Liverpool had no less than 72% possession in the first half, but only managed to score once. Naby Keita completed a fine individual play with a shot that was too powerful for two defenders on the line. Newcastle players protested violently at the opening goal. After all, defender Fabian Schar was on the ground and that would have been the result of a foul by James Milner. However, the referee did not want to hear about this and the images proved him right: Milner played the ball.
After the break Newcastle came into the game a little better, but the best chances were still for Liverpool. Sadio Mané and Diogo Jota, however, did not have their sights on sharp. As a result, it remained exciting in Newcastle in the final phase, but in the end the visitors remained upright without any problems.
It has been a busy few weeks for Liverpool, who face Villarreal in the semi-finals of the Champions League. Last Wednesday they won 2-0 at their own Anfield, Tuesday the return is on the program in Spain.