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...
13. Callum Wilson - 6
On for Isak 72: Headed wide shortly after coming on. Battled well as Newcastle pushed for a second goal. | Getty Images
14. Sean Longstaff - 6
On for Tonali 72: Had a shot saved by Alisson in the closing stages. | Getty Images
16. Matt Targett - n/a
On for Botman 87: Couldn’t stop Liverpool snatching the win. | Getty Images