In a weekend match in week 24, on Sat Feb 18th, Newcastle United hosts Liverpool in a clash of the Premier League. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 5 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. Newcastle United is fresh off their 1-1 draw against AFC Bournemouth. Marcos Senesi struck first for AFC Bournemouth in the 30th minute, but Miguel Almirón got the equalizer for Newcastle United in the 2nd minute of the first half’s stoppage time earning them at least the one point. With 20 points in their last 10 matches Newcastle United should be reasonably happy with their performance, while in their last match, 9th placed Liverpool, recorded a 2-0 shutout win against Everton. Mohamed Salah scored the first goal for Liverpool in the 36th minute, then Cody Gakpo added another in the 49th minute In the end, Everton 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 5 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches.
Newcastle United and Liverpool last played eachother at the Anfield on Aug 31st. Liverpool was victorious by a score of 2 to 1. Alexander Isak struck first for Newcastle United in the 38th minute, then Roberto Firmino got the equalizer for Liverpool in the 61st minute on a feed from Mohamed Salah But luckily in the 98th minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by Fabio Carvalho.
Liverpool is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Harvey Elliott and Cody Gakpo each only have 1 goal in their last five. Bruno Guimarães and Alexander Isak are the top scorers for Newcastle United in the last 5 matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal.
Newcastle United will be without Alexander Isak, Javi Manquillo, Emil Krafth, Matt Targett and Paul Dummett, while Jürgen Klopp’s squad will be without Luis Díaz, Roberto Firmino, Virgil van Dijk, Arthur, Thiago Alcântara and Diogo Jota.