06 August 2021, 14:01 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
This Saturday, April 24, the English Premier League continues with Liverpool FC vs. Newcastle United scheduled for kick-off at 12:30 (GMT+1), venue: Anfield.
Preview Liverpool Premier League, Apr 24, 2021
Preview The Reds were denied a win in Monday's Premier League tie against Leeds United as they returned home from Elland Road with only a point from a 1-1 draw. Trent Alexander-Arnold beat Leed's onrushing goal keeper Illan Meslier, - providing an assist in the process for Sadio Mane (31') who put Liverpool in front with a cool finish into an empty net. But the opposition continued pressing after conceding, coming close on a number of occasions – most notably when Patrick Bamford struck the cross-bar with a fine lob. Eventually, the efforts paid off as a header by Diego Llorente (87') left Allison rooted the spot as the ball found its way into the net. That draw leaves Liverpool with a form that reads: LWWWD (Premier League) as they sit in 6th place – two points outside top-four after playing 32 matches. Focusing on goal stats, Liverpool have scored 54 goals and conceded 38. The Reds have a goal difference of +16 and 53 points after 15W, 8D & 9L. They also have a goal ratio of 1.69 goals per game. In his post-match interview after the draw against Leeds United, Jurgen Klopp who in 2019 had criticized the idea of the European Super League maintained his opinion about the break-away competition. The fans of the club were livid about the club's decision to take part in the European Super League and went about placing banners in protest outside Anfield and Liverpool's training ground. However, Klopp will be focusing on getting the job done on Saturday as he tries to guide Liverpool to a top-four finish. A 4—3—3 formation with Diogo Jota, Mane and Mohamed Salah in attack is expected. Virgil van Dijk is expected to return at the end of May and is ruled out of this tie alongside Joel Matip and Joe Gomez.
Preview Newcastle United Premier League, Apr 24, 2021
Preview Newcastle United are in 15th place on the table - having, 9W, 8D & 15L. On Saturday, the 17th of April they defeated Champions League hopefuls West Ham in a five-goal thriller. - Outscoring the Hammers through goals by Joelinton (41'), Joseph Willock (82') and an own goal by Issa Diop (36' O.G). It was a very important win which saw Newcastle distance themselves from the bottom three. That win left them with a form that reads: DLDWW (Premier League). However, Steve Bruce insisted the club wasn’t yet safe from relegation in his post-match interview after the game against West Ham. Focusing on goal stats, the Magpies have scored 35 goals, conceded 53 and have a GD of -18 coupled with a goal ratio of 1.09 goals per game. Steve Bruce will be looking for at least a draw when he meets Liverpool on Saturday. We expect a 4—4—2 formation with Joelinton and Allan Saint-Maximin in attack when his side with 35 points make another Premier League appearance. On availability, defensive midfielder Isaac Hayden is ruled out for this tie while Fabian Schar and Jamaal Lascelles remain doubtful. Fourteen Premier League clubs including Newcastle United have 'unanimously and vigorously' rejected the European Super League.