(Video) Shelvey bends whipped effort beyond Alisson to give Newcastle lead vs. Liverpool

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Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey is enjoying a return to his old stomping ground of Anfield.

Despite coming into Thursday night’s Premier League clash against Jurgen Klopp’s high-flying Liverpool second to bottom in the league table, the Magpies have taken a shock early lead.

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Central midfielder Shelvey managed to latch onto a loose ball on the edge of the Reds’ area and unleashed a superb whipped effort.

The Englishman’s strike, which came inside the opening seven minutes, superbly found its way past goalkeeper Alisson.

Pictures courtesy of Canal+

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