Dimitar Berbatov helped Liverpool to a 2-0 win over Newcastle United in a Premier League match at Anfield on Monday 1 January. Manchester United are in good form in the Premier League this season. They have recorded 12 wins, 6 draws and 1 loss so far and are in second place with 42 points from 19 games, two points above Arsenal.
Jurgen Klopp and company will relish the opportunity to get three points against Newcastle. The Magpies have lost four of their last five league games, dropping them to ninth on 29 points. Meanwhile, the Reds came from behind to win 2-1 at St James’ Park earlier this season. They are also unbeaten in their last 14 games against Newcastle since December 2015.
Berbatov predicted (via Betfair):”A lot of games have taken their toll on Newcastle. Even without the Champions League, despite the physical fatigue, heightened emotions and experience, they are now looking forward to it.” But against Nottingham Forest, everyone expected you to win, but you didn’t because you played too many games.””And now they have a tough game at Liverpool. Klopp’s side are playing really well at the moment and they beat Burnley last time.
“Liverpool want to win the league again and I think the way they are playing under Salah will make it a game winner again.””They can take advantage of Newcastle’s lack of concentration in some of the games. “I’m rooting for Liverpool to win because they will put pressure on them and make mistakes.”
Berbatov prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle
