Having a goal already does not really put him so much ahead of others because in today's fixture alone one can get two goals and they will already be ahead of him having a single goal but the main point here is about the form of Liverpool and their progression with the chances they have now, Newcastle is not and will not be an easy team for them, we saw Newcastle's performances in their last game and average teams like this are usually found of making it tough for bigger teams, hopefully the bigger side ends up with three points.
We saw the proof that Liverpool team is strong this season too. Liverpool won 4- 2 against Bournemouth in their first match. The attack and midfield of liverpool have become stronger this season. Against Bournemouth , 10 of the 19 shots made by Liverpool boys were on target.
I have no doubt that Liverpool's forward will be able to play well in today's match too. Nevertheless , I do not think Liverpool's defense is very strong. But Isak is not in Newcastle's squad. So Liverpool's defenders will probably face a little less challenge. If Isak was in Newcastle's squad, then the match could have been fiercely competitive.