Commentary

1' The first-half is in progress. Liverpool get the game underway.
1' In the minute 1, Anthony Taylor awards the home team a throw-in.
2' Liverpool awarded a throw-in in their own half.
4' Newcastle's Miguel Almiron gets in a shot on goal at St James' Park. But the effort is unsuccessful.
5' In the minute 5, Newcastle are pushing forward but Allan Saint-Maximin's finish is wide of the goal.
5' Goal kick for Liverpool at St James' Park.
6' Newcastle to take a throw-in in Liverpool territory.
7' In the minute 7, Ball safe as Newcastle is awarded a throw-in in their half.
9' Anthony Taylor signals a Newcastle throw-in in Liverpool's half.
9' In Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.
9' In the minute 9, Throw-in Liverpool.
10' Trent Alexander-Arnold instrumental with a fine assist.
12' In the minute 12, Newcastle are too eager and fall into an offside trap.
13' Throw-in for Liverpool at St James' Park.
14' It's a goal kick for the away team in Newcastle upon Tyne.
14' In the minute 14, Anthony Taylor awards Liverpool a goal kick.
15' A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
16' Corner awarded to Liverpool.
17' Mohamed Salah with an assist there.
20' Throw-in for Liverpool in their own half.
20' In the minute 20, Free kick Newcastle.
20' Fabinho for Liverpool has been booked by Anthony Taylor and receives a first yellow card.
22' Newcastle will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Liverpool.
22' In the minute 22, Nick Pope (Newcastle) has been shown a straight red card by referee Anthony Taylor.
25' The home team have replaced Elliot Anderson with Martin Dubravka. This is the first substitution made today by Eddie Howe.
25' Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) gets in a header on goal but the attempt is cleared.
26' In the minute 26, Throw-in for Newcastle in the half of Liverpool.
27' Liverpool awarded a throw-in in their own half.
29' Can Liverpool get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Newcastle's half?
31' In the minute 31, Allan Saint-Maximin gets his shot on target but fails to score for Newcastle.
32' Newcastle have been awarded a corner by Anthony Taylor.
32' Newcastle to take a throw-in in Liverpool territory.
33' In the minute 33, Corner awarded to Newcastle.
37' Newcastle have been awarded a corner by Anthony Taylor.
37' Corner awarded to Newcastle.
37' In the minute 37, Newcastle's Miguel Almiron has been booked in Newcastle upon Tyne.
37' Free kick in a good position for Liverpool!
39' Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.
41' In the minute 41, Newcastle have been awarded a corner by Anthony Taylor.
42' Dan Burn (Newcastle) powers in a header – against the bar!
43' Liverpool have been awarded a corner by Anthony Taylor.
44' In the minute 44, Anthony Taylor signals a throw-in for Liverpool, close to Newcastle's area.
45' Newcastle have a goal kick.
45' + 1 At St James' Park the fourth official shows that 4 minutes will be added to the 1st half.
45' + 2 In the minute 45, Ball goes out of play for a Newcastle goal kick.
45' + 2 Anthony Taylor signals a free kick to Newcastle in their own half.
45' + 3 Newcastle have a dangerous throw-in.
45' + 3 In the minute 45, Newcastle are coming forward and Miguel Almiron gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.
45' + 3 Liverpool have a goal kick.
45' The first-half is over.
46' In the minute 46, The second-half is underway. Newcastle with the kick-off.
46' Free kick for Newcastle in the half of Liverpool.
47' Throw-in for Liverpool in the half of Newcastle.
50' In the minute 50, Throw-in Liverpool.
52' Free kick for Newcastle in their own half.
52' Alexander Isak for Newcastle gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.
52' In the minute 52, It's a goal kick for the away team in Newcastle upon Tyne.
54' Attention is being given to Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez and play has been suspended briefly.
54' Newcastle awarded a free kick in their own half.
55' In the minute 55, Corner awarded to Newcastle.
55' Darwin Nunez has recovered and rejoins the match in Newcastle upon Tyne.
55' Goal kick for Liverpool at St James' Park.
56' In the minute 56, Can Newcastle get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Liverpool's half?
56' Anthony Taylor signals a free kick to Newcastle.
57' Darwin Nunez of Liverpool smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.
58' In the minute 58, Anthony Taylor waits before resuming play because Darwin Nunez for Liverpool is still down.
59' Liverpool make their first substitution with Diogo Jota replacing Cody Gakpo.
59' Harvey Elliott is replacing Jordan Henderson for Liverpool at St James' Park.
59' In the minute 59, Jurgen Klopp is making the team's third substitution at St James' Park with James Milner replacing Stefan Bajcetic Maquieira.
59' Roberto Firmino is on a sub for Darwin Nunez for Liverpool.
60' Corner awarded to Liverpool.
60' In the minute 60, Darwin Nunez is back on the pitch.
60' Ball goes out of play for a Newcastle goal kick.
60' Anthony Taylor signals a Liverpool throw-in in Newcastle's half.
61' In the minute 61, Allan Saint-Maximin of Newcastle gets in a strike, but is off target.
61' Anthony Taylor awards Liverpool a goal kick.
63' Throw-in for Newcastle in their own half.
64' In the minute 64, The home team replace Alexander Isak with Callum Wilson.
64' Anthony Gordon is replacing Miguel Almiron for the home team.
64' Eddie Howe (Newcastle) is making a fourth substitution, with Jacob Murphy replacing Kieran Trippier.
65' In the minute 65, Free kick for Newcastle in their own half.
66' Important block from the Liverpool defence as Joelinton fires in a strike for Newcastle.
66' Liverpool needs to be cautious. Newcastle have an attacking throw-in.
66' In the minute 66, In Newcastle upon Tyne a free kick has been awarded the home team.
67' Newcastle are caught offside.
68' In Newcastle upon Tyne Liverpool drive forward through Harvey Elliott. His shot is on target but it's saved.
69' In the minute 69, The match at St James' Park has been interrupted briefly for a check on Joelinton, who is down injured.
70' Anthony Taylor awards the away team a throw-in.
70' Joelinton is back on his feet again.
71' In the minute 71, The home team has substituted Joelinton with Matt Ritchie. Eddie Howe is thus making his fifth change.
71' A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.
72' Throw-in for Newcastle at St James' Park.
73' In the minute 73, Ball safe as Liverpool is awarded a throw-in in their half.
73' Throw-in for Liverpool in their own half.
74' Ball safe as Newcastle is awarded a throw-in in their half.
77' In the minute 77, Newcastle to take a throw-in in Liverpool territory.
77' Throw-in for Newcastle close to the penalty box.
78' Ball goes out of play for a Liverpool goal kick.
79' In the minute 79, A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.
81' Liverpool have been awarded a corner by Anthony Taylor.
81' Liverpool drives forward and Mohamed Salah gets in a shot. Without netting, however.
82' In the minute 82, Newcastle pushes forward through Callum Wilson, whose finish on goal is saved.
86' Throw-in for Liverpool in the half of Newcastle.
88' Liverpool have been awarded a corner by Anthony Taylor.
88' In the minute 88, Corner awarded to Liverpool.
88' Liverpool attack but Diogo Jota's header doesn't find the target.
88' Anthony Taylor awards Newcastle a goal kick.
90' Liverpool surge into the attack at St James' Park but Diogo Jota’s header is off-target.
90' Goal kick for Newcastle at St James' Park.
90' + 1 3 minutes of injury time will be added to the 2nd half.
90' + 2 Liverpool have been awarded a corner by Anthony Taylor.
90' + 3 Newcastle have a goal kick.
90' It's 0-2 as the referee blows for full-time.