- Yanga-Mbiwa.was sent off in the 41st minute, leaving Newcastle with 10 men.
- Steven Gerrard scored his 100th goal in the Premier League.
- Luis Suarez played his 100th game for Liverpool.
- The point from this draw took Liverpool briefly back to the top of the Premier League table. But afternoon wins by both Arsenal and Chelsea saw the two London clubs push Liverpool down into third place later in the day.