Liverpool – Newcastle United

1. The teams are out in the sunshine and about ready to go.

2. Andy Carroll is only fit enough for the bench but Jack Robinson is replaced by Glen Johnson.

3. 1'

   Liverpool kick-off, and it's Newcastle who will play towards the Kop in the first 45 minutes.

4. 2'

   James Perch picked up a knee injury for Newcastle in the warm up. As a result, young defender James Tavernier replaces him on the bench.

5. 2'

   First forray forward from Luis Suarez, Jose Enrique does excellently to guide the Uruguayan out of play.

6. 3'

   Newcastle corner as Jonas Guitierrez bursts forward...

7. 3'

   Joey Barton's corner is driven hard into the box and Jose Reina collects.

8. 4'

   A beautiful day on Merseyside, conditions perfect for an entertaining match. 4-3, anybody?

9. 5'

   Tim Krul almost gets himself into trouble, he comes to collect an overhit pass, but gets caught in possession by Maxi Rodriguez. Luckily for the Dutch keeper, the ball had rolled out of play for a Newcastle throw.

10. 6'

    Raul Meireles with a scuffed half-volley from just inside the penalty area which trickles wide.

11. 8'

    Good footwork from Suarez, as he beats his man before setting up Jay Spearing. The pint-sized midfielder sees his shot well blocked.

12. 9'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/goal.gif"> <b>GOAL</b> <b>Maxi Rodriguez is on fire!!!</b> John Flanagan with a useful cross, which is only cleared as far as Maxi. His volley is poorly struck, but deflects off Danny Simpson and beyond Krul.

13. 10'

    A fourth goal in his last two games for Maxi, although it came via a sizeable slice of good fortune. A big ask for Newcastle now.

14. 11'

    A big goal at St Andrew's, where a Steven Fletcher penalty has put Wolves 1-0 against Birmingham City. Mick McCarthy's side are out of the relegation zone, as things stand.

15. 12'

    Newcastle have been left stricken by injuries to strikers, and certain number nines switching clubs, can they find a goal to level this contest?

16. 13'

    Suarez looks to find Maxi with a lofted ball over the top which is just about blocked by the head of Williamson. It's too easy for Liverpool at the moment.

17. 14'

    Newcastle free kick, Johnson tripping Ameobi on the halfway line.

18. 16'

    A poor attempted through ball from Lucas sees a Liverpool attack breakdown after patient build up.

19. 17'

    Another mistake from Lucas, a clumsy trip Guitierrez gifts Newcastle a promising free kick...

20. 17'

    It wasn't dangerous, Barton ballooned his cross straight into the Kop.

21. 18'

    Lucas with another foul, this time leaping late to challenge Tiote.

22. 19'

    Newcastle's best move on the match, with Nolan involved. Possession is moved to Simpson out on the right, his cross is poor and cleared at the near post.

23. 20'

    A very slow tempo to the match at the moment, with Liverpool not having to do much to control the game.

24. 21'

    No threat on Reina's goal from Newcastle at all, can Alan Pardew changes things?

25. 22'

    A well-hit shot on goal from Jay Spearing is spilt by Krul. The keeper recovers before Meireles can tap in.

26. 23'

    Liverpool would move above Tottenham and into fifth with this win. They have played a game more than Spurs, though.

27. 24'

    Surely Kenny Dalglish will stay around next season if there is continental competition to look forward to?

28. 25'

    Tiote with a late trip on Suarez near the halfway line. Liverpool free kick.

29. 26'

    A second goal at St Andrew's, and it's gone to the hosts. Sebastian Larsson making it Birmingham 1-1 Wolves.

30. 27'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> <b>John Flanagan</b> in the book for a foul on Jonas Gutierrez. Newcastle set piece...

31. 28'

    Ameobi rises to meet Barton's cross, but Spearing collects and clears.

32. 29'

    Newcastle corner after an excellent run from Gutierrez...

33. 30'

    Again Ameobi meets the cross, but again Liverpool can clear. Slightly better from Newcastle.

