Liverpool go to St James’ Park this Saturday lunchtime with what Brendan Rodgers has described as his “strongest squad so far”.
Saturday, 19th October 2013; 12.45pm kick-off
Premier League
St James’ Park
Newcastle vs Liverpool fixtures have a history of being goal-feasts. There have been 122 goals scored in their last 38 league meetings. You have to go back to 1974 for the last goalless draw between the two sides.
Largely due to the history of this match-up, the game has an early kick-off of 12.45pm and is being broadcast live on BT Sport.
Three points for the Reds would see them go back to the top of the Premier League – albeit temporarily with current leaders Arsenal playing at home to Norwich later on Saturday.
The opposition
The Magpies are getting a name for themselves as the unpredictable and inconsistant side of this year’s Premier League.
A stop-start beginning of the season sees Alan Pardew’s men sit in 11th place, having won 3, drawn 1 and lost 3.
They enjoyed an impressive 1-2 victory away at Cardiff just before the international break, but lost consecutive league games before that at home to Hull City and away at Everton, leaking 6 goals in the process.
Newcastle are without captain Fabricio Coloccini and central defender Steven Taylor through injuries, whilst winger Jonas Gutierrez is also absent due to personal problems.
Liverpool ran riot in this fixture last season with a 6-0 demolition of relegation-fighting Newcastle in their own back yard.
It’s 200/1 for for history to repeat itself with a 6-0 Liverpool win this time round.
Team news
Brendan Rodgers described his squad that he is taking to the North East this weekend as his strongest so far this season.
The Northern Irishman welcomes back Glen Johnson, Joe Allen and Aly Cissokho from injury, although Philippe Coutinho is still sidelined.
Lucas is also back after suspension, although Jordan Henderson impressed during his one-match absence against Crystal Palace at Anfield two weeks ago.
Let us know your predicted line-up on Twitter @thisisanfield .
Top Betting Tip
Luis Suarez is back to his world class best and we’re tipping him to get on the scoresheet again. He’s 5/2 to score anytime and Liverpool to win.
TV coverage
The match is live on BT Sport in the UK, with match highlights on BBC One’s Match of the Day at 10.30pm.
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