Tactical Breakdown: Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool
After an extremely disappointing match against West Bromwich Albion at home, Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool travelled up to Tyneside, to face Newcastle.
Liverpool, as usual, set up in a 4-3-3
Ahead of Alisson was Alexander-Arnold, Nat Philips, Fabinho and Robertson. The midfield featured Jones, Henderson and Milner, whilst the front three comprised Salah, Firmino and Mané.
Newcastle set up in a 5-2-3. This was a really interesting tactical decision by Steve Bruce. It incorporated a number of tactical elements from Liverpool's …
Newcastle 0-0 Liverpool: Player ratings as missed chances cost Reds
Liverpool's title success was built on 'finding a way to win', but their title defence has been hamstrung by their repeated failure to do so.
It wasn't a vintage performance but it should have been enough to take the three points. The Reds have been left two reflect on the two glorious opportunities they squandered.
Here is how they rated.
Alisson Becker - 7/10
No qualms about the 'keeper's performance whatsoever. Distributed the ball tidily and sprung into action to …
Liverpool Stumble To Newcastle Draw
Liverpool remain top of the Premier League table, despite a 0-0 draw with Newcastle United at St James' Park.
A combination of bad finishing from the visitors -- an aspect of the game where Mohamed Salah was particularly guilty -- and the saves of Karl Darlow kept the hosts in the contest as the Reds failed to prize open their low block defence on enough occasions.
Newcastle had opportunities themselves and Fabinho saved Nat Phillips blushes when he diverted a …