Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admits they weren't at their best for defeat at home to Liverpool.
Newcastle lost 1-0 via a Naby Keita goal.
Howe said, "I don't think we quite got going. I thought we made a bright start to the game but we're slightly disappointed with our own performance.
"Individually I don't think we hit our top levels, which meant collectively we didn't quite hit the levels we have recently. We probably didn't quite have that sustained pressure we were looking for. The second half was better without that big chance ever really coming.
"There were one or two bright sparks, but it's slightly disappointing compared to our previous levels. I've seen progress from where we have been, but on the other side there's a lot of work to do. We're probably where we were before the game.
“I think Liverpool were probably not at their best but we weren't either and when you play these games you have to be. We competed well but lacked the quality that could have got us a goal.
"It is difficult to it consistently against Liverpool as they have the quality to produce a counter-attack out of nothing. We were much more aggressive in the second half but did not have any concerted pressure in the game.
"We were not at our best today but we were still in the game right to the end, so there are positives to take. But we set our standards very high and next week we have to do much better."
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