Liverpool vs Newcastle United Preview:
Possible starting lineups:
Liverpool:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Elliott, Fabinho, Henderson; Salah, Firmino, Luis Diaz
Newcastle United:
Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Willock, S Longstaff, Joelinton; Almiron, Wood, Fraser
Liverpool recorded their first victory in the new season against Bournemouth at the weekend. But it will be much more difficult now as Newcastle United are yet to lose a match. The Magpies will enter this contest off the back of an 1:1 draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers. Nevertheless, Liverpool must go for three points on every match at Anfield. The start of the season wasn't promising, Klopp's men have dropped seven points in the first three rounds. Liverpool played a 2:2 draw with Fulham at Craven Cottage, 1:1 at home with Crystal Palace and lost 2:1 to Manchester United at Old Trafford. Some reaction was expected and it came three days ago when Liverpool scored nine unanswered goals against Bournemouth. The atmosphere in the squad is now much better, while the players confidence is higher. However, Klopp still have huge injury and suspension worries. He will be missing Diogo Jota, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ibrahima Konate and Naby Keita for this clash. Striker Darwin Nunez remain suspended, while the fixture is likely to come too soon for Thiago Alcantara. On the positive note, Curtis Jones and Joel Matip have recovered and could be included in the squad. Harvey Elliott was substituted as a precaution against Bournemouth, so he will be available to start again.
Newcastle United will try to continue their Premier League unbeaten series against Liverpool on Wednesday night. The Magpies have one win and three draws after the first four rounds. They managed to beat Nottingham, while shared the points with Brighton, Manchester City and Wolverhampton. Eddie Howe's side were on the verge of suffering their first defeat of the season against Wolves on Sunday, but they managed to equalize in the last minute through Allan Saint-Maximin. With a total of six points, they sit on the seventh position on the table. Money are not problem for new Saudi owners, so they brought Alexander Isak from Real Sociedad. The club-record signing could be included in the squad for this match, even I don't expect to start from the first minute, with Chris Wood set to lead the away side's attack at Anfield. Howe also has some injury worries as Bruno Guimaraes, Callum Wilson and Saint-Maximin are all rated as doubtful. The former Reds player Jonjo Shelvey and Emil Krafth are definitely out for the Magpies, meaning the guests will be missing a number of first-team players at Anfield. Ryan Fraser is in line to replace Saint-Maximin, should the Frenchman doesn't recover in time for this match.
Liverpool vs Newcastle United Prediction:
Liverpool scored nine goals against Bournemouth and the players confidence is very high. I am sure they will strongly attack from the very first minute here. The Reds have scored 109 Premier League goals against Newcastle, more than against any other opponent. But Newcastle are not the old club from the last seasons, they are quite different under the Saudis. According to some pundits, they are Top-6 material. The Magpies are also dangerous, particularly via counterattacks. Don't forget they scored three times against Manchester City. I think they are able to upset Alisson.
Liverpool vs Newcastle United Pick: Both teams to score - Yes @ 1.90 with
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