FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:51 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2018
Liverpool 4-0 Newcastle
A thumping win!
The Liverpool juggernaut is going to take some stopping.
You can read a report of this game here.
Thanks for your company.
Until next time...
Summary
Liverpool start with four-point lead at top
Newcastle 15th in the table
Jurgen Klopp's side unbeaten in past 19 league games
Magpies seeking first Anfield league win since 1994
FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:51 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2018
Postpublished at 89 mins
Liverpool 4-0 Newcastle
This feels like a pivotal day in the title race.
In reality, we're only halfway through the season!
Postpublished at 16:48 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2018
Liverpool 4-0 Newcastle
Dion Dublin
Ex-Aston Villa striker on Final ScoreLiverpool are top now, they're there to be knocked off, but they're still playing the same way and have got the momentum.
They're playing it from the back, they make the pitch big and keep the ball so well, and they look so solid at the back.
GOAL - Liverpool 4-0 Newcastlepublished at 85 mins
Fabinho
It's party time at Anfield!
Fabinho keeps his eyes on the ball - Newcastle's defence doesn't - and the Liverpool substitute heads his side further ahead.
Too easy!
Image source, ReutersPostpublished at 84 mins
Liverpool 3-0 Newcastle
A huge roar at Anfield greets the news Leicester are beating Manchester City.
Image source, ReutersPostpublished at 82 mins
Liverpool 3-0 Newcastle
Meanwhile, at the King Power Stadium...
LEICESTER 2-1 MAN CITY
GOAL - Liverpool 3-0 Newcastlepublished at 79 mins
Xherdan Shaqiri
Liverpool are celebrating another win!
It's another lovely move which sees Jordan Henderson slip a pass to Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose low cross presents the easiest of chances for Xherdan Shaqiri.
Lovely stuff.
Image source, Getty Imagesget involved Get Involvedpublished at 16:31 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2018
Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle
Alan from Kettering: This is Liverpool's season. Having the best defender in Europe has really made all the difference.
SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 73 mins
Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle
Manchester City are still being held at Leicester. If the scores don't change, Liverpool will end the day six points clear at the top.
Meanwhile, Newcastle have made a change and 21-year-old midfielder Sean Longstaff is on for his Premier League debut in place of Kenedy.
Image source, Getty ImagesSUBSTITUTIONpublished at 69 mins
Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle
Daniel Sturridge is on for Roberto Firmino.
Thoughts are already turning to Saturday when Liverpool host Arsenal.
Image source, ReutersPostpublished at 66 mins
Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle
Liverpool are pushing for a third.
Andrew Robertson finds Roberto Firmino on the edge of the six-yard area but Jamaal Lascelles is able to put it out for a corner.
Moments later Firmino tests Martin Dubravka after a clever turn and shot.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 16:20 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2018
Liverpool 1-0 Newcastle
Marc, Nottingham: Liverpool have played all the big teams once and are still unbeaten. More home than away games left and still not playing to their potential. While there is more to come from City, there's potentially more from Anfield too. Will be close right into late April.
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Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle
Henderson is OK to carry on as Liverpool make their first switch.
Brazilian midfielder Fabinho is on for Georginio Wijnaldum.
Not a lot to report in terms of chances.
Liverpool have a strong lead and Newcastle are struggling to seriously test Alisson.
Postpublished at 58 mins
Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle
Play is stopped. Jordan Henderson is down in a heap and looks to be in considerable pain after being caught by Jamaal Lascelles.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 16:12 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2018
Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle
Sophie Spitz: Start Shaqiri every week, he’s been one of our standout performers when given game time.
Alex Hardy: Liverpool will win the Premier League. Come on Liverpool.
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Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle
Andrew Robertson loses possession just outside his own penalty area and a cross finds Joselu who heads narrowly wide.
Newcastle aren't finished in front of a hushed Kop.
'He's conned the ref'published at 16:10 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2018
Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle
Dion Dublin
Ex-Aston Villa striker on Final ScoreThere was hardly any contact, I was actually wincing to myself. It was dramatic to fall to the ground like that.
He's conned the ref, unfortunately, Salah. I don't think it's a foul, I really don't.
Image source, ReutersPostpublished at 51 mins
Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle
Soft penalty?
Dion Dublin thinks so.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 16:06 Greenwich Mean Time 26 December 2018
Liverpool 1-0 Newcastle
Ese Agboaye: Someone tell Loser92 what happened the last time Liverpool fans got carried away...
Roken: One thing we know about Liverpool is that they bottle it, Klopp is famous for losing finals, suggestions they have the title wrapped up is delusional. Half a season to go and they will drop points, it's as certain as death and taxes.
Khan Karn: Sensing an upset here. Liverpool very wasteful in possession at the moment. 1-0 dangerous scoreline.
GOAL - Liverpool 2-0 Newcastlepublished at 47 mins
Mohamed Salah
Cool as you like...Martin Dubravka dives the right way but is beaten by the pace and power of Mohamed Salah's spot-kick.
Newcastle have it all to do.
Image source, Reuters