I agree with you that Liverpool will play their possible best to make sure that they win Newcastle in this match for them to be on top of the table. However, it wouldn't be an easy match because we should not underestimate Newcastle afyer they lost their last match Luton. Newcastle might decide not to accept defeat because it will affect their position on the table but I know that if worst cone to worst it might be a draw game. I don't think that Liverpool will love the game to end up in a draw because they will be out to win all three points to themselves to put them on a better side of other clubs competing for the trophy this season.
Liverpool got a good moment this week after the main competitor was defeated in 2 consecutive matches if Liverpool do not make the same mistakes then they are 3 points in front of the competitor therefore I do not hesitate Liverpool will win this match especially Newcastle is not confident in their last defeat so Liverpool have a great chance to win. This month Liverpool have a new competitor, Manchester City will take over Arsenal's position as Liverpool's competitor, competing with Manchester City is certainly more difficult than Arsenal then Liverpool must be able to take advantage of every opportunity.
Many people predict that Liverpool can win their home game without any problems, but basically Newcastle is a strong team. Newcastle is a team that is capable of playing well to take points from Liverpool, but it is true that Newcastle has not been in its best form in the last few matches. The team's performance is not good and the morale of the players is affected, but I really want Liverpool to lose their home game.
Not without reason, Newcastle has lost 12 points out of 15 points contested in the last 5 matches. They have to end that bad trend and reset things properly, but I know Newcastle's chances of snatching victory against Liverpool are not very good. Liverpool has the desire to win the match and stay at the top of the standings, but my big hope is that Newcastle can make things difficult for Liverpool today.