Kenny Dalglish has enough reason to remain optimistic now as the season progresses into 2012. Anfield on Friday evening saw some masterclass football peppered with an amazing show by Craig Bellamy, which helped Liverpool earn the fifth place in the Premier League table after beating Newcastle United 3-1.

Newcastle had the first breakthrough when Daniel Agger became instrumental for an own goal on 25 minutes. But it took just four minutes before Liverpool levelled the score when Bellamy finished with a right-foot shot. The Welsh striker scored again on 66 minutes.

Steven Gerrard too scored for Liverpool, his second goal of the season, 12 minutes from time. Liverpool earned all the three points.

Here are some remarkable moments from Friday night's action:

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Liverpool's Andy Carroll is challenged by Newcastle United's Cheik Tiote and Fabricio Coloccini during their English Premier League soccer match at Anfield in Liverpool. Reuters
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Liverpool's Gerrard shoots to score during their English Premier League soccer match against Newcastle United at Anfield in Liverpool. Reuters
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Liverpool's Bellamy celebrates with Enrique after scoring his second goal during their English Premier League soccer match against Newcastle United at Anfield in Liverpool. Reuters
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Liverpool's manager Dalglish gestures during their English Premier League soccer match against Newcastle United at Anfield in Liverpool. Reuters
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Liverpool's Henderson runs with the ball during their English Premier League soccer match against Newcastle United at Anfield in Liverpool. Reuters