Young goalkeeper Fraser Forster was the star of the show for the Toon, and a fabulous double-save in the second half kept United in the game.
Liverpool probably edged the game, but United's defence held firm.
Scouts from Ipswich Town and Plymouth Argyle were checking out "unsettled" defender David Edgar, who apparently wants first team football or a loan move.
Scouts Check Out Edgar At St James' Park!
NEWCASTLE: Fraser Forster, Callum Morris, Tamas Kadar, Mark Doninger, David Edgar, Ben Tozer, Jonny Godsmark (Darren Lough, 76m), James Troisi, Ryan Donaldson, Wesley Ngo Baheng, James Marwood
Subs not used: Ole Soderberg, Patrick McLaughlin, James Taylor, Michael McCrudden.
Subs not used: Ole Soderberg, Patrick McLaughlin, James Taylor, Michael McCrudden.
LIVERPOOL: Peter Gulacsi, Stephen Darby, Emiliano Insua, Mikel San Jose Dominguez, Ronald Huth, Damien Plessis, Ryan Crowther (Gerado Bruna, 76m), Ryan Flynn, Jordy Brouwer (Andras Simon, 84m) Krisztan Nemeth, Ray Putterill (Martin Kelly, 63m)
Subs not used: Dean Bouzanis, Daniel Ayala