Eddie Howe’s side found themselves 2-0 down via goals from Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo before the remaining 68 minutes with 10 men following Nick Pope’s red card.
The defeat was United’s first on Tyneside since April 2022 when they lost to the same opposition, and only their second loss of the 2022-23 campaign.
Newcastle fell behind on 11 minutes when Nunez latched onto a ball by Trent Alexander-Arnold. Klopp side’s then doubled their advantage seven minutes later when Gakpo slotted home from a Mohamed Salah pass.
It was a nightmare start by Howe’s side, but things got unimaginably worse when Pope was shown a straight red card for a handball when attempting to clear Alisson’s long ball over the top.
Howe’s men, to their credit, performed well despite being a man down, with Liverpool’s Alisson making three quality saves to deny the likes of Miguel Almiron, Allan Saint-Maximin and Callum Wilson.
Our writer Jordan Cronin was at St James’ Park - and here are his Newcastle United player ratings:
13. Callum Wilson (on for Isak, 64) - 6
Played through by Gordon but saw a left-footed shot saved. | Getty Images
14. Anthony Gordon (on for Almiron, 64) - 6
Created a big chance for Wilson. Had a few promising moments. | Getty Images
15. Jacob Murphy (on for Trippier, 64) - 6
Introduced as a right-wing back. Helped create a couple of openings for United. | Getty Images
16. Matt Ritchie (on for Joelinton, 71) - 6
Worked hard. Tracked back brilliantly to make a vital interception. | AFP via Getty Images