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Newcastle United Vs. Liverpool: Toon Take Early Lead At St. James’ Through Kevin Nolan

Well, it looks as if Alan Pardew is a genius and Mike Ashley just might know a thing or two about football. Wait a second, lets not get ahead of ourselves. Newcastle have taken an early 1-0 lead at home against Liverpool through Kevin Nolan. The midfielder flicked in a close range effort past Pepe Reina thanks to yet another won header by England striker Andy Carroll who brilliantly placed the ball directly into the path of Nolan.

In Alan Pardew's first game in charge, Newcastle fans could be heard singing derogatory songs directed at club owner Mike Ashley who is attending the home match at St. James' Park. Regardless of the opinion of the Geordie Nation, their beloved Toon are leading Liverpool who are still without Steven Gerrard.

Fernando Torres is back in the starting lineup alongside David Ngog after missing Liverpool's last match against Aston Villa while attending the birth of his second child. For Newcastle, Sol Campbell and Steven Taylor continue to deputize in central defense in the absence of Mike Williamson and Fabricio Coloccini.

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