Liverpool fans have been left stunned after Newcastle flew into a remarkable five-goal leading inside the opening 20 minutes against Spurs.
Jurgen Klopp's side may still have a slight chance of a top-four place and were hoping a victory for the Lilywhites that would ensure the Reds remained firmly in the hunt for European qualification.
But with the gap now about to extent to nine points as Newcastle once again leaprfrog Manchester United in the table, supporters were able to see the comical side of things not going their team's way.
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Liverpool still have Tottenham and Aston Villa to play with a more than favourable run-in on their side, but with Newcastle continuing to storm towards European qualification, the task in hand may have gotten just that little bit harder.
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