The Premier League returns to action this week with a new set of fixtures as Newcastle United take on Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool in a crucial fixture at Anfield on Monday.
Newcastle United are currently 9th in the Premier League and their results have been inconsistent. Away this season. The Rays lost 3-1 to Nottingham Forest in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend. Liverpool, meanwhile, sit top of the table and have been impressive so far this season. The Merseyside side beat Burnley 2-0 this week and will go into this game confident.
Liverpool vs Newcastle United match and highlights
Liverpool have the better historical record against Newcastle United, winning 92 out of 186 matches between the two teams, compared to Newcastle United’s 50 wins. Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 14 Premier League games against Newcastle United, with the previous defeat coming 2-0 in December 2015.
Newcastle United are winless in their last 27 Premier League games against Liverpool, the previous victory being 2-0 in 1994. Liverpool have won 10 games in total since conceding the first goal against Newcastle United. And in the Premier League this season they came from behind to win 2-1. Liverpool have not won their opening game in the Premier League for three years, with Brentford losing 3-1 against Liverpool and Newcastle United in their previous matches.
Liverpoolhave found their feet under Jurgen Klopp this season and will be determined to strengthen their position at the top of the table. Players like Darwin Nunes and Mohamed Salah can be lethal on a single day and will be looking to perform well this weekend. Newcastle United improved last year but seem to have hit a snag in recent weeks. Liverpool are the best team at the moment and they have to win this match. Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Newcastle United
