Newcastle United forward Shola Ameobi was unimpressed that his side surrendered a one - goal lead to lose 2 - 1 to EPL vice - champions Liverpool on Sunday. <div><br /></div> <div>In the first half, a Martin Skrtel own goal gave the Magpies an unlikely lead before the Reds scored two quick - fire goals after the interval through Daniel Agger and Daniel Sturridge.</div> <div><br /></div> <div>&ldquo;Up until they scored their first goal, I thought we were well worth the lead. We stuck to the game plan we had and caused them problems.</div> <div><br /></div> <div>&ldquo;We put a lot of effort in and so to come out on the wrong side of the result is quite frustrating,&nbsp;&rdquo; Shola Ameobi, who was dismissed in the second half, said to the official website, nufc.co.uk.</div> <div><br /></div> <div>Newcastle United lost 8 out of their last 10 games in the English Premier League</div> <div><br /></div> <div>Photo Credit : footballtop.com</div>