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Dec 6, 2015 at 4pm UK
 
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Half-Time Report: Honours even at St James' Park between Newcastle United, Liverpool

Liverpool fail to break down Newcastle United in a bland goalless first half in their Premier League meeting at St James' Park.

Newcastle United and Liverpool have gone into the break locked at 0-0 following a first half of very few chances at St James' Park.

Alberto Moreno of Liverpool and Siem de Jong of Newcastle United challenge for the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St James' Park on December 6, 2015 in Newcastle upon Tyne, © Getty Images

The visitors made a bright start to the contest by winning three corners in quick succession, but United were able to clear their lines on each occasion.

Jurgen Klopp's rejuvenated side continued to take control of things, yet it took until a quarter of the way into the match before they could muster their first real chance.

 Steve McClaren manager of Newcastle United reacts as Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St James' Park on December 6, 2015 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England © Getty Images

A corner into the box was met by Dejan Lovren, who helped the ball on to returning striker Christian Benteke to do the rest, only for the Belgian to somehow prod the ball over the bar from close range.

Papiss Cisse squandered his big opening when left one-on-one against Martin Skrtel up the other end, opting to cut inside and losing the ball in the process to bring the first half's lacklustre action to a close.

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