Before the game, I'd have probably taken the point as St James's is generally a tough away fixture (last season was an exception
).
After going behind and with our lack lustre tempo, I'd have snatched your hand off for the point, however after we drew level and Newcastle went down to 10 it's got to be 2 points dropped.
Second half we dominated possession but it wasn't until we gifted the oppo yet another goal from a set piece, we looked a real goal threat. For me it was only the last 20 minutes that our attack (Suarez included) really caused the poor Newcastle defence and heart stopping moments.
Alberto was very bright when he came on for Sakho, with the way Newcastle were playing (no real forwards throught the middle), I think we should have reverted to a back four especially when they went down to 10 men a lot earlier.
I thought several times we got into good positions only to see numerous players blaze over. The Sturridge miss from Gerrard's world class ball was a real shocker and summed his game up for me. However he again got on the score sheet (lovely play by Moses and Suarez to put it on a plate for him).
Still in a good position in the league, onwards and upwards lads. BR please get working on our defending on set pieces it's a real achilles heel.
Coutinho can't come back soon enough for me.
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