Newcastle United suffered a 2-0 defeat at Premier League leaders Liverpool, with Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister netting in either half.
Eddie Howe’s side were without top scorer Alexander Isak due to a “slight groin issue” which handed Callum Wilson his first Premier League start of the campaign. The other change from Sunday’s 4-3 win over Nottingham Forest saw Sandro Tonali come in for Lewis Miley.
Liverpool opened the scoring just 12 minutes in. Szoboszlai’s shot passed through the legs of Sandro Tonali and Dan Burn, leaving Nick Pope unsighted.
The hosts made it 2-0 on the hour-mark when Mohammed Salah set up Alexis Mac Allister.
The Magpies’ 30-year wait for a win at Anfield goes on, losing 24 and drawing five in that time.
Our writer Jordan Cronin was at Anfield - and here his Newcastle United player ratings:
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2. Nick Pope - 5
Looked to be unsighted for Szoboszlai’s opener, although him punching the ground in frustration suggests he could have done better. Never really looked comfortable, particularly when the ball was at his feet. | Getty Images
3. Tino Livramento - 5
Caught out defensively on a few occasions. Had to be alert constantly up against Luis Diaz. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
4. Fabian Schar - 5
Didn’t do anywhere near enough to try and stop Luis Diaz’s cross that led to the opener. Lethargic. | Getty Images