Another flat performance from the Reds saw them drop two more points against a team in the bottom half of the league. Previously, Newcastle had been short of confidence and struggling for form, but against the champions they upped their game and managed to hold them off for large parts of the game and were rewarded with a goalless draw. There were chances for Liverpool – Mo Salah was particularly wasteful – but a victory would have flattered Liverpool. Apart from Salah, Trent Alexander Arnold was another poor performer – his entire season has not matched his exploits of the last two years – with some terrible passes and set-piece execution. This was Liverpool’s sixth draw of the season. Hopeful signs were the return from injury of Thiago Alcantara, whose acuity was clear for all to see; though it’ll probably be the return of Diogo Jota that Jurgen Klopp must be most looking forward to. The Portuguese international’s finishing prowess has been sorely missed.
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