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Match report: Reds end 2020 with stalemate at St. James' Park

The Reds were held for the second successive top-flight match as Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino saw their most promising chances stopped by Karl Darlow in the Magpies net.

Thiago Alcantara made his comeback at St. James’ Park, entering the action as a second-half substitute for his first appearance since mid-October.

But a winner did not materialise, though the champions nevertheless conclude their schedule for the calendar year sitting at the summit of the division.

Team news

Jürgen Klopp made two changes to his starting XI at St. James’ Park, with one enforced: Nathaniel Phillips replaced the injured Joel Matip in central defence.