NEWCASTLE: Rafa Benitez’s Newcastle United held his former team Liverpool to a 1-1 draw at St James’s Park on Sunday, a result that left the visitors seven points off the Manchester clubs at the top of the Premier League. Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho scores a goal against Newcastle. Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez applauds fans after the match against Liverpool. The visitors looked hesitant at the back and tentative in front of goal with Sturridge too often caught offside. Firmino, Dominic Solanke and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain were all brought on but Newcastle held on as Benitez kept his unbeaten record in five games as a manager against Liverpool.--REUTERS

Source: New Strait Times October 01, 2017 18:00 UTC