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Half-time ratings

Caoimhin Kelleher 6

Claimed a few crosses during a somewhat quiet first half and distribution reasonable, but no chance with opener.

Jarell Quansah 6

One heavy touch that almost let in Isak aside, stuck to his task up against Barnes and one decent foray forward.

Ibrahima Konate 6

Mixed bag with some necessary clearances allied to cheaply gifting Newcastle the ball out from the back.

Virgil van Dijk 8

Dominated Isak before break, particularly in the air, and defended on front foot relentlessly.

Andy Robertson 6

Two good blocks to deny Isak and Trippier and at least attempted to inject some energy into Liverpool’s play.

Ryan Gravenberch 5

Another worrying below-par first half in which he seemed jaded both in mind and body.

Alexis Mac Allister 5

At least tried to get Liverpool going with his passing but too easily knocked off ball on occasion and shouldn’t really be marking Burn at corners.

Mohamed Salah 5

Rarely involved with Liverpool’s attacks mainly coming down the left, and unable to do much with possession.

Dominik Szoboszlai 5

Showed intent in the opening minutes but then disappeared almost completely first half.

Luis Diaz 5

More promise than end product up first half and found it difficult to get beyond Trippier, but worked hard.

Diogo Jota 5

Not much decent service before break and left to fend for himself among the big Newcastle centre-backs.


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