Newcastle host Liverpool on Wednesday, hoping to defeat fellow big boys at St James’ Park.
clock – Newcastle vs Liverpool live
Eddie Howe’s side drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace on Saturday. They scored the equalizer late on, but there was no complaint against the lackluster result. The Magpies have looked clumsy in attack all season, helped by the early loss of Alexander Isak to injury. Still, they have beaten the likes of Arsenal and Tottenham at home and drew with Manchester City at St James’s, and will be hoping their high-profile support will get them over the line against all-time winners Liverpool.
As for Arne Slott’s Liverpool, there are no words to describe their fantastic start to the season. They beat Man City and took the lead with a nine-point difference. They currently have 18 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw in their first 20 games (in all competitions). That’s remarkable. What’s the best thing about it? The slot side has yet to reach anywhere near its potential. They can be more clinical, but if we’re overly critical, we can sometimes get a little sloppy in the back. With Mohamed Salah leading the attack and Slot’s new calm, possession-based style intertwining seamlessly with the high-tempo approach that this Liverpool side is known to dominate, Liverpool are essentially at a standstill. It looks like it won’t work.
How to watch Newcastle vs Liverpool live, stream links and start times
Kickoff Time: Wednesday (December 4th) 2:30 PM ET
Venue: St. James Park — Newcastle
TV Channel: Peacock
Streaming: Watch live on Peacock
Newcastle team news, focus
If Isaac is unavailable, Howe will have to make a decision. Will he start Callum Wilson up top? Or will Anthony Gordon play a central role, with Joelinton and Harvey Barnes on the wings?
OUT: Sven Botman (knee), Jamal Lascelles (knee), Emil Kraft (shoulder) | Asked by: Alexander Isaac (hip)
Liverpool team news, focus
With Liverpool’s injury problems looming, Slott will likely continue to move around with a similar line-up. Konate and Bradley are expected to be out for at least a few weeks, meaning Gomez and Alexander-Arnold will start again at centre-back and right-back respectively. Nunez is likely to start, with Jones also likely to start in central midfield.
OUT: Kostas Tsimikas (other), Alisson Becker (thigh), Diogo Jota (chest), Federico Chiesa (other), Ibrahima Konate (knee), Conor Bradley (hamstring)
Newcastle vs Liverpool predictions
This game feels like one where Liverpool will be pushed to their physical limits and could struggle to stop Newcastle on the counter, as they did in their 3-2 win over Southampton. Expect a similar game and scoreline as one of their stars steps up to get the job done. Newcastle 2-3 Liverpool.
