NewsWho was Liverpool's Player of the Match against Newcastle?
By Chris Shaw
The No.5 returned to the Reds line-up on Saturday night and helped secure three points in the Premier League.
Konate wrapped up his performance with a poignant goal in front of the Kop, following the recent passing of his father.
Supporters selected the defender as the team's star man in the game in Match Centre.

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1 – Conor Bradley, Federico Chiesa, Milos Kerkez, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk
By Chris Shaw
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