Liverpool midfielder Mohamed Salah reacts after failing to score during their English Premier League match against Newcastle United at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England on December 30, 2020.
The 0-0 stalemate at St James' Park means the champions go into the New Year with a three-point lead over Manchester United, having played a game more
Mohamed Salah - top of the Premier League goalscoring charts with 13 goals - missed the target either side of half-time with just goalkeeper Karl Darlow to beat and strike-partner Roberto Firmino saw two headers superbly saved
Klopp's men finish the calendar year on 33 points from 16 games, three clear of United, who have 30 points after 15 matches
Newcastle, UK
Liverpool squandered the chance to open up a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League in the final English top-flight match of 2020 after being held to a goalless draw by Newcastle on Wednesday.