Liverpool Face Newcastle in Bank Holiday Showdown
Liverpool face a tough away trip as they take on rapidly improving Newcastle in a bank holiday showdown. Kickoff at St James’ Park is 4.30pm (UK), with referee John Brooks in charge. This blog is run by Adam Beattie, so get involved by Tweeting @thisisanfield, @beatts94 & in the comments below.
Newcastle Team News
Newcastle have named an experienced side for the match, with goalkeeper Pope and defenders Trippier, Schar and Botman making up the back four. Burn, Guimaraes, Tonali and Joelinton make up the midfield, while Almiron, Gordon and Isak lead the attack. The substitutes are Dubravka, Lascelles, Targett, Livramento, Longstaff, Anderson, Barnes, Murphy, Wilson.
Liverpool Team News
Liverpool have named a strong side for the match, with Alisson in goal and Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk and Robertson making up the back four. Endo, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister are in midfield, while Salah, Diaz and Gakpo lead the attack. The substitutes are Kelleher, Gomez, Quansah, Tsimikas, Bajcetic, Elliott, Doak, Jota and Nunez.
Preview
Liverpool have had a difficult start to the season and will be looking to get back to winning ways against Newcastle. The Magpies have been in good form of late and will be looking to take advantage of Liverpool’s recent struggles. It promises to be an exciting match between two sides who will be looking to get the three points.
The Reds have been struggling for goals of late and will need to find their shooting boots if they are to get the win. Salah has been in good form of late and will be looking to add to his tally against Newcastle. Liverpool will also need to keep a close eye on Newcastle’s attacking trio of Almiron, Gordon and Isak who have been in good form this season.
Prediction
It promises to be a tight game between two sides who will be looking to get the three points. Liverpool will be looking to get back to winning ways and should have enough quality to get the win. We predict a 2-1 win for Liverpool.
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