Liverpool 3-1 Newcastle United: Highlights and key talking points

Liverpool now hold the Premier League record for the longest unbeaten run, avoiding defeat for the 22nd consecutive match (W18, D4).

Sadio Mané also reaches 50 appearances for Liverpool at Anfield without defeat.

Sadio Mané's first half brace was complemented by a slick Mo Salah goal, as the league leaders' class eventually shone through against a dogged Newcastle side.

The Magpies will rue their missed chances, especially after taking the lead, but despite defending well for large parts of the game, they did not create enough to trouble the Reds' defence in the second half.

What started as a possible shock result ended in a pretty routine home win for Liverpool, who continue their 100% start to the season and will remain at the top of the table this weekend.

Shelvey tries to flick the ball to Atsu in behind but Alexander-Arnold shepherds it out for a goal kick.

Three minutes will be added on.

Muto is sent through in behind by Atsu only to be denied by the linesman's flag himself. Replays show he may have been onside.

Firmino has been heavily involved since he replaced Origi in the first half, with many Newcastle fans probably wishing Origi hadn't picked up that earlier knock.

Mané has the ball in the net for his hat-trick but Firmino is offside in the build-up before playing him in.

Liverpool happy to retain possession and wait for another chance to present itself, which eventually falls to Salah after yet another clever flick from Firmino, Dubravka again in the way to keep the score 3-1.

Xherdan Shaqiri replaces Gini Wijnaldum for Liverpool's last substitution.

Newcastle are unable to find their front two, with Joelinton looking increasingly isolated. Liverpool, meanwhile, look dangerous every time they enter Newcastle's half, as another corner is flicked wide.

Newcastle forced into their last change as Federico Fernandez replaces the injured Fabian Schär.

Fabian Schär looked to have taken a knock in conceding Salah's goal, but he stayed on and has now gone down after attempting a challenge on Milner. Hayden is also receiving treatment, but it looks like Fernandez will come on for Schär.

James Milner replaces Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain who's had a good game and the crowd duly appreciate him for that.

Newcastle have struggled to put a string of meaningful chances together this second half and that third goal will likely have put the game beyond the Magpies now.

GOAL! Mo Salah with a lovely goal. He plays a one-two with Firmino who backheels it into his path, bypassing the Newcastle defence, and Salah duly tucks the ball into the net.

Hayden concedes a soft free-kick wide on the right. Alexander-Arnold whips it to the back post and Van Dijk but the defence clear his knock-down.

Almiron has looked bright at times but is coming off to be replaced by Yoshinori Muto, and Manquillo replaces right wing-back Krafth who missed that great opportunity earlier.

Newcastle have some possession to calm things down, while Bruce prepares to bring on Muto and Manquillo.

Dubravka is making up for his earlier error, denying Firmino after Oxlade-Chamberlain's shot is deflected.

Chance for Robertson! Brilliant flick by Firmino to release him and Dubravka just gets something on the Scottish international's shot to deny him. The Newcastle goal is leading a charmed life at the moment, roared on by the travelling fans.

Salah now has a shot blocked by Lascelles as Liverpool press to put this out of the Magpies' reach.

Alexander-Arnold is given the space on the right by Atsu to whip in a cross for Firmino who heads right at Dubravka who gathers.

The resulting corner is cleared and re-worked back in with a searching cross for Firmino which is just dealt with by Schär. Liverpool turning the screw a bit now, after starting the second half rather slowly.

Nearly a third for Liverpool! An instant reply to Newcastle's chance, Alexander-Arnold charging into the box and only just denied by Dubravka. 

Excellent chance for Newcastle, fashioned by great work from Atsu down the left. His cross finds Emil Krafth who chests it down, only to blaze well over from 12 yards. Big opportunity missed.

Newcastle are playing further up the pitch than in the first half, trying to find an equaliser through their danger men Almiron and Joelinton. 

Almiron gets the ball on the right, cuts inside on his left and swings in a cross which is too close to Adrian. Liverpool then break swiftly and it takes a vital interception from Lascelles to stop their advance.

Clever play from Salah on the edge of the box, as his cheeky backheel nearly finds Firmino, but Willems mops up.

Liverpool chance! Mané skips past two lunging challenges from Schär before playing in Wijnaldum who half-volleys the ball just over the crossbar.

The corner is flighted in towards the Brazilian Joelinton but Liverpool clear.

Early chance for Newcastle, as Shelvey finds Almiron with a chipped pass which is knocked down to Joelinton who settles himself before laying it off to the incoming Krafth who wins a corner. 

No changes at the break, as Newcastle get the game back underway.

The players are back out for the second half, awaiting Andre Marriner's whistle.

How will Newcastle react to going 2-1 down? Will Bruce's defensive game-plan go out the window, or will it be a case of damage limitation? Will Liverpool decide to sit back or will Mané be hungry to complete his hat-trick?

Liverpool come back from a goal down to lead at the break, after Newcastle took a shock early lead through  Jetro Willems. Sadio Mané scored his 5th and 6th goals of the season to put the Reds in the driving seat for the second half.

