Liverpool star Xabi Alonso has escaped serious injury after Joey's Barton's horror tackle. The Newcastle midfielder was shown a straight red for going through the back of the Spanish midfielder in Sunday's 3-0 win.
Anfield boss Rafa Benitez, who also saw midfielder Javier Mascherano come off with an injury, said: "Mascherano twisted his ankle and Xabi picked up a knock.
"Alonso has some bruising but I think he will be okay in a few days."