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David Byrom

'They are abysmal' - Liverpool fans give their view on Newcastle United and Steve Bruce

Liverpool fans have put pressure on their side to bounce back against Newcastle United on Wednesday evening.

Jurgen Klopp's table-toppers were only able to draw 1-1 with West Brom on Sunday evening, struggling to break down their stubborn opponents.

It meant they were unable to extend their lead at the top of the table and now face the task of getting back to winning ways against the Magpies.

There is a boost that summer signing Thiago Alcantara may be fit enough to feature against Steve Bruce's side - but many Reds fans are keenly aware that the Magpies will likely set up similarly to West Brom.

Speaking after his side's draw with the Baggies, Reds boss Klopp admitted his side need to do better at breaking down defensive teams.

Although he aimed a subtle dig at how Sam Allardyce's side opted to pack men behind the ball and frustrate his team.

"It was our own fault," he told Sky Sports.

"I don't think anyone can expect that a team plays like West Brom in the first half, with a 6-4 formation or whatever it was.

"I thought we did OK, we scored a goal and didn't give anything away, especially set-pieces.

"But second half, obviously, we didn't do the same again. They had three counter-attacks in the first five minutes and we gave them simple, easy corners.

"That was the only thing they wanted to have tonight, and we gave them away. It is our fault and that is why it is only one point instead of three.

"It is an incredible challenge to stay active and lively when you constantly face 10 men. To be fair, West Brom did their job. We were 1-0 up and they didn't change a bit.

"West Brom deserved the point tonight because we didn't finish the game and didn't have enough clear-cut chances. It is difficult to create - it's a busy period and all that stuff.

"But in the end, everyone knows and feels we should have and could have done better tonight and then we would have won the game."

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