Eddie Howe named an unchanged Newcastle side the for the third successive Premier League game against a Liverpool side who had won four out of four matches against The Magpies since he took charge.
Newcastle’s first decent chance of the game fell to Joelinton whose effort was easily saved by Alisson while Nick Pope was alert to deny Luis Diaz at the other end in the early stages.
Anthony Gordon then gave Newcastle the lead after 25 minutes as he pounced on Trent Alexander-Arnold missing the ball before slotting past Alisson to make it 1-0.
Moments later, Liverpool were deal another blow as Virgil van Dijk was shown a straight red card for a last-man challenge on Alexander Isak.
The scoreline remained 1-0 heading in at half-time.
Here are the half-time Newcastle player ratings from the match...
9. Miguel Almiron - 6
Denied a fine goal by a spectacular save from Alisson in the first half. Squandered a good chance shortly afterwards. Skied a brilliant chance in the second half. Too many attacks ended after he received possession but almost had a moment of magic after going on a great run before hitting the post. Should have had a at least one goal. A wasteful afternoon. | Getty Images
10. Anthony Gordon - 8
Gave Trent Alexander-Arnold a tricky start to the game as the Liverpool right-back was shown a yellow card in the opening minutes before he punished a mistake to give Newcastle the lead. A dazzling display and had chances to extend Newcastle’s lead with some positive runs forward. | Getty Images
11. Alexander Isak - 6
Showed good movement to break through on goal which led to Liverpool’s red card. Was relatively quiet otherwise before being withdrawn. | AFP via Getty Images
12. Harvey Barnes - 5
On for Gordon 72: Couldn’t capitalise after being played in by Joelinton. Photo: George Wood/Getty Images