The talk going into this game had centred around how Newcastle, their pockets bulging with the riches of their new owners, were on the cusp of becoming a serious rival to Liverpool in future years.
Come the full-time whistle here, though, Jurgen Klopp and his delighted players were content in offering a reminder they can still challenge the moneybags Magpies this season.
Having spent much of 2023 plumbing new depths, the last week has seen Liverpool finally splutter into life, hopes of Champions League qualification that mere days ago seemed fanciful now a genuine aspiration.
