Jurgen Klopp says his video staff did not use any footage of Newcastle United in their pre-game preparations for the 3-1 win over the Magpies.
Instead, Klopp ordered clips of Eddie Howe's AFC Bournemouth side as he felt it would be a better guide to the game at Anfield.
Speaking after the victory, Klopp said: "We used in preparations more Bournemouth than Newcastle for analysis.
"We won 2-1 last time Eddie Howe was here with Bournemouth after they scored another goal.
"We expected similar things.
"They made life hard for us.
"Being 1-0 down changed the mood a bit.
"We were rushing in moments.
"We scored really good goals.
"I'm really pleased in this period of the year when you just have to get through games."
Klopp decided to stay out of the furious row between Mike Dean and Newcastle's backroom staff.
He said: "I didn't see it back.
"I heard it plenty of times. He [Eddie Howe] is not happy about it.
"I didn't see it back.
"Quite frequently players go down in the box when they lose a challenge.
"The assistant on my side told me all good."
