Clinical Liverpool’s pursuit of a top-four Premier League finish got a massive boost with a crucial win over Newcastle United at St James’ Park.
The Reds moved with surgical precision and took control with two early goals from Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo.
Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope then earned himself an early bath when he handled the ball outside of the area.
Newcastle were unable to overcome the handicap as they went down to only their second league defeat this season, the first also coming against Liverpool at Anfield in August.