Newcastle vs Liverpool

Premier League title-chasing Liverpool continue their Quadruple push this weekend as they head to St James' Park to face Newcastle.

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Jurgen Klopp's decision to make five changes was vindicated as Naby Keita's first-half finish sent Liverpool to the top of the Premier League.

“If it is a positive sign for the boys, then great, but I don’t think this will be the one decisive thing for whatever decision they have to make. “It was difficult, the only plan they had obviously was long balls to our right side… “I thought Joe Gomez was different class and like Milly (James Milner) said we need everyone in the squad. Sandwiched between those two chances was a rare Newcastle effort on target, when Alisson denied his Brazilian compatriot and Newcastle’s man of the moment Bruno Guimaraes with a comfortable save down to his right. Much to Klopp’s frustration, Liverpool continued to be wasteful in front of goal, with Jota firing straight at Dubravka when a calmer head was required. At the other end, Jota drew a spectacular stop from Dubravka with a powerful header that is quickly becoming his signature move.

Liverpool's Naby Keita's first-half strike was the difference as Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka put in an excellent display to keep the home side in the ...

Sadio Mane squandered another promising Liverpool attack in the 60th minute, pushing his effort wide of the goal after a terrific run from Joe Gomez down the right wing. The midfielder finished off a slick move on 19 minutes, which started with a James Milner challenge on Fabian Schar that Newcastle thought was a foul. Despite Liverpool's dominance, Newcastle looked spritely when they had the ball, and came close to finding an equaliser in the 87th minute when Guimaraes found space on the edge of the box and fired a low shot, but Alisson covered it well and Liverpool held on to secure the three points.

Newcastle vs Liverpool: The Magpies will try to have their say in the Premier League title race when they host the Reds at St. James' Park.

Liverpool continue to crank through the gears as a cross is cleared just before Mane was about to tap home. Big chance for Liverpool to double their lead. Liverpool top of the table as Man City travel to Leeds later today. Newcastle haven’t been able to keep hold of the ball for more than a few passes. Liverpool (79 points) enter matchweek 35 one point behind defending champions and leaders Manchester City, and it’s the Reds who’ll take the field first this weekend. FULL TIME: Newcastle 0-1 Liverpool – Naby Keita is the hero as his first half goal was the difference in a tight, tense game.

Hello, and welcome to The Athletic's coverage of Newcastle United's Premier League clash with Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp's side need a win if they are to keep ...

There has been a few misplaced passes from the visitors as the Magpies have been relentless with their press. The Reds seem to have taken a lot of confidence from that opening goal. 25' Newcastle 0-1 Liverpool Targett appears to catch the winger but he stays on his feet and tries to cut the ball back before it is intercepted. 28' Newcastle 0-1 Liverpool 32' Newcastle 0-1 Liverpool 36' Newcastle 0-1 Liverpool 37' Newcastle 0-1 Liverpool Milner then fires wide from distance from corner. Jurgen Klopp's side took a deserved lead through a bit of brilliance when Naby Keita showed great footwork to create space and score into the empty net. #NUFClacking a bit of a focal point & can't get Saint-Maximin in the game enough. Can they end Newcastle's 11-game unbeaten run at St. James' Park?

Follow all the action as the Reds try to keep up the pressure on Man City at the top of the Premier League table.

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. He then shoves Jota and Keita. 44 mins: Joelinton needs to be careful - he is really fired up out there. So far this game has gone exactly how Jurgen Klopp would have wanted. Naby Keita’s strike in the 19th minute separates the two sides. The players are back out on the pitch.