Pre Match: Liverpool vs Newcastle Utd: EPL Wed 31st Aug; K.O 20:00.

As  with Bournemouth, we're playing a team above us in the league, this time the the money rich Saudi acquired asset that is Newcastle Utd. lets hope we can do the deed again.

Word on the street is that none of the missing players will be fit for this mid-week game, and neither will Nunez, who will be completing his three-game suspension.

Here's the link to last years encounter from the offal, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOs8x2B9F0g

Random stats from the Beeb.

Head-to-head
Liverpool are unbeaten in 26 Premier League home games against Newcastle (W21, D5) since a 2-0 loss at Anfield in April 1994. The Reds have scored in all 26 of these matches.
The Magpies beat the Reds 2-0 at St James' Park in December 2015 but are winless in the subsequent 11 league fixtures (D4, L7).
Liverpool have scored 109 Premier League goals versus Newcastle, more than against any other opponent.

Liverpool
Liverpool have won 10 of their previous 11 midweek league games, winning the last six by an aggregate score of 18-2.
Roberto Firmino was directly involved in five goals in Liverpool's 9-0 win versus Bournemouth, scoring two and assisting three - more goal involvements than in his previous 16 league matches combined.
Firmino is one of only five players to have assisted three goals in two different Premier League fixtures, emulating Eyal Berkovic, Thierry Henry, Cesc Fabregas and Dusan Tadic.
Luis Diaz has scored six goals in his first 10 top-flight games at Anfield - the only Liverpool player to score more in their first 10 Premier League home appearances is Fernando Torres in 2007-08.

Newcastle United
The last time Newcastle avoided defeat in each of their opening four Premier League matches was the 2011-12 season, when their unbeaten start eventually extended to 11 fixtures.
The Magpies have won their last two Premier League games on a Wednesday, having won just one of their previous 24 such matches (D5, L18).
Eddie Howe has lost eight consecutive league fixtures against Liverpool since a 2-2 draw at Anfield with Bournemouth in April 2017. Only Gary Megson, between 1995 and 2009, has ever lost nine consecutive Premier League matches against Liverpool as a manager.
Newcastle have drawn the last six games that Allan Saint-Maximin has scored in - it is the first time in Premier League history that any player has drawn six consecutive fixtures in which they scored.

I actually think we will win this one rather handily. Got some mojo back, and Klopp will keep his foot down. Should come out strong and push them around.

Think Elliot may miss this one


Allison

TAA
Gomez
VVD
Robbo

Fabinho
Henderson
Carvallho or Jones

Diaz
Bobby
Mo

Interesting game, coming off a 9-0 thumping. St Max fancies himself so have to watch him. Jonjo is injured. Trippier is a annoying big head. Alimiron is a hit & miss player, mostly miss. Don't know if they have registered Isak on time, after paying £63m for him.

I'd put Newcastle in the same boat as Everton. Two clubs that are a poisoned chalice, and I'm not convinced Howe will get them in the top 4 anytime soon.

Same side for me hopefully Matip and Jones make the bench

Interesting game, coming off a 9-0 thumping. St Max fancies himself so have to watch him. Jonjo is injured. Trippier is a annoying big head. Alimiron is a hit & miss player, mostly miss. Don't know if they have registered Isak on time, after paying £63m for him.

I'd put Newcastle in the same boat as Everton. Two clubs that are a poisoned chalice, and I'm not convinced Howe will get them in the top 4 anytime soon.

Top 4 probably asking to much this year, think they cud possibly reach top 7/8

I just want them to keep that fire and anger. Throw caution to the wind - just F***ing go for it. I want to see that charlatan Howe and his Saudi funded fucks humiliated.

Think Elliot may miss this one


Allison

TAA
Gomez
VVD
Robbo

Fabinho
Henderson
Carvallho or Jones

Diaz
Bobby
Mo

Elliot hurt?

Elliot hurt?

Seen a few messages on Twitter about him training on his own at tbe moment due to a knock

Seen a few messages on Twitter about him training on his own at tbe moment due to a knock

sh*t!

Sh*t!

Not sure it’s anything serious might just be precautionary

Top 4 probably asking to much this year, think they cud possibly reach top 7/8

I meant..EVER..

Elliott picked up a knock..was going to play Fabio anyway. Rumour has it Tielemans might be a target before the window slams shut. Not for me. Boss has said we don't sign players on a whim or one that won't improve on what we have, so that leaves Tielemans out.

But one or two more injuries and the Boss might be tempted to sign something half decent.

Simply make it two home wins on the trot, to start an unbeaten run. After Saturday's result the Reds should be full of confidence. Maybe Salah will get his mojo back by scoring a couple of goals !

We'll learn a lot more of where we really are after this game and the derby on Saturday. Everton will be a real scrap and Newcastle really took the game the game to City at times last weekend.

Got to be careful of Saint-Maximin if he plays, he's got the exact skillset that hurts us.

I'd go same again for us in terms of the starting XI, Carvalho for Elliott though if he's injured.

