Thiago Alcantara - 7
The 31-year-old entered the game for Milner with 12 minutes to go. His composure and precise passing helped Liverpool see out the game.
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NEWCASTLE RATINGS: Martin Dubravka - 5
The Slovakian kept his side competitive with a number of good saves. He was flummoxed by Keita for the goal and bypassed too easily.
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Emil Krafth - 6 The Swede had a difficult afternoon and struggled against Diaz and Robertson. He worked hard to avoid being over-run and made way for Murphy with five minutes left.
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Fabian Schar - 4
The Swiss complained that he was fouled in the run-up to the opening goal but he had been sucked out of position. He later limped off in the 61st minute and was replaced by Lascelles.
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Dan Burn - 6
The 29-year-old made some vital blocks and interceptions but found it hard to cope with the movement and guile of the Liverpool attack.
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Matt Targett - 4 The 26-year-old showed Keita the inside before the goal and paid for his lack of awareness. He looked like he was running in mud when Salah outsprinted him late on.
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Jonjo Shelvey - 5 The former Liverpool midfielder was aggressive but ineffective. His strength is getting forward and he was forced to remain deep.
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Bruno Guimaraes - 5 The Brazilian showed some nice touches but found space hard to come by. He had a late shot that did not have the pace or direction to trouble Alisson.
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Joe Willock - 4 The 22-year-old was outmatched in the midfield. He could not impose himself and was taken off for Wood in the 67th minute.
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Allan Saint-Maximin - 4
The Frenchman fooled Fabinho late on but, as so often, his flashes of skill are too few and occur in areas which are not dangerous. He did not hurt Liverpool.
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Miguel Almiron - 5
The Paraguayan offered little threat and allowed Robertson the latitude to get forward. He put the ball into the net but was clearly offside.
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Joelinton - 6
The Brazilian spent more time helping the midfield and defence than attacking. He was effective in the air.
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SUBS: Jamaal Lascelles - 6
The 28-year-old was sent on for Schar in the 61st minute. He needed to be sharp to prevent Liverpool from extending their lead.
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Chris Wood - 4
The New Zealander joined the action for Willock in the 67th minute. He did not make much impact as Newcastle chased a goal.
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Jacob Murphy - 5
The 27-year-old came on for Krafth with five minutes left. He got into a dangerous position but his run was wasted because of a poor pass. AFP
LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Alisson Becker - 6
The Brazilian was quick off his line to foil Saint-Maximin in the first half but he was less busy than he might have expected.
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Joe Gomez - 8
The 24-year-old was superb. His defending was excellent and he joined the attack whenever the opportunity arose.
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Joel Matip - 7
The 30-year-old retained his composure during Newcastle’s early flurry and grew in stature throughout the game. An assured display.
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Virgil van Dijk - 7
The Dutchman organised the defence and dominated in the air. He was rarely troubled and was confident in possession.
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Andrew Robertson - 8
The Scot kept Almiron under wraps and surged forward constantly. He was still full of running at the final whistle.
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Jordan Henderson - 7
The captain sat deep and played an important part in the early stages when Newcastle tried to seize the momentum. He helped Liverpool get on top and was replaced in the 69th minute by Fabinho.
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James Milner - 8
The 36-year-old nicked the ball from Schar to start the build-up to the goal. He ran himself into the ground in a fine performance before being withdrawn for Thiago with 12 minutes to go.
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Naby Keita - 8
The Guinean pressed, tackled and propelled his team forward. His goal was just reward and his shimmy that left Dubravka and a squad of defenders stranded was a thing of beauty.
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Luis Diaz - 8 The Colombian caused havoc for the defence, who could not cope with his pace, power and balance. He was unlucky not to add to the lead.
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Diogo Jota - 7
The Portuguese produced a clever pass that allowed Keita to score. He menaced the Newcastle back line.
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Sadio Mane - 7
The Senegalese shot straight at Dubravka in the first half and fired a sitter wide in the second period. His link play was effective but he made way for Salah in the 69th minute.
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SUBS: Mohamed Salah - 7
The Egyptian joined the fray in the 69th minute for Mane. He immediately threatened and his burst of pace left Targett trailing badly.
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Fabinho - 7
The Brazilian came on for Henderson in the 69th minute. He was tricked by Saint-Maximin in the centre circle but otherwise kept things ticking over.
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Thiago Alcantara - 7
The 31-year-old entered the game for Milner with 12 minutes to go. His composure and precise passing helped Liverpool see out the game.
