After taking the lead through a fine goal from Jonjo Shelvey, Newcastle were pegged back by goals from Diogo Jota and Mohamed Sala to give Liverpool a 2-1 half-time lead.
Trent Alexander-Arnold wrapped up the three points for the hosts with a few minutes of normal time remaining with a powerful long-range strike.
Here are Miles Starforth’s player ratings from the match…
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1. LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Jonjo Shelvey of Newcastle United scores their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Anfield on December 16, 2021 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Jonjo Shelvey of Newcastle United scores their side's first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Anfield on December 16, 2021 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Photo: Clive Brunskill
2. Martin Dubravka - 7
Very solid performance, not at fault for the first two Liverpool goals, and made some important saves to keep United in the game. 7 Photo: Shaun Botterill
3. Jamal Lewis - 6
Pulled up early in the game with what looked like a hamstring problem, the injury will now most likely end his four-game run in Howe’s starting XI. 6 Photo: Ian MacNicol
4. Jamaal Lascelles - 6
Tried to put a difficult performance at Leicester behind him, fortunate not to concede a second-half penalty after pushing Alexander-Arnold. 6 Photo: Stu Forster