Some Newcastle fans react to 29-year-old’s display against Liverpool

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Newcastle United were beaten 3-2 by Liverpool after a hard-fought performance at St. James’ Park.

The Magpies almost did Manchester City a huge favour in the title race, but for substitute Divock Origi to strike a late winner for the visitors.

It was a pulsating game that saw Liverpool twice take the lead, first through Virgil van Dijk and then Mo Salah.

Christian Atsu scored his first of the season, with Salomon Rondon smashing in an equaliser to make it 2-2.

Newcastle were unlucky not to come away from the game with a point, but the performance was further evidence in the eyes of many Newcastle fans that Rafa Benitez is the man to take the club forwards.

The Spaniard’s name was chanted several times during the game, with the popular former Liverpool, Chelsea and Real Madrid manager still locked in talks over his future.

Newcastle fans react

Loanee striker Rondon put in a fine display for the hosts and really took the game to PFA Player of the Year Virgil van Dijk and his centre-back partner Dejan Lovren.

The Venezuela international didn’t give the pair any respite, and further enhanced his reputation in the eyes of the Newcastle faithful, with many expressing their love for the 29-year-old on social media: