Newcastle United vs Liverpool Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Premier League, December 4, 2024

Newcastle United vs Liverpool Preview

• Date: Wednesday, December 4
• Kick-off Time: 7:30 pm GMT
• Venue: St. James’ Park, Newcastle upon Tyne

Matchday 14 of the 2024/25 Premier League will see Newcastle United welcome table-toppers Liverpool on Wednesday evening. The Magpies will be disappointed with their current league position, sitting in 11th place with 19 points from 13 matches. On the other hand, there is seemingly no stopping Liverpool, with Arne Slot overseeing one of the best starts to a Premier League season. The Newcastle United vs. Liverpool fixture should be another comfortable victory for the Reds in their quest for the Premier League title.

Inconsistencies have marked Liverpool’s recent matches. In the last six games, the club has managed three victories, a draw, and two defeats. Eddie Howe will feel extremely fortunate to have collected a draw against Crystal Palace on Saturday after one of the most statistically mismatched encounters in the 2024/25 season. Newcastle will have to address its issues in attack, having scored only seven goals in the last five matches.

Not even the most optimistic of Liverpool supporters would have contemplated such an enriching start to the campaign. Following in the footsteps of Jurgen Klopp and providing hope for a better life speaks volumes about the work done by Arne Slot. Liverpool enjoyed a tremendous week beating Real Madrid and Manchester City and cannot help but imagine lifting every possible glory at the end of the season. The latter and the most challenging part of the season is still left to be negated but Liverpool will feel confident. The Reds have been equally potent on both ends of the field, having scored 13 goals in the last five matches and also having kept the most clean sheets in the competition (seven).

Newcastle United Team News

Emil Krafth (Broken Collarbone), Jamaal Lascelles (Cruciate Ligament Injury), and Sven Botman (Cruciate Ligament Injury) will not be available for Newcastle United.

Liverpool Team News

Liverpool’s only obstacle so far has been a long injury list. Alisson Becker, Conor Bradley, Diogo Jota, Federico Chiesa, Ibrahima Konate, and Konstantinos Tsimikas are among the names currently sidelined by injuries. Given the congested calendar, Arne Slot will have trouble rotating his squad.

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Newcastle United vs Liverpool Predicted Lineups

Newcastle United Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Pope

Defenders: Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall

Midfielders: Guimaraes, Tonali, Willock

Forwards: Gordon, Isak, Joelinton

Liverpool Predicted Lineups (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Kelleher

Defenders: Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, van Dijk, Robertson

Midfielders: Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai

Forwards: Salah, Diaz, Gakpo

Newcastle United vs Liverpool H2H Record

Liverpool has an overwhelming advantage over Newcastle United in head-to-head meetings. In the last five contests between the two clubs, Liverpool has emerged triumphant on every occasion.

Key Players to Watch in Newcastle United vs Liverpool

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Mohamed Salah found the back of the net for the sixth successive time in the Premier League when he converted his penalty against Manchester City. Salah has not been shy in admitting the uncertainty over his future at Liverpool. Even at 32 years old, Salah has managed to remain effective in front of goal. His form will be crucial for Arne Slot in the remaining months of the season. The Egyptian icon Mohamed Salah has eight goals and six assists against Newcastle United previously.

Virgil van Dijk

Just like Mohamed Salah in the final third of the pitch, Virgil van Dijk has also been the leader of Liverpool’s defence this season. The Dutch captain has contained the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland within a week’s period for Liverpool. Virgil van Dijk will be the man to look forward to for the fanbase with several of the first-name options in the backline out due to injury.

Newcastle United vs Liverpool Prediction

There is no stopping Liverpool at the moment. Arne Slot has his side functioning at the highest level and Newcastle United will find it difficult to keep pace with the pace and the aggressive pressing of Liverpool.

Predicted Score: Newcastle United 1-3 Liverpool

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