2020-21 Premier League – Newcastle vs Liverpool Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Newcastle vs Liverpool kick off? Wednesday 30th December, 2020 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is Newcastle vs Liverpool being played? St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
Where can I get tickets for Newcastle vs Liverpool? Some clubs can now have some fans back in their stadiums so it is worth checking official club websites for the latest updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is Newcastle vs Liverpool on in the UK? The Amazon Prime app
Where can I stream Newcastle vs Liverpool in the UK? This match can be streamed live on Amazon Prime
THE TEAM NEWS
NEWCASTLE
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Darlow; Yedlin, Fernandez, Clark, Lewis; Almiron, Shelvey, S. Longstaff, Ritchie; C. Wilson, Joelinton
UNAVAILABLE: Dubravka (Injured), Lascelles (Coronavirus), Schar (Injured), Manquillo (Injured), Saint-Maximin (Coronavirus)
QUESTIONABLE: Shelvey (Injured), Fraser (Injured), Joelinton (Injured), C. Wilson (Fitness)
LIVERPOOL
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, R. Williams, Fabinho, Robertson; Oxlade-Chamberlain, Henderson, Wijnaldum; Salah, Firmino, Mane
UNAVAILABLE: Van Dijk (Injured), Gomez (Injured), Matip (Injured), Jota (Injured), Tsimikas (Injured), Thiago (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Both these sides are suffering from a large number of injury absentees heading into this one as the busy Christmas period starts to take its toll on teams in the Premier League. Liverpool saw Joel Matip become their latest central defender to be ruled out indefinitely after having to come off in the Reds’ 1-1 draw at home to West Brom last time out. This leaves them desperately short in that area of the pitch and Newcastle will be looking to take advantage. It would not be a surprise if Steve Bruce’s side find the net in this one when you consider the makeshift backline Liverpool will be forced to field in this game. However, the current league leaders contain enough class going forward to still be able to pull through here and pick up their sixth straight victory against the Magpies in the Premier League.
