From a Magpies perspective it was a tough one to watch but who shone? Miles Starforth dishes out his player ratings from the final day of the top flight season.
9. Miguel Almiron - 6
Spent much of the game in his own half, with United pushed back by Liverpool. Photo: OWEN HUMPHREYS
10. Allan Saint-Maximin - 5
Didn’t make an impact before his half-time withdrawal. Photo: Jan Kruger
11. Dwight Gayle - 7
Gave United the lead after just 24 seconds to take his goal tally to four, all of them have come since the restart. Photo: John Powell
12. Joelinton - 5
(for Saint-Maximin, 46) Dyed his hair red for the occasion. Photo: MIKE EGERTON
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