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Naby Keita's first-half goal was enough as Liverpool edged past a stubborn Newcastle United 1-0 and returned albeit temporarily to the top of the Premier League.
Liverpool dominated the early proceedings and went ahead on 19 minutes through Keita, who exchanged passes with Diogo Jota before rounding Martin Dubravka to score.
The Reds pushed for a second goal after the break and forced two fine saves in quick succession from Dubravka, who first denied substitute Mohamed Salah and then Jota.
Bruno Guimaraes had a late chance to equalise, but his shot was saved by Alisson as Newcastle's four-match winning run came to an end.
Liverpool have 82 points, one behind Manchester City after they beat face Leeds United in the late match to go back to the top.
Newcastle are 10th on 43 points.
See: Newcastle report | Liverpool report
Next fixtures
Newcastle: 8 May v Man City (A)
Liverpool: 7 May v Spurs (H)
Match officials
Referee: Andre Marriner. Assistants: Simon Long, Scott Ledger. Fourth official: Andy Madley. VAR: Mike Dean. Assistant VAR: Darren Cann.
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