Tricky fixture, Toon have not lost a game yet this season and Eddie Howe picked up where they left off last season.

As far as lineup would keep it the same as last game. I know some point soon we will have to rotate but it would be nice to keep the positive mojo going after thrashing Bouremouth then hopefully have few more bodies back for next week.

St Max looked like he picked up a hamstring injury at the end of the Wolves game so he may not play

Same team again, unless Wee harvey is injured as suggested.

At least bench will be stronger with Jones & matip back training.

New signing Isek waiting for work permit. Newcastle apparently have up to 45 minutes before kickoff to decide on including.him in squad.

Fab and Hendo will need to be on song for this.

St Max looked like he picked up a hamstring injury at the end of the Wolves game so he may not play

never rated him always looked like  a headless chicken but I think Howe has really improved him looks a much better player than last season.

Same team again, unless Wee harvey is injured as suggested.

At least bench will be stronger with Jones & matip back training.

but will they be fit enough to be named in the squad? either way, this team is good enough to win against Newcastle and that should be the end result.

The good news is that they are struggling a bit in the injury front too. Guimares is evidently still out, called Wilson too and fingers crossed St Maximim will miss out with hammy he pulled slightly on Sunday. They will have Issak their new striker in the squad though.

Hopefully the lads can come out firing again and get after them right from the off. Our lads have had an extra day so need to make it count.

The good news is that they are struggling a bit in the injury front too. Guimares is evidently still out, called Wilson too and fingers crossed St Maximim will miss out with hammy he pulled slightly on Sunday. They will have Issak their new striker in the squad though.

Hopefully the lads can come out firing again and get after them right from the off. Our lads have had an extra day so need to make it count.

I'm telling you....that guy pulls up lame at the end of every single game I've watched him play (at least a few). It's his MO. He'll be starting.

but will they be fit enough to be named in the squad? either way, this team is good enough to win against Newcastle and that should be the end result.

Id say so, probably not fit enough to start, but on bench with hope they wont be needed, or a 15-20min runout at end of game.

Id say so, probably not fit enough to start, but on bench with hope they wont be needed, or a 15-20min runout at end of game.

Not sure on Jota but Matip should be. Jota missed so much pre season wise

Definitely a step up from Saturday's opponents.

Hopefully we can field a three man midfield!

Wouldn't rule out a 4-3.

Not sure on Jota but Matip should be. Jota missed so much pre season wise

Yea Jota not training yet

Yea Jota not training yet

Saturday dinner KO would suggest more likely on bench for CL game

After a 9-0 I think heat this send out the same lads again.

Chelsea beat again. We get the points tomorrow and we're up to 5th on GD. (United play on Thurs V Leicester) Big game for us, demands the right mental approach. Deffo saw that reaction against B'mouth, need the same tomorrow.

3-1

 

Go out tomorrow night, on a positive note, try to score an early goal. Another win, by a couple sending their fans away not whistling a happy toon !
Hopefully Mo will be in on the scoring act, anyhow going for a 3  1 win for the Reds.

How have we ended up playing tomorrow considering we have the early KO slot on Saturday and all the games are televised this midweek on BT regadlrdless?

Must win this now and jump up to 5th and start getting some momentum.

How have we ended up playing tomorrow considering we have the early KO slot on Saturday and all the games are televised this midweek on BT regadlrdless?

Because Newcastle played on Sunday

Definitely a step up from Saturday's opponents.

Hopefully we can field a three man midfield!

Wouldn't rule out a 4-3.

Aye Newcastle have threats on the counter that Bournemouth do not. Saint Maximan will be licking his lips at the thought of the space in behind our central defence and our full backs up the field.

Have to find a way to look threatening that gives us more balance when we turn over possession.

Very dangerous player Saint Maximan, our defence will have their work cut out, to stop him, obviously easier said than done. It certainly makes for an interesting game.

Should be a nice step up in quality. I'm grateful it's at home as that gives us a platform to inspire the players and create some momentum going into the Derby. I would much rather we not have a 4-3 please and If we keep St Maximum quiet we should be alright. Whilst I don't believe in the law of averages I would fancy Mo to get on the scoresheet.

Saint maximum scored a cracking volley on Sunday. I expect that’s his quota for three or four weeks. Gomez also has the pace to cover him so I’m expecting a 3:1 reds win 😊

Same team however Klopp will slightly rotate :/

Same team however Klopp will slightly rotate :/

Will he? Other than Elliott being a possible doubt and Carvalho coming in for him, who else is there to rotate? I'd be shocked if we ever see a pairing of Hendo and Milner in the midfield from the start again.

Same team however Klopp will slightly rotate :/

Make your mind up Clint 

Same team as against Bourmenouth please.

Salah needs to step up today for his own sanity more than anything, I am expecting a brace at least from him.

Bobby we need you as consistent as ever.

Think we will win 3-1.

