GalleryPhotos: Liverpool begin Newcastle United preparations at AXA Training Centre

The Reds rounded out an impressive week of victories with a 2-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday afternoon to move nine points clear at the top of the standings.

Arne Slot's side have now swiftly turned their attention to facing Newcastle at St. James' Park on Wednesday evening (7.30pm GMT kick-off).

View our behind-the-scenes gallery from Kirkby below.

Photos by Nikki Dyer