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NEWCASTLE RATINGS: Martin Dubravka - 5
The Slovakian kept his side competitive with a number of good saves. He was flummoxed by Keita for the goal and bypassed too easily.
AP
Emil Krafth - 6 The Swede had a difficult afternoon and struggled against Diaz and Robertson. He worked hard to avoid being over-run and made way for Murphy with five minutes left.
PA
Fabian Schar - 4
The Swiss complained that he was fouled in the run-up to the opening goal but he had been sucked out of position. He later limped off in the 61st minute and was replaced by Lascelles.
EPA
Dan Burn - 6
The 29-year-old made some vital blocks and interceptions but found it hard to cope with the movement and guile of the Liverpool attack.
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Matt Targett - 4 The 26-year-old showed Keita the inside before the goal and paid for his lack of awareness. He looked like he was running in mud when Salah outsprinted him late on.
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Jonjo Shelvey - 5 The former Liverpool midfielder was aggressive but ineffective. His strength is getting forward and he was forced to remain deep.
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Bruno Guimaraes - 5 The Brazilian showed some nice touches but found space hard to come by. He had a late shot that did not have the pace or direction to trouble Alisson.
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Joe Willock - 4 The 22-year-old was outmatched in the midfield. He could not impose himself and was taken off for Wood in the 67th minute.
AP
Allan Saint-Maximin - 4
The Frenchman fooled Fabinho late on but, as so often, his flashes of skill are too few and occur in areas which are not dangerous. He did not hurt Liverpool.
AFP
Miguel Almiron - 5
The Paraguayan offered little threat and allowed Robertson the latitude to get forward. He put the ball into the net but was clearly offside.
PA
Joelinton - 6
The Brazilian spent more time helping the midfield and defence than attacking. He was effective in the air.
PA
SUBS: Jamaal Lascelles - 6
The 28-year-old was sent on for Schar in the 61st minute. He needed to be sharp to prevent Liverpool from extending their lead.
AFP
Chris Wood - 4
The New Zealander joined the action for Willock in the 67th minute. He did not make much impact as Newcastle chased a goal.
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Jacob Murphy - 5
The 27-year-old came on for Krafth with five minutes left. He got into a dangerous position but his run was wasted because of a poor pass. AFP
LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Alisson Becker - 6
The Brazilian was quick off his line to foil Saint-Maximin in the first half but he was less busy than he might have expected.
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Joe Gomez - 8
The 24-year-old was superb. His defending was excellent and he joined the attack whenever the opportunity arose.
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Joel Matip - 7
The 30-year-old retained his composure during Newcastle’s early flurry and grew in stature throughout the game. An assured display.
PA
Virgil van Dijk - 7
The Dutchman organised the defence and dominated in the air. He was rarely troubled and was confident in possession.
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Andrew Robertson - 8
The Scot kept Almiron under wraps and surged forward constantly. He was still full of running at the final whistle.
PA
Jordan Henderson - 7
The captain sat deep and played an important part in the early stages when Newcastle tried to seize the momentum. He helped Liverpool get on top and was replaced in the 69th minute by Fabinho.
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James Milner - 8
The 36-year-old nicked the ball from Schar to start the build-up to the goal. He ran himself into the ground in a fine performance before being withdrawn for Thiago with 12 minutes to go.
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Naby Keita - 8
The Guinean pressed, tackled and propelled his team forward. His goal was just reward and his shimmy that left Dubravka and a squad of defenders stranded was a thing of beauty.
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Luis Diaz - 8 The Colombian caused havoc for the defence, who could not cope with his pace, power and balance. He was unlucky not to add to the lead.
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Diogo Jota - 7
The Portuguese produced a clever pass that allowed Keita to score. He menaced the Newcastle back line.
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Sadio Mane - 7
The Senegalese shot straight at Dubravka in the first half and fired a sitter wide in the second period. His link play was effective but he made way for Salah in the 69th minute.
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SUBS: Mohamed Salah - 7
The Egyptian joined the fray in the 69th minute for Mane. He immediately threatened and his burst of pace left Targett trailing badly.
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Fabinho - 7
The Brazilian came on for Henderson in the 69th minute. He was tricked by Saint-Maximin in the centre circle but otherwise kept things ticking over.
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Thiago Alcantara - 7
The 31-year-old entered the game for Milner with 12 minutes to go. His composure and precise passing helped Liverpool see out the game.
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