Newcastle United is just hours away from taking on one of their most formidable opponents of the season in Liverpool.
Liverpool is the only team to have beaten them in league play on the season, making Newcastle’s last loss occur in August of 2022, six months ago.
Newcastle enters today’s contest at a record of 10-11-1 on the season, with a point total of 41. Liverpool enters today struggling in recent contests, winning one, tieing one, and losing three, with an overall record of 9-5-7.
Projected Newcastle United Lineup:
Newcastle United enters the contest against Liverpool with a 4-3-3 lineup.
In goal, Newcastle will be sending out Nick Pope as usual.
The defense will consist of Dan Burn on the left, Sven Botman and Fabian Shar in the middle, and Kieran Trippier on the right.
The middle, due to injuries, will see a different lineup than normally seen. Joelinton, Sean Longstaff, and Miguel Almiron will man the midfield.
At the top, consistency will need to be important. Allan Saint-Maximin will be on the left, with Alexander Isak up top, and Anthony Gordon on the right.
Projected Liverpool Lineup:
In goal, Liverpool will be sending out their usual goalkeeper, Alisson.
The defense will consist of Andrew Robertson on the left, Virgil Van Dijk and Joel Matip in the middle, with Trent Alexander-Arnold on the right.
In the midfield, Liverpool looks to send out Stefan Bajcetic, Fabinho, and Jordan Henderson.
Looking to pound the ball into the back of the net, Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo, and Mohamed Salah will be attacking.
Gametime:
9:30 A.M. PST, 12:30 P.M. EST, 5:30 P.M. GMT
Player to Watch:
This one is simple, Anthony Gordon should be getting his first start as a member of Newcastle United, so he has to be the player to watch.
He shined against West Ham United in his first contest, and then against Bournemouth, he continued to be up in the face of the opposing team’s defense.
With his immense speed and peddle-to-the-metal mentality, he will be full-go out of the gates against Liverpool, especially if he is in the starting 11.
He is also one of those players who builds off of tension and pressure, ultimately building up his confidence on the field. Against Liverpool, this is the perfect time for his energy to be utilized.
It would be picture-perfect to see Gordon get his first goal in the white and black against the only team who has given Newcastle United a loss in league play.
With revenge on its mind, Newcastle United looks to protect its spot at the top of the Premier League table.
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