A Newcastle free kick is worked short to Shelvey half-way inside the Liverpool half, but the subsequent chance comes to nothing.

There will be three minutes of added time at the end of the first half.

Liverpool go looking for another before the whistle, but a tame shot from Wijnaldum is easily gathered by Dubravka.

Instant impact from Firmino, assisting Mané just minutes after coming on after he dispossessed Atsu.

40' - Firmino strides forward and releases Mané, the ball looks like it is too close to the Newcastle keeper but he fails to hold it, allowing Mané an easy finish. Steve Bruce will be disappointed with that.

GOAL! Mané again, this time tapping in after an error from Dubravka. 

Firmino is stripped and ready on the bench as he looks to replace the Belgian attacker who is coming off to warm applause.

Origi is down receiving some treatment.

Liverpool definitely on top now, as Newcastle struggle to adapt after the equaliser. Can the Reds capitalise before half-time?

Van Dijk may have just been named UEFA Men's Player of the Year, but he won't want to see this chance back as he blazes over with a speculative 30-yard effort.

Newcastle may have hoped to hold their lead going into half-time, but Sadio Mané continues his excellent home form and puts Liverpool back in the game.

GOAL! Sadio Mané checks inside onto his right foot and curls a lovely shot into the top corner. It's been coming.

Shout for a penalty for Liverpool as a Mo Salah corner is met by Matip who looks to be being held back by Lascelles. No intervention by VAR and play goes on.

Terrific defending by Dummett after Alexander-Arnold is released by Oxlade-Chamberlain. Newcastle clear the resulting corner.

Chance for Liverpool! A brilliant cross from Alexander-Arnold is just flicked away by Lascelles, before Mané's cross is headed just wide by Origi.

Joelinton was nearly in behind the Reds' backline after a long ball, but the assistant's flag goes up.

The unnaturally quiet Anfield crowd has something to cheer briefly, as a long range Shelvey shot goes well wide. He'd spotted Adrian off his line but was far too ambitious.

Half-chance for Newcastle as a deep cross from Willems reaches an offside Almiron who can't get a proper contact on it anyway.

The Liverpool chances are beginning to rack up, Mané heading over after a corner is worked back into the box. Newcastle holding firm so far.

Mané and Alexander-Arnold fashion a chance on the right, the latter fizzing a cross across the box which Newcastle clear to Oxlade-Chamberlain who's chipped cross is too high and drifts over the crossbar.

Newcastle happy to sit back with just 19% possession so far. 

Oxlade-Chamberlain surges forward and unleashes a fierce drive from 20 yards but it goes wide of Dubravka's goal. Liverpool starting to kick it up a gear as they look for an equaliser.

Newcastle take a shock lead at Anfield, with Dutch international Willems grabbing his first goal for the club. Alexander-Arnold allowed him too much space on the left-hand side to get forward and duly punishes the Reds.

GOAL! Jetro Willems cuts inside the left-hand corner of the box and smashes into the top corner from nowhere!

It's been an even opening few minutes, Liverpool failing to capitalise from some long balls forward, with Newcastle looking ready to counter attack from every opportunity.

Newcastle won the toss and made Liverpool play towards the Kop in this first half. An early piece of gamesmanship on the Magpies' part?

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Former Reds midfielder Shelvey has replaced the injured Sean Longstaff in the Magpies' engine room alongside Isaac Hayden, as expected. 

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain comes into the midfield in place of Henderson, but the big news is that Firmino drops to the bench in favour of Divock Origi.

Dubravka, Schär, Lascelles, Dummett, Krafth, Willems, Hayden, Shelvey, Almiron, Atsu, Joelinton. 

Adrian, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Fabinho, Wijnaldum, Henderson, Mané, Salah, Firmino.

Steve Bruce has confirmed Sean Longstaff has picked up an ankle injury in training and will miss out. Meanwhile, Ritchie, Saint-Maximin, Carroll, Gayle, Yedlin and Lejeune remain on the sidelines.

The Reds are still without keeper Alisson and defender Nathaniel Clyne, while Naby Keita is expected to return to training next week. James Milner and Joe Gomez could come in if Klopp decides to tweak his first XI.

Their record at Anfield makes for glum reading, as their most recent win came back in 1994. The Magpies are looking to end a run of 23 games without a win here and it will take something special to break that record today.

The Senegal international can reach a sensational milestone of reaching 50 appearances in a Liverpool shirt at Anfield having never lost a game. The Reds are also looking to extend their unbeaten run at home to 43.

In their last clash away from St James' Park, the Magpies ground out a shock victory against Tottenham Hotpur in North London. Are they able to stifle the Reds with another impressive defensive display today?

The only club in the top flight to have won all their opening games will be hoping to keep their run going for as long as possible to maintain an advantage over title rivals Manchester City, who play away at Norwich later.

The Premier League is back after the first International Break of the season and both sides will be looking to kick on after making contrasting starts to their Premier League campaigns.

The Liverpool vs Newcastle United match will be played at Anfield, in Liverpool, England. The kick-off is scheduled at 12:30 BST.

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