Liverpool s Mohamed Salah, left, duels for the ball with Newcastle s Jamal Lewis during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. (Photo: AP)
Newcastle midfielder Isaac Hayden was on the ground on the edge of the six-yard box, apparently with a head injury, as Jota scored from a rebound after his initial header was saved by Martin Dubravka.
Trent Alexander-Arnold's powerful long-range effort from 25 meters high into the net in the 87th minute sealed the win following first-half goals by Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah.
Salah has extended his lead at the top of the scorers' chart with 15th goals.
Liverpool returned to within a point of City, which thrashed Leeds 7-0 on Tuesday.
Newcastle stayed in next-to-last place and has only one league win all season.
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