Bruno impresses again, Burn strong: Newcastle vs Liverpool half-time ratings

Newcastle trail to Liverpool at the break after a close first half at St James' Park. The Magpies started brightly, but it was Liverpool who had the first efforts on goal, Diego Jota going close and Virgil van Dyke firing over from a corner.

The visitors took the lead through Naby Keita midway through the half after a flowing move. United were furious over a challenge by James Milner on Fabian Schar in the build-up, but VAR ruled the former Newcastle man had won the ball.

Allan Saint-Maximin sent one wide as the home side looked to get back into the game, but Liverpool were dangerous at the other end, with Mane shooting at Dubravka when it a good position. Miguel Almiron did well to get free and beat Alisson, but the Paraguay forward was correctly riuled offside.

Dubravka then had to be alert to turn a strong header from Diego Jota over the cross bar. James Milner fired wide from the resulting corner.

You can follow the second half as it happens in our live blog here, with all the post-match reaction and analysis as it happens. Here's how Lee Ryder has rated the Newcastle players so far.

Easily rounded for the goal. Fine save to deny Jota.

Has found the going tough against Liverpool's left-side.

Felt he was fouled for the goal but a closer look shows he probably committed the foul himself.

A tough examination against the title challengers. Has done quite well.

Unable to really get much moving down his side.

Has made some telling defensive contributions.

Not allowed to dictate play as has been the case in recent games.

Has struggled to get close to anything.

One fine run snuffed out by Allison.

Yet to make an impact. Had ball in net but was clearly offside.

Hasn't had a clear opening. Also on yellow card so needs to