Newcastle vs Liverpool as it happened: Martin Skrtel own goal and Georginio Wijnaldum deliver victory for Steve McClaren

Live coverage of today's only Premier League game

A view of St James' Park (GETTY IMAGES)

Welcome to our live coverage of today's Premier League meeting between Newcastle and Liverpool.

• FT: Newcastle 2 Liverpool 0
• Martin Skrtel own goal and Georginio Wijnaldum deliver victory for Newcastle
• Reports prior to match suggested Newcastle manager Steve McClaren had just two games to save his job 
• When McClaren last faced Jurgen Klopp things didn't turn out well
• Victory sees Magpies move level on points with Norwich and Bournemouth
• There has never been a goalless draw in this fixture in 43 Premier League clashes

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