QUIZ: How well do you remember the Premier League 1996 epic between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Anfield?
Updated 26/02/2025 at 18:30 GMT
It is over 30 years since Anfield hosted one of the greatest matches in Premier League history when Liverpool took on Newcastle United. Both clubs will lock horns once again in the English top flight on Wednesday night - live on TNT Sports and discovery+ - and we thought it would be the perfect time to test your knowledge from that epic night. Just 10 questions stand between you and the ♥ emoji…
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Has there ever been a better game in Premier League history than Liverpool's thriller against Newcastle in 1996?
Even though the match took place over 30 years ago, it is still remembered as one of the greatest that this country has ever seen.
Kevin Keegan's Toon Army visited Anfield in early April knowing that his side could not afford any slips in the title race with Manchester United threatening to widen the gap at the top.
However, Liverpool still had faint hopes of keeping themselves in the title race and were not prepared to roll over, even if it meant that their bitter rivals United would take a step closer to the league title.
What transpired that electric evening on Merseyside was a match for the ages, with stunning goals, free-flowing football and a dramatic last-minute winner.
Following a frantic 3-3 draw earlier this season, both teams could produce further entertainment on Wednesday night when the Reds host Newcastle - live on TNT Sports and discovery+.
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With that in mind, it is your turn to put your knowledge to the test and see how much you can remember from that classic encounter from the 1995/96 campaign.
Enjoy!
Club leaders
With both teams needing three points to keep their title hopes alive, they needed their captains to step up in one of the biggest games of the season.
Who wore the armband for both Liverpool and Newcastle that night?
Fast start
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Robbie Fowler heads Liverpool ahead against Newcastle United.
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The hosts were the quickest out of the blocks and Robbie Fowler headed home in the early stages to put Liverpool ahead.
Do you know when he scored the opening goal of the game?
Liverpool's playmaker
It was a stunning delivery that allowed Fowler to ghost behind his defender to head in the opening goal for the Reds.
Which Liverpool team-mate provided the assist for Fowler?
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Last line of defence
It would turn out to be an extremely busy evening for the goalkeepers, with both teams set on outscoring each other.
David James was Liverpool's No. 1 at the time, but who was in between the sticks for Newcastle that night?
Half-time whistle blows
A pulsating first-half came to an end with both sets of players walking off the pitch with their minds already on second-half action.
Can you remember what the score was at half-time?
Celebration time
Similar to the first half, it was Fowler who struck early on to grab his second goal of the night.
The young striker hit a first-time effort from inside the box and decided to celebrate with a diving header into the net.
However, when he got back to his feet, one of his team-mates celebrated by giving Fowler a little headbutt.
Which player was that?
Newcastle take control
However, the visitors refused to throw in the towel and responded with a goal of their own just two minutes after Fowler's strike.
Who was the Newcastle player to hit back at Anfield?
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Liverpool's super-sub?
With the hosts chasing a winning goal, Liverpool boss Roy Evans turned to his bench and brought on a club legend to try and turn things around.
Which Liverpool player was brought on and played a role in the famous last-minute winner?
Chance missed
How things could've been so different for Newcastle!
One of the star players was denied late on with the scores level to put them ahead.
Who was denied by Liverpool goalkeeper James in the dying stages of the match?
Injury-time winner
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Stan Collymore scores winning goal in stoppage time for Liverpool.
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Who could forget that famous goal from this unforgettable encounter?
Liverpool forward Stan Collymore grabbed a stunning winner in stoppage-time and Newcastle boss Keegan slumped over the advertising hoarding in despair.
It was a sensational ending, but which player set up the winning goal for Liverpool?
Full-time - Liverpool 4-3 Newcastle
Liverpool were the ones who came away victorious after a truly memorable affair.
It turned out to be the ultimate dagger for Newcastle in the title race as Manchester United managed to seal a third league title in four seasons on the final day of the campaign.
Although they were the winners of this pulsating match, the Reds were also pipped by Sir Alex Ferguson's side to a trophy as United scored a late winner of their own to win the FA Cup final and seal the double.
Incredibly, both teams played out another classic at Anfield the following season, with Liverpool repeating their 4-3 victory.
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