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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:
9. Joe Willock - 5
Was found in some promising positions on the left but didn’t create any chances of note. | AFP via Getty Images
10. Jacob Murphy - 5
Had some joy down the right hand side but lacked conviction with his final cross. Booked for a cynical foul after letting Mo Salah burst forward. | AFP via Getty Images
11. Anthony Gordon - 5
The determination was there but couldn’t threaten the Liverpool goal. His best chance came when he smashed a free-kick into the wall. | AFP via Getty Images
12. Callum Wilson - 5
The offside flag saved Wilson’s blushes once but not twice. Wasteful in front of goal at night you can’t afford to be. | AFP via Getty Images