Reds ease past Newcastle to move into 5th spot

Liverpool continued their strong run of form under Kenny Dalglish with a comfortable 3-0 win over Newcastle at Anfield.

Liverpool came into the match knowing a win would move them up into 5th, ahead of Tottenham after their 2-1 loss at Stamford Bridge Saturday afternoon. Goals from Maxi Rodriguez, Dirk Kuyt and Luis Suarez sealed the three points and ensured Liverpool moved into the final European qualification place.

Liverpool started well and were rewarded with a goal from Maxi, 10 minutes in, as it took a deflection off a Newcastle defender and into Tim Krul's net. Kuyt stretched Liverpool's advantage just after the break by slotting home from the spot.

 Man of the match, Luis Suarez, made sure of all 3 points when he took his goal well after playing a few passes with Dirk Kuyt and gliding the ball under the diving Krul from 10 yards out.

Andy Carroll, who didn't start, came on with 20 minutes left to play in front of angry Newcastle supports who where left disappointed after his departure. The only thing that was missing, from Liverpool's impressive 3-0 victory over Newcastle, was Andy Carroll's name on the score sheet against his former club.

Despite Newcastle's advantage in possession, they couldn't create any chances to trouble the Liverpool goal. Pepe Reina only had one save to deal with all afternoon as Newcastle couldn't find the target.

Liverpool now look to be favorites to take the final European place despite Tottenham's game in hand.