Liverpool vs Newcastle Preview: Team News & Prediction
by Trystan Pugh ·
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It's one of the most iconic Premier League fixtures on Saturday as Liverpool host Newcastle at Anfield.
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Liverpool team news: Frimpong sidelined for weeks
The injury sustained by Jeremie Frimpong midweek isn't bas bad as first feared but he will still miss a few weeks of action according to Arne Slot.
Ibrahima Konate has returned from compassionate leave and could go straight into central defence, especially as Joe Gomez is amongst the injured contingent in the Reds treatment room.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Jones, Wirtz; Ekitike
Unavailable: Gomez (Injured), Leoni (Injured), Bradley (Injured), Frimpong (Injured), Bajcetic (Injured), Isak (Injured), Danns (Injured)
Questionable:
Newcastle team news: Guimaraes still being assessed
Despite making the squad for the midweek UEFA Champions League fixture with Paris Saint-Germain, Bruno Guimaraes remains a doubt according to Eddie Howe.
Fabian Schar, Tino Livramento, Emil Krafth and Joelinton will definitely not be involved on Saturday, with Livramento and Schar not expected back for some time.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn; Tonali, Guimaraes, Ramsey; Barnes, Wissa, Gordon
Unavailable: Schar (Injured), Livramento (Injured), Krafth (Injured), Joelinton (Injured)
Questionable: Guimaraes (Injured)
Liverpool vs Newcastle prediction
Liverpool suffered their first defeat since November last weekend when they lost 3-2 to Bournemouth, with the Reds conceding in the 95th minute to the Cherries.
Arne Slot's men responded in positive fashion with a 6-0 win over Qarabag on Wednesday though, ensuring that they finished third in the league phase of the Champions League.
Newcastle, meanwhile, held holders Paris Saint-Germain to a creditable 1-1 draw in France midweek, although they have failed to score in their last two Premier League outings; a goalless draw with Wolves and last weekend's 0-2 defeat to Aston Villa.
There are usually goals in this famous fixture though. Indeed, there have been over 2.5 in five of their last six contests across all competitions. Newcastle have not been finding the net regularly in recent weeks but this Liverpool backline has not convinced this season. The Reds remain potent at the other end though, so goals should be expected.
Liverpool vs Newcastle tip: Over 2.5 goals
