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

MC: Jordan Henderson

Not his best game, with Liverpool doing little to control the game in midfield against a hard-working Newcastle team. 5.5/10.

AMR: Raheem Sterling

Lively in the first half, but Raheem Sterling was far from at his best here as he failed to make things happen in attack or create any real openings. 5/10.