Liverpool player ratings v Newcastle, with Balotelli poor & defenders all at sea in 1-0 defeat

DC: Martin Skrtel

A solid enough game from Martin Skrtel, who also made a nuisance of himself as he threatened from set plays for Liverpool. 6.5/10.

DC: Dejan Lovren

A better game from Dejan Lovren, who has largely struggled since moving to Liverpool from Southampton, though he couldn’t do enough to avoid defeat here. 6/10.