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Overview
Liverpool sit pretty at the top of the league coming into this game, with injury hit Newcastle struggling to get into constant winning form. Talking of form, Newcastle have the second worst form (3) in the league across the last 5 games! Only Brentford with 0 points from a possible 15 are worse.
Joelinton Booking
The Newcastle midfielder who is key to Newcastle getting anything from this game, being box to box in a game where Liverpool will dominate, I’d expect to see a lot of fouls for both teams but in particular the Brazilian, who has 4 yellow cards this season in 15 games. He has averaged 2.0 fouls per game in the last 6 – hoping for a card happy referee in this one.
Liverpool Win
Liverpool have won all 5 of the last 5 meetings. The last time Newcastle beat Liverpool was 15 meetings ago, back in December 2015! Liverpool have collected 11 points from a possible 15 in the last 5, scoring 7.
Both Teams to Score
4 of the last 6 meetings has seen both teams score. Liverpool have conceded in 5 of their last 8 games in all competitions. Newcastle have scored in 5 of their last 6 games in all competitions.
Over 6 Corners
In Liverpool’s last 5 games, there has been a minimum of 8 corners! That is the same for Newcastle with 12 coming in each of the last 2 games.
Mo Salah to Score or Assist
The Egyptian King has 19 goal contributions so far this season and with this being his last game before jetting off to the AFCON, he’ll be desperate to help his side to another 3 points. Salah has 4 assists in his last 3 games against Newcastle too!
Alexander Isak Shot on Target
The Swedish international has 8 goals to his name so far this season. With a shot on target coming in all of his last 3 appearances against Liverpool – including one goal. He’s averaged 2.24 shots on target in this campaign to date.
Alexander-Arnold 1+ Foul
The Liverpool right back is phenomenal going forward but still a little shaky defensively. Coming up against a fast Anthony Gordon who will always want to impress against Liverpool, may prove a challenge for Trent, especially with his new inverted role, meaning he will need to break up play more in the middle of the park.
Bruno Guimaraes 1+ Foul
Playing a slightly deeper role in front of the back four rather than his usual ‘8’ box to box role. Bruno has picked up 3 bookings in his last 3 games. All in games against sides weaker than Liverpool, with Szoboszlai and Jones sitting in the gaps between Newcastles midfield and defence, it’s almost a certain Bruno will foul a player in red at some point.
Joe Gomez Booking
With both left back options in Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas both out injured. Gomez should be the next choice at left back. Meaning Gomez will be playing out of position, something that Newcastle and Almiron should target massively. Although he was put in a couple of positive performances in at left back, it’s clear to see he looks a little uncomfortable.
Darwin Nunez Shot on Target
The Uruguayan leads the line for the Red’s tonight looking to add to his 5 goals and 5 assists this season. On the back of scoring against Burnley last time out he’ll be desperate to add to his tally and build more confidence. Nunez will have fond memories of this fixture after coming off the bench at St James’ Park to bag a brace and take the points back to Anfield.
