Newcastle United vs Liverpool

Premier League

Newcastle

5-6-4

1-1

Final

Liverpool

6-4-5

St James' Park

TV: Fubo

Match pulse

NEWAttacking pressure by 5 minutes

0'LIV

50%Possession50%

13Shots7

6On target3

8Corners1

2Saves9

14Fouls13

Final score

Newcastle United and Liverpool drew 1-1 on Saturday, December 6, 2003 at St James' Park. Goals for Newcastle: Alan Shearer (63' pen). Goals for Liverpool: Danny Murphy (6').

Play by play

90'
Nothing gained but plenty ventured in the battle for the Champions League. Liverpool up to 5th and Newcastle are just a point and a couple of places behind them.
90'
Robert's cross headed away by Hyypia. Murphy on the charge but he loses it. No time for Newcastle though. Graham Poll puts his whistle to his lips and blows.
90'
Gerrard gets a Robert corner away. But then the ball is lumped back in. Woodgate again up front. His shot is that of a defender and Liverpool hang on to that point.
89'
Woodgate and Given nearly handed them the game. Given was alert as a header fell short.
89'
Liverpool fans think they've ridden this one out. Plenty of singing from their end.
87'
Great run by Ameobi as he beats two men. Bernard busting a lung was ignored on the outside. Poor ball sees the move break down.
87'
Bernard stops Diouf. Liverpool gain respite in Newcastle's half.
86'
Hyypia heads away a steepling effort. Newcastle keep up the pressure until Heskey is fouled.
85'
Woodgate on the attack from a Dyer ball. Good cross is headed away by Biscan. Corner.
84'
Dyer gets down the wing and cuts past Riise. Slid in for Shearer. He spanks at goal but Kirkland makes a fine save to palm away.
83'
Smicer fouled by Solano. Another turn for Murphy's free-kick. Headed away. Hamann thrashes a shot at goal. Given down low to make a fine save. Palmed away.
81'
Bernard and Gerrard hustle in the corner but it's a goalkick to Liverpool.
80'
Free-kick chance for Hamann. But instead Gerrard chips a ball into nowheresville. Given only too happy to claim the ball.
78'
Bernard back in the thick of it. But he's outnumbered in the corner of the area and it's a goal-kick.
77'
Shearer's shot deflects off to Bernard. The Frenchman's shot charged down by Biscan.
76'
Diouf offside from a Heskey lobbed ball. Liverpool need to retain possession.
75'
Shearer shackled by Hyypia. And then baulked by Riise. But no foul says the linesman.
74'
Long ball from Gerrard. Smicer wins the ball from a dozing Bramble and has a chance to shoot. He attempts a dink but misses the target. Bramble received a let-off.
73'
Ameobi wins the ball and gets in a cross. But Liverpool have plenty back and Kirkland has the ball.
72'
Amazing pin-ball session in the Liverpool area. Solano and Dyer and then Solano go close in an amazing sequence. Bramble's shot is hacked off the line too. Liverpool ride their luck.
70'
Foul on Bernard by Diouf. He went in high and late and is booked for his troubles.
69'
Robert's booming cross well claimed by Kirkland.
67'
Newcastle with all the impetus. Until Liverpool's shape forces back the Magpies.
67'
The free-kick pings around the box. Liverpool ragged as they get the ball away.
66'
Shearer down the right of the box plays in Jenas. A fresh air effort and Liverpool clear. Hamann brings down Bernard but doesn't believe in the ref's decision.