Miles Starforth's Newcastle United player ratings: Salomon Rondon 'superb' but who else shone in Liverpool clash?

By Joe Nicholson
Published 5th May 2019, 09:48 GMT
Updated 5th May 2019, 10:06 GMT

Newcastle United pushed title-chasing Liverpool all the way on Saturday night - but stood out for Rafa Benitez's side?

The Magpies twice came from behind to draw level with the Reds, before Divock Origi's late header sent Jurgen Klopp's men back to the top of the Premier League table. Our Newcastle writer Miles Starforth has dished out his player ratings following the game at St James's Park - scroll down to see how each player performed.

Salomon Rondon impressed against Liverpool.placeholder image
Salomon Rondon impressed against Liverpool.
Let down by his defence in the first half, when Salah and van Dijk were left unmarked 6placeholder image
Let down by his defence in the first half, when Salah and van Dijk were left unmarked 6
Tried to get forward against his old club, but often pegged back. 6placeholder image
Tried to get forward against his old club, but often pegged back. 6
Had a difficult first 45 minutes, better after the break before his late withdrawal. 6placeholder image
Had a difficult first 45 minutes, better after the break before his late withdrawal. 6
Had a difficult first 45 minutes after being recalled to the starting XI following a bout of illness. 6placeholder image
Had a difficult first 45 minutes after being recalled to the starting XI following a bout of illness. 6
Defended well on a challenging night for United's back five. 7placeholder image
Defended well on a challenging night for United's back five. 7
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