Liverpool player ratings vs Newcastle: Reds go 13 points clear as Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister seal victory while Mohamed Salah pulls the strings

Alisson (6/10):

Didn't have a save to make as Newcastle couldn't hit the target.

Trent Alexander-Arnold (6/10):

Fared much better than his dismal showing against City at the weekend, but ruined a promising attack with a woeful pass.

Ibrahima Konate (6/10):

Not the calibre of performance expected of him, but had a few bright moments.

Virgil van Dijk (7/10):

Swept up well to keep Newcastle from causing much trouble, with his job made a bit easier due to Isak's absence.

Kostas Tsimikas (5/10):

Looked a bit shaky defensively despite some good tackles.

Ryan Gravenberch (6/10):

Hardly put a foot wrong in the midfield in another smooth performance.

Alexis Mac Allister (7/10):

Blasted into the net to double Liverpool's lead and his passing was decent.

Dominik Szoboszlai (8/10):

Another decisive display following Sunday's heroics. He offered plenty more than the goal, digging in to win the ball a few times and linking up well.

Mohamed Salah (6/10):

Had one shot from the edge of the box and had been quiet, but still managed to set up the second goal.

Diogo Jota (5/10):

Offered nothing as a direct threat and was quiet before he went off after the hour mark.

Luis Diaz (8/10):

The Reds looked most dangerous with him running at the back line and connecting with Jota and Szoboszlai.

Cody Gakpo (6/10):

Tried his best to create some trouble for the visitors' defence and had a shot blocked and then an adacious attempt went wide.

Wataru Endo (6/10):

Made a sliding challenge to kick start a Liverpool attack, but it was cut out.

Jarell Quansah (6/10):

Trusted at full-back and looked comfortable in Alexander-Arnold's spot.

Curtis Jones (N/A):

Came on late for Mac Allister.

Darwin Nunez (N/A):

A late replacement for Diaz.

Arne Slot (7/10):

Forced to watch from the stands as his two-game suspension began, but his substitutes helped to keep the Reds stable defensively throughout the second half.