Laurent Robert may not be the "modern wide worker" Graeme Souness would ideally like to see tracking back on his left flank but the French winger is undoubtedly enhancing the Newcastle's manager's job security.
Sundat Telegraph
Robert casts Liverpool into the shadows
Amid a sweeping hailstorm, a perfect curling free-kick from Laurent Robert illuminated a match that otherwise was very disappointing - even painful - watching.
Independent on Sunday
Robert breaks duck for Souness
Graeme Souness, the Newcastle manager, left nobody in any doubt about which element of his love-hate relationship with Laurent Robert was in the ascendancy after the winger's goal decided a mediocre match.
The Observer