalkeeper humbly stated in a post-game interview with Sky Sports, “This is part of my job.” A statement that underlined his professionalism and commitment to his team’s cause.