Liverpool vs Newcastle prediction: How will Premier League fixture play out tonight?

Liverpool FC will look to extend their winning run in the Premier League to six matches when they welcome Newcastle United this evening.

The Reds have won back-to-back games 1-0 as they look to keep the pace with title rivals Manchester City and Chelsea.

Mohamed Salah’s penalty was enough to earn them victory against Steven Gerrard’s return on Saturday and maintain their momentum.

Newcastle, meanwhile, came crashing back to earth after their first victory of the season against Burnley was followed by a 4-0 defeat against Leicester last weekend.

Here’s everything you need to know before the match tonight.

Liverpool FC host Newcastle United in the Premier League tonight, in a meeting of two sides at opposite ends of the table.

Liverpool defeated Aston Villa 1-0 thanks to Mohamed Salah’s penalty as Jurgen Klopp’s side kept pace with Manchester City and Chelsea in the title race.

The Reds have won five straight matches in the Premier League and will be looking to extend that run against Newcastle, who are desperate for points under Eddie Howe.

Newcastle come into tonight’s match 19th in the table and suffered a 4-0 defeat to Leicester last weekend. Their trip to Anfield kicks of a run of matches against Premier League champions City and a resurgent Manchester United.

Here’s everything you need to know before tonight’s match.

Liverpool FC welcome Newcastle United in the Premier League tonight as Jurgen Klopp’s side look to continue their winning run.

Last weekend’s 1-0 victory over Aston Villa was Liverpool’s seventh win in a row in all competitions as Mohamed Salah’s penalty was enough to claim an important three points in the Premier League.

The Reds are looking to keep pace with Manchester City and Chelsea in the title race but they tonight face a side who held them to two draws last campaign.

Newcastle come into tonight’s match 19th in the table following last weekend’s 4-0 defeat at Leicester and manager Eddie Howe will be desperate for points as he side begins a run that sees them play Premier League champions City and Manchester City over Christmas.

Here’s everything you need to know before this evening’s game.

Liverpool FC play Newcastle United tonight in the Premier League as the hosts look to keep pace with Manchester City and Chelsea in the title race.

It’s been six years since Newcastle last defeated Liverpool but the Magpies were unbeaten against the Reds last campaign, drawing twice with Jurgen Klopp’s side in the Premier League.

It’s been a much tougher campaign for Newcastle this year, however, and Eddie Howe’s side come into tonight’s match 19th in the table and desperate for points in order to boost their survival hopes.

Liverpool are on a run of seven consecutive victories in all competitions and top scorer Mohamed Salah will have the chance to add to this season’s tally against a Newcastle side who came into this week’s fixtures having conceded more goals than any other team in the division.

Here’s all the information you need to know before the match tonight.

When is Liverpool vs Newcastle?

The match will kick off at 8pm GMT on Thursday 16 December.

How can I watch it?

It will be shown live on BT Sport 1, with coverage starting at 7pm. BT Sport customers can also stream the match live on the BT Sport website and mobile app.

What is the team news?

Roberto Firmino and Divock Origi could be available for Liverpool, while Diogo Jota is set to return to the starting line-up after he was only fit enough to come off the bench in the win over Aston Villa. With the Reds facing Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, Klopp could make further changes, with Ibrahima Konate and James Milner potential options.

Newcastle are without the injured Paul Dummett but have clean bill of health elsewhere. Ciaran Clarke is available again after serving a suspension.

Possible line-ups

Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Djik, Robertson; Fabinho, Milner, Oxlade-Chamberlain; Salah, Jota, Mane

Newcastle: Dubravka; Manquillo, Schar, Lascelles, Clarke, Lewis; Shelvey, Willock, Almiron; Saint-Maximin, Wilson

Odds

Liverpool: 1/8

Draw: 8/1

Newcastle: 18/1

Prediction

As the Premier League’s leakiest defence comes up against its best attack, and most in-form player in Mohamed Salah, it’s hard to see anything other than a Liverpool victory. Liverpool 3-0 Newcastle

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