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·4 December 2024
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·4 December 2024
League leaders are looking to maintain their nine-point advantage
Premier League leaders Liverpool make the journey up to Newcastle tonight.
The Reds are coming off a fine week after recording 2-0 wins over Real Madrid and Manchester City at home in the space of four days, the latter of which put them nine points clear at the top of the table.
Back on the road but Arne Slot’s side have been near perfect on their travels so far this season, with the 2-2 draw at Arsenal the only away game they’ve failed to win across all competitions.
Meanwhile it’s been a stop-start season for the Magpies. They looked to be back on track with victories over the Gunners and Nottingham Forest, but a surprise loss at home to West Ham and a draw with Crystal Palace has halted their progress.
With the race for European qualification so tight at present, Newcastle can move into the top half of the table with a win coupled with results elsewhere going in their favour.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool is scheduled for a 7.30pm GMT kick-off today on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
The match will take place at St James’ Park.
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video. Coverage starts at 6.30pm GMT ahead of a 7.30pm GMT kick-off.
Live stream: The Amazon Prime website and app will offer subscribers a live stream.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Free highlights: Free highlights: In the UK, Match of the Day broadcasts on BBC One at 10.40pm GMT on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
Alexander Isak is yet to train ahead of the game after suffering an injury against Crystal Palace.
Jamal Lascelles, Emil Krafth and Sven Botman remained sidelined with longer-term injuries.
Liverpool will be without Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konate and Kostas Tsimikas for the trip to Tyneside.
Alisson Becker is closing in on a return but will not be rushed back into action.
"I think I have been clear a few weeks ago about what my position is about our goalkeepers, but we are just waiting for Alisson to be completely fit because Caoimhin is doing too well to put Alisson on goal if he's only 50%," Slot told on Tuesday.
"That would not be good for Alisson and it would not be good for the team. He's getting there, it might take a few more extra days, but he's getting closer.
"Like I've always said, the end phase of a rehab is always the period where you feel like 'okay, is he really there or does he need extra days?' But he will be in goal before the end of December if things continue like they are now."
Ibrahima Konate sustained an injury during Liverpool’s win over Real Madrid.
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Newcastle have tended to raise their game against the so-called ‘bigger teams’ in the league having beaten Tottenham and Arsenal in addition to drawing with Man City at home.
However, Liverpool are on a roll at the moment and it’s difficult to look past them especially with Mohamed Salah in the form he’s in.
Liverpool to win 2-0.
Newcastle United wins: 42
Draws: 40
Liverpool wins: 80
Newcastle United to