Liverpool VS Newcastle United - Prediction

The New Year starts with a highly anticipated match in the English Premier League as Liverpool take on Newcastle United tonight at Anfield. As Arsenal lost to Fulham FC last night, it is a massive opportunity for Liverpool FC to extend their lead in the 1st place. Liverpool will go three points ahead of Aston Villa, who stands in 2nd, and five points ahead of Man City and Arsenal if they can beat Newcastle United tonight. On the other hand, Newcastle United are very desperate to get back on the winning track following their two consecutive defeats in their last two league games.

Stats&Facts

• Newcastle United won their last game against Liverpool FC back in 2015. Since then, they lost all their following 14 meetings with Liverpool.
• Anfield has been a fortress for Liverpool. They are unbeaten in their last 27 home games against Newcastle United across all competitions. The last time Newcastle United defeated Liverpool at Anfield was in 1994.
• Liverpool have won all their last five meetings against the Magpies in the English Premier League.
• Mo Salah has a fantastic record against Eddie Howe's teams. He scored 9 goals in their 11 matches, playing against Eddie Howe's teams.
• In each of the three previous calendar years, Liverpool dropped points in their opening league game.

Team News

Liverpool will miss plenty of players in their first game of the year due to injuries. Kostas Tsimikas, Ben Doak, Joel Matip, Stefan Bajcetic, Thiago Alcantara, and Andrew Robertson are still unavailable due to their respective injury. Argentine Worldcup winner Mac Allister played his last game for Liverpool on December 6. Since then, he hasn't played a single game for the All-Reds. But Jurgen Klopp hopes to get him back tonight against the Magpies. As for the Magpies, they will miss the service of Nick Pope, Jacob Murphy, Harvey Barnes, Jamaal Lascelles, Elliot Anderson, Javi Manquillo, Joe Willock, and Matt Targett due to injuries. However, Joelinton has passed the fitness test and should be available for tonight's game. Possible Lineup for Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Gomez; Szoboszlai, Endo, Gravenberch; Salah, Gakpo, Nunez Possible Lineup for Newcastle: Dubravka; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Joelinton, Guimaraes, Miley; Almiron, Isak, Gordon

Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Newcastle United

This season of the Premier League has been very unpredictable since any team can beat the big names. Although Newcastle United are not in their best form as they were in the previous season, they still can beat Liverpool. But Liverpool will try for everything to protect the full three points, as they are in a great position to extend the lead at the top of the table. The All-Reds will have tremendous support from the gallery as they will take on the Magpies at Anfield. Therefore, we believe Liverpool should win tonight's important clash in the EPL.

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