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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:
13. Harvey Barnes (on for Willock, 69) - 5.5
Wasn’t able to threaten from the bench. | Getty Images
14. Will Osula (on for for Wilson, 69) - 5
Eager to impress. A hard game to come on in. | Getty Images
15. Lewis Miley (on for Tonali, 69) - 6.5
Like Man City away, Miley was one of Newcastle’s standouts after being introduced from the bench. | AFP via Getty Images
16. Kieran Trippier (on for Livramento, 69) - 6
Made one important clearance as Nick Pope parried a shot. | Getty Images