Alan Pardew: "They were awesome today. We were very much in control of the game, I thought.
"Liverpool had a lot of flair on the pitch and we dealt with it well.
"The two centre-halves for us were magnificent and we got goals.
"We have said all along that the front four or five of ours will get goals and we just have to make sure we are disciplined and defend.
"It was an outstanding performance from us."
"Some say Danny Simpson appeared to handle the ball on the line but I have seen it three times now, and I think it hits him high on the shoulder. I think I would be surprised if a referee gives that.
"It wasn't like his hand was sticking out or anything like that, I thought it was OK."