Liverpool recovered from an early setback to comfortably win 3-1 against a Newcastle side that didn't quite have enough defensive nous to protect an early lead against constant pressure, with Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino the stars for the home side.
Positives
Despite going behind early on, there was no air of panic about Liverpool, and their patience was rewarded with two quick goals to seize control of the game. Fans will also be purring over the superb displays of Mane and Firmino.
Negatives
With a Champions League tie away at Napoli just three days away, Jurgen Klopp might be a touch concerned with the slow start his side made, and despite getting back on top of the game relatively quickly, the Reds were by no means at their free-flowing best against a dogged Newcastle outfit.