Liverpool will capitalize on the loss of Arsenal yesterday and trash Newcastle so that they can extend their lead at the top of the table. Liverpool will not like to miss this opportunity, this is a must win for them.
Usually Liverpool is always stronger when playing at Anfield, and today everyone will see that fact because Liverpool are also very aware that they have to win this match in order to create a points advantage on the standings. However, Liverpool also cannot be careless in implementing their playing pattern because the Newcastle United team is also not a weak team, especially since Newcastle United is also aiming for the best position in every match, including today's match.
The Big Match between Liverpool versus Newcastle will be interesting to wait for, because the ambition of both teams is 3 points, the description of the scenario that has been described makes me confident that this match will not end in a draw. Klopp understands that the current momentum will not be repeated twice, beating Newcastle is an absolute requirement to strengthen its position as a serious contender for the EPL trophy. On paper, Liverpool deserves to be at the top, high self-confidence, the positive trend recorded, and better squad depth, are reasons to put Klopp fleet at a high chance of securing full points. One other thing, the match will take place at Anfield, where Salah and his colleagues will get full support from the fans, in return they want to mark the start of the year by celebrating the victory together.
Newcastle cannot be underestimated, Eddie Howe also wants an additional 3 points in this match. In terms of attributes, Howe fleet has bargaining value to trouble and prevent Liverpool from sitting comfortably at the top of the standings. Even though in the last 5 matches in the EPL Newcastle were only able to collect 3 points, Klopp should be fully alert by fielding his best squad. The course of the match will certainly be very intense and open, and there is also the possibility of surprises.