Resurgent Newcastle leave Liverpool in despair
Magpies notch their fourth consecutive victory in all competitions
Newcastle's resurgence continued with a 1-0 win over Liverpool, who slumped to their fourth defeat of the Premier League season on Saturday.
Spanish substitute Ayoze Perez earned in-form Newcastle the victory at St James' Park.
Liverpool, for whom striker Mario Balotelli endured another frustrating afternoon, were beaten when Perez pounced on a blunder by visiting left back Alberto Moreno to score in the 73rd minute.
I've needed a tin hat at times but when the good times come, this is as good a city to be in as any
It was Newcastle's fourth consecutive victory in all competitions, following their shock League Cup win over holders Manchester City in midweek, and saw Alan Pardew's side provisionally climb to ninth place in the table.
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew, who had been vilified by fans for the team's earlier faltering performances, told BT Sport he was surprised to see a friendly message written on a banner and recalled the words of the late great Magpies manager Bobby Robson.
"This is Newcastle," he said. "You have to know there are real highs, and as Bobby Robson said, the highs are massive here and the lows are equally as low.
"He needed a tin hat at times, I've needed a tin hat at times but when the good times come, this is as good a city to be in as any."