34. 31'

    Having just equalised, Birmingham are down to 10 men at home to Wolves. Craig Gardner picking up a second booking with the score 1-1.

35. 32'

    Gutierrez with another strong run and Carragher heads his cross behind for a corner...

36. 32'

    Raul Meireles charges down Barton's corner and it's a throw. The Portuguese midfielder was never 10 yards away then.

37. 33'

    Another foul on Gutierrez from Flanagan. Another Newcastle set piece...

38. 34'

    Glen Johnson heads clear, but only for another corner!

39. 35'

    This time the corner is taken short to Kevin Nolan, a la Teddy Sheringham, and his shot is blazed over.

40. 36'

    A dangerous bending cross from Spearing which Lucas meets with his head. Unfortunately for Liverpool, it's straight at Krul.

41. 37'

    Skrtel clatters Lovekrands and it's the latest Newcastle set piece...

42. 38'

    Barton's delivery is met by Lucas, but from the loose ball Meireles catches Barton with a high foot. A much-more dangerous dead ball...

43. 39'

    Enrique's shot hits the wall, and Newcastle have their 7th corner...

44. 40'

    Barton's corner is poor again and Tiote eventually gathers possession on the far touchline. So many set piece opportunities wasted by the visitors.

45. 41'

    Lovenkrands shrugs off Skrtel and has some space behind the Liverpool defence. Curiously, he decides to head the bouncing ball and it runs through to Reina. The Spanish goalkeeper has had virtually nothing to do.

46. 43'

    Ameobi leaps to meet a cross and fouls Johnson in the process. Liverpool free kick inside their own penalty area.

47. 45'

    <b>ONE MINUTE ADDED TIME</b>

48. 45'

    <b>HALF TIME</b> Liverpool ahead after Maxi's deflected effort. Luis Suarez and Fabricio Coloccini swapping shirts as they depart? Very odd.

49. 45'

    A fairly uneventful opening half. Newcastle with a plethora of set pieces, but they have not threatened at all.

50. 45'

    Don't forget to stick around for the big one later. Manchester United's trip to the Emirates Stadium to take on Arsenal is coming up at 14:05 BST.

51. 45'

    Andy Carroll sat on the bench for Liverpool, surely his introduction would liven up proceedings?

52. 45'

    As things stand, Liverpool are moving into fifth place and above Spurs on goal difference. European football is still a distinct possibility for the Reds.

53. 45'

    <b>SECOND HALF</b>

54. 46'

    Immediately a chance for Newcastle and it's their best of the match! Barton meets a low cross at the far post and side foots a half-volley into the side-netting.

55. 47'

    Now a Liverpool corner, Mike Williamson blocking Suarez's shot and watching it go narrowly wide of the post.

56. 48'

    The corner is wasted. Coloccini taking a risk when he challenged Suarez prior to his last shot. The referee could have easily given a penalty had he gone down.

57. 49'

    To give you an idea of the task now facing Newcastle, the last time they scored on this ground was through Patrick Kluivert in 2004. How times have changed.

58. 50'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> <b>Cheikh Tiote</b> picks up his 13th yellow card of the season. If he gets to 15 he will start next season with a three-match ban.

59. 51'

    A low-key start to the second half. This match, at least from Newcastle's performance, has a distinctly end-of-season feel to it.

60. 52'

    Ameobi adjudged to have fouled Carragher as they tussle in possession. A harsh decision from referee Peter Walton.

61. 53'

    A jinking run from Suarez, who takes on Simpson and earns a corner...

62. 54'

    Johnson wins the header, but Maxi with a complete air-shot from the knock-down and the danger passes.

63. 55'

    Nile Ranger is set to be introduced for Newcastle...

64. 56'

    Maxi makes a break down the left, his looping cross drops onto the top of Krul's crossbar as Meireles and Suarez try to get on the end of it.

65. 57'

    <b>PENALTY TO LIVERPOOL!</b> Suarez tugged down by Williamson after shrugging off the defender. A clear spot-kick.

66. 58'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/goal.gif"> <b>GOAL</b> <b>Dirk Kuyt sends Krul the wrong way!</b>

67. 59'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> <b>Mike Williamson</b> in the book for his foul on Suarez.

68. 60'

    It should have been 3-0!!! Meireles with a free kick on the left, Kuyt is all alone in the centre and can only guide his header wide!

69. 61'

    Kuyt has now scored in the last four matches. Is it fair to say the Dutchman is flying?! I'll get my coat.

70. 62'

    A bit of team news ahead of the Arsenal v Manchester United clash later. Gunners captain Cesc Fabregas misses out after picking up an injury in training.

71. 64'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/goal.gif"> <b>GOAL</b> <b>Luis Suarez makes it 3-0!!!</b> Suarez has the ball on the edge of the area. He gets lucky when his pass deflects to Kuyt, but the Dutchman's through ball is perfect. Suarez has a clear sight of goal and makes no mistake from 10 yards.

72. 65'

    Not sure what happened to the seemingly imminent introduction of Nile Ranger. Alan Pardew clearly had a change of heart.

73. 66'

    Newcastle look entirely deflated. They can get out the deck chairs, their season is over.

74. 68'

    The crowd come to life as Andy Carroll gets ready to make his bow...

75. 69'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> <b>Andy Carroll on for Maxi Rodriguez</b>

76. 70'

    Carroll has already scored in this fixture once this season, for Newcastle in a 3-1 win at St Jame's Park.

77. 72'

    Newcastle fans will be disappointed with their team today. Liverpool have barely had to get out of second gear to secure a comfortable win.

78. 73'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> <b>Nile Ranger on for Peter Lovenkrands</b>

79. 74'

    Close from Raul Meireles. An excellent, deep cross from Johnson, and a lunging header from Meireles is only just wide.

80. 75'

    Gutierrez wins a corner, will there be a consolation goal for Newcastle?

81. 76'

    The corner is clear as far as Tiote, who hits a decent volley wide of Reina's goal.

82. 77'

    Newcastle free kick on the edge of the area after Johnson trips Ameobi.

83. 78'

    The free kick is taken short to Gutierrez, who earns another corner for Newcastle.

84. 79'

    Reina comfortably catches Barton's delivery.

85. 80'

    A penalty appeal from Newcastle! Ameobi controls the ball before moving past Skrtel. The Slovakian stretches out a leg and trips Ameobi, but nothing is given!

86. 81'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> <b>Jonjo Shelvey on for John Flanagan</b>

87. 82'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> <b>Shefki Kuqi on for Shola Ameobi</b>

88. 83'

    Newcastle's lack of attacking options displayed with the introduction of Kuqi. A new striker is a must for the Toon army next season.

89. 84'

    A worthy strike from Nolan, who curls an effort just over the bar from the edge of the area after Ranger's knock back.

90. 85'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> <b>Joe Cole on for Luis Suarez</b>

91. 87'

    Glen Johnson is down with cramp for Liverpool. It has been a solid return to the team for the England man.

92. 88'

    Looks like a bird has fallen onto the pitch at Anfield. Not sure how they'll deal with that.

93. 89'

    It seems to have vanished now as play continues. At least nobody gave it the same treatment that poor owl received...

94. 90'

    <b>FOUR MINUTES ADDED TIME</b>

95. 91'

    Still all-square in the closing stages between Birmingham and Wolves. That result not enough to lift Wolves out of the bottom three.

96. 92'

    <img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> <b>Shane Ferguson on for Jose Enrique</b>

97. 93'

    One last corner for Newcastle, can they grab a goal for their travelling fans?

98. 93'

    Johnson heads clear at the near post and that should be that.

99. 94'

    <b>FULL TIME</b> A comfortable 3-0 victory for Liverpool through goals from Maxi, Kuyt and Suarez. The Reds are into fifth.

100. 94'

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