In this week 5 match on the 31st of August, Liverpool will host Newcastle United at Anfield in a clash of the Premier League. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 16 degrees, which is great football weather. 8th placed Liverpool is fresh off their 9-0 blowout win against AFC Bournemouth. Luis Díaz struck first for Liverpool in the 3rd minute on a feed from Roberto Firmino, then Harvey Elliott added another in the 6th minute on a feed from Roberto Firmino In the end, AFC Bournemouth was frustrated by Liverpool’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Liverpool ended the match with the shutout victory. Liverpool is looking for direction having 1 win and 1 losses in their last 10 matches, while 10th placed Newcastle United is fresh off their 3-3 draw against Manchester City. İlkay Gündoğan scored the first goal for Manchester City in the 5th minute, then in the 28th minute, Allan Saint-Maximin sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Miguel Almirón . Newcastle United is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches.
This will be the first match for these two teams against eachother this season. Last season Liverpool won the head to head battle with 2 wins.
Callum Wilson has been the most prolific scorer on Newcastle United in his last five matches with 3 goals. Liverpool’s most prolific scorer has been Luis Díaz. The midfielder has netted three goals over the last 5 matches
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keïta, Joël Matip, Thiago Alcântara, Curtis Jones, Diogo Jota, Darwin Nuñez, Caoimhin Kelleher and Calvin Ramsey are unavailable to play for Jürgen Klopp’s team, while Eddie Howe’s squad will be without Callum Wilson, Emil Krafth, Jonjo Shelvey and Matt Targett.