Match Reports: Newcastle United 1-1 Liverpool

Former Reds boss Rafa Benitez made two changes to his Magpies line-up, with Javier Manquillo and Jonjo Shelvey handed starts in place of Chancel Mbemba and Isaac Hayden.

The visitors showed two alterations to the side which won 3-2 at Leicester City, with Sadio Mane and Daniel Sturridge earning starting roles.

Mane passed up a shooting chance in the early stages following a quick break by Mohamed Salah, before a Sturridge chip floated harmlessly over the top.

Matt Ritchie responded by forcing a save from Simon Mignolet with a shot from the edge of the area, before Sturridge threatened again for the visitors and Mane volleyed wide of target.

The hosts then enjoyed a great escape as a Georginio Wijnaldum effort from a Coutinho corner struck the woodwork, before both Dejan Lovren and Mane were unable to force th...