The final Premier League match of 2020 ended with Liverpool three points clear at the top of the table – but only after Jürgen Klopp’s side were made to look distinctly mortal by a Newcastle United side determined to prove a point.
After a barrage of recent criticism Steve Bruce said he wanted to shut a few people up. On the eve of his 60th birthday, the home manager’s wish was granted thanks to a highly creditable point which will also have pleased his suddenly title-challenging old employers at Manchester United.
