Liverpool beat Newcastle 4-2 at Anfield on Monday night to go three points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Mohamed Salah - on his last appearance before heading off to AFCON with Egypt - looked set for a difficult night after he saw his first half penalty saved by Martin Dubrakva.
He made amends to put his side ahead before Alexander Isak equalised. Curtis Jones and Cody Gakpo put the Reds in control but Sven Botman threatened a Newcastle comeback.
However, Salah made up for his earlier error by netting on his second attempt from the spot and Jurgen Klopp's side started 2024 with a victory.