The final Premier League match of 2020 ended with Liverpool three points clear at the top of the table but only after Jürgen Klopp’s defending champions were made to look distinctly mortal by a wounded Newcastle side determined to prove a point.
After a barrage of recent criticism Steve Bruce had said he wanted to shut a few people up. On the eve of his 60th birthday, the home manager’s wish was granted thanks to a creditable draw which will doubtless have gone down well with his old friends at second-placed Manchester United.
Written by Louise Taylor at St James’ Park
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