KO: 2000
LFC: Alisson, Trent, Konate, Matip, Robertson, Henderson, Thiago, Oxlade, Salah, Jota, Mane
Newcastle: Dubravka, Manquillo, Schar, Lascelles, Lewis, Shelvey, Hayden, Murphy, Joelinton, Fraser, Saint-Maximin.
With both Manchester clubs and Chelsea cashing in on game-winning penalties in Saturday’s Premier League (PL) action, Liverpool followed suit when Mohamed Salah won and slotted home a spot-kick to secure back-to-back 1-0 top-flight wins for only the second time under Jürgen Klopp. There were six penalties scored in Saturday’s games, with only February 5, 2011 seeing more (seven) on a single PL day!
The rampant ‘Reds’ have recorded seven consecutive wins in all competitions, while their last five home fixtures have seen them achieve victory without conceding. The Anfield faithful should be in a frenzied mood when Newcastle come to town, as they have registered more home wins against the Georgies in PL history than against any other side (W20, D5, L1). Those games also include five December fixtures, each of which Liverpool won, and by a combined score of 16-4!
Newcastle fans are therefore probably apprehensive of this trip especially after following up their first win of the PL campaign by getting thumped 4-0 at Leicester last round, ensuring the ‘Magpies’ remain firmly in the relegation zone. They’ve now conceded 34 goals this term, their most at this stage of a league season since letting in the same amount in 1977/78, a season that ended in relegation.
After finishing last season with three wins in their last four away PL games (D1), Newcastle have only managed a trio of draws on their travels this season (L5). Poor second-half showings have been the common denominator as they’ve conceded 12 of their 17 goals on the road after the break, while only netting three themselves.
Players to watch: With few superlatives left to describe Salah’s form, he’s now scored or assisted in 14 straight PL games, one short of Jamie Vardy’s 2015 record of 15. While Newcastle’s #9 Callum Wilson will be keen to have an effect on the game, seeing as five of his six PL goals this term have served as match openers.
Hot stat: Liverpool have never lost at Anfield in 55 PL games with Virgil Van Dijk in defence (W47, D8).
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posted on 16/12/21
plz add sub bench next time though
posted on 16/12/21
Joe Cole feeling butt hurt
posted on 16/12/21
Joe cole hates us, its embarassing how hes going on. Get over yourself man
posted on 16/12/21
Some absolutely astounding moments and some absolutely shocking errors.
Overall 3 points. The end.
posted on 16/12/21
tht debate on the potential trent pen was baffling, wtf was jenas on about and Cole might aswell have been sat there in a Chelsea shirt
posted on 16/12/21
i mean its pretty bad when peter waltons the one talking most sense Jenas and Cole have had a mare there.
posted on 16/12/21
comment by InBefore (U20589)
posted less than a minute ago
tht debate on the potential trent pen was baffling, wtf was jenas on about and Cole might aswell have been sat there in a Chelsea shirt
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Not mentioned the Ox being pushed over in the area though have they?
posted on 16/12/21
comment by Mellor, Lovely Cushioned Header, FOR GERRARD, ... (U1859)
posted 18 minutes ago
Joe cole hates us, its embarassing how hes going on. Get over yourself man
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Mentioned it at half time, few ex Liverpool players I dislike more. He's an absolute caant with a massive chip in his shoulder.
Absolutely clueless and really dull pundit on a seperate point.
posted on 16/12/21
He was practically pulling the head of it when Chelsea got Lille for the second time.
posted on 17/12/21
I had a thought in my.mind at half time that anything could happen. Another 4-3 but then one of the laziest second half ever happened.
I think saint maximin must have decided after another ball sailed over his head and out that he had enough and he started dramatically limping. Lol.
But yeah, the second half was really us stopping and them ot really being able to do.much about it. I hope the energy is in the tank for the next games now.
Wolves game was scrap to end.
Villa game was really score and suddenly we stop and villa try to score then
Newcastle half time we just go into energy saving mode.
3 wins all different, players getting through it is the best description.
If we are not covid called off now spurs and leicester are struggling but I can see thiese guys being fit and raring to go laughing at all the clubs they've shafted un the past week.