Mohamed Salah scored twice as Liverpool eventually broke down Newcastle United to open up a three-point lead at the top of the Premier League.
Salah missed the opening period's best chance when he had a penalty saved but the forward, tapped home a cross for the first and then converted a second spot-kick in the closing stages.
A brace from Salah and goals from Cody Gapko and Curtis Jones helped the hosts get a crucial 4-2 win against Newcastle.
Alexander Isak and Sven Botman scored goals for the visitors.
Newcastle, who were missing nine first-team players, remain ninth.
Liverpool will be visiting Bournemouth for their next fixture while Newcastle will host Manchester City.
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