Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce drew positives from defeat at Liverpool.
The Magpies were beaten 3-1 on a day in which Jetro Willems handed them the lead on Merseyside.
But two goals from Sadio Mane and a strike from Mo Salah added some reality to the scoreline.
Bruce said: I am pleased with a lot of parts today, there is certainly improvement in the squad which is important.
"It was good up to a point.
"We scored a cracking goal.
"Yes they had good possession but we had a number of chances."