I only watched the second half last game because of work, today I’m out with the girlfriend so might not be back until second half kicks off, so hopefully a repeat of last time and I log on to see us 6-0 up… 3-0 will do though I’m not greedy 

Same team however Klopp will slightly rotate :/

Don’t see much change as there is much change to the squad since Saturday - a few have returned to training and night make the bench but the only change that Could happen is if Elliot’s knock means he can’t play

Must win this now and jump up to 5th and start getting some momentum.

Prediction please so I can do the opposite of yours. 

Prediction please so I can do the opposite of yours. 

See I’m worried now becuaee I had a dream last night that Gomez left his foot a little high on a challenge in the box, which the ref waved off, but VAR where checking in the background and then I woke up before the VAR decision came in 

So…. 3-1 to us now, they get a pen for theirs 

Prediction please so I can do the opposite of yours. 

UTD fans will boo their side in the next few months how is that for a prediction.
Looking forward to tonight as long as we see the same effort and passion the result will sort itself out.

UTD fans will boo their side in the next few months how is that for a prediction.
Looking forward to tonight as long as we see the same effort and passion the result will sort itself out.

I’ll take note of your prediction Walt.

I can see another good win here. Home, same players, momentum, confidence. I'd say, we win by 3 or 4 clear.

Hope I don't come to regret saying that.

Need to backup saturdays result with a win.

Not easy though, Geordies have had some good games.

Need to backup saturdays result with a win.

Not easy though, Geordies have had some good games.

they have progressed well since Howe came in but we should be set up to do these some damage but a 1-0 win will do me fine. More about the performance tonight carrying on from Saturday we play well we win its been that way for quite a few seasons now since Jürgen took over

Need to backup saturdays result with a win.

Not easy though, Geordies have had some good games.

No Wilson, no Guimaraes, no St. Maximin, Emil Krafth, and I think there's one more out.

No Wilson, no Guimaraes, no Maximin, Emil Krafth, and I think there's one more out

Trippier i heard was also out

Trippier i heard was also out

Boom! As Klopp would say.

No Wilson, no Guimaraes, no St. Maximin, Emil Krafth, and I think there's one more out.

Wonder if Isaak will start ?

On my way to the game have a good night all nice five hour journey .

Wonder if Isaak will start ?

If he visa is sorted in time

If he visa is sorted in time

Don't think he's gonna be playing

Wonder if Isaak will start ?

Apparenlty couldn't get a work permit in time - I think those are the five out (not sure about Trippier)

Will settle for another 4-3 with Bob scoring the final Collymore goal

Will settle for another 4-3 with Bob scoring the final Collymore goal

What a game that was! Weren't there two, 4-3 wins for us? I'm sure one of them was voted best-ever Prem game.

If he visa is sorted in time

Visa has been sorted

What a game that was! Weren't there two, 4-3 wins for us? I'm sure one of them was voted best-ever Prem game.

Yep Fowler won the other game last min header fantastic cross from Stinger

Midfield battle will be key. They gave City a real battle. This won't be no Bournemouth. COYR

What a game that was! Weren't there two, 4-3 wins for us? I'm sure one of them was voted best-ever Prem game.

Yea, was thinking of the one with Keegan slumping over the hoarding - unreal game, in the days they had Ginola and Asprilla

they have progressed well since Howe came in but we should be set up to do these some damage but a 1-0 win will do me fine. More about the performance tonight carrying on from Saturday we play well we win its been that way for quite a few seasons now since Jürgen took over

Another cleansheet would be very nice.

No Wilson, no Guimaraes, no St. Maximin, Emil Krafth, and I think there's one more out.

And possibly trippier which is effecting my FF team. .

Visa has been sorted

Yep


https://twitter.com/deadlinedaylive/status/1564985513605472257?s=21&t=uSjbAM5F8zUaEMoCin5ocA

I'd settle for a 5-0 win right now!

With those injuries we have to win

Expect a good game tonight with a few goals, going in for the Reds. Sticking to my prediction of a 3  1 win with some cracking goals !

Same side that battered the ‘Mouth’ NINE NIL, Carvalho in for Harvey if indeed Harvey is oot, wee Eddy to be fair has ‘Toon’ playing well, but if as reported a few are missing they won’t be as free flowing and are more likely to park the bus,

There is absolutely no reason to change anything aside from Harvey, our season started for real Saturday and Jürgen will want a similar approach V ‘ Toon’, even with the reported injuries to them they are still a step from ‘Mouth’ , but not enough to take 3 pts,

I’d love us to bag a 5 nil’r but as long as we win I’m not too bothered so just as happy with a simple  1- 0 off the keeper’s arse rebound,


                            Allison
            Trent   Gomez   Virgil   Robbo
                   Hendo        Fabinho
                        Harv/Carv
              Salah    Bobby       Diaz


JUST f***in WIN  !!!


            IMAGINE BEING US 




                                                                        Y  N  W  A

On my way to the game have a good night all nice five hour journey .

you are going to be late mate safe journey enjoy the game sing your heart out for the boys

Seems it’s the exact same team as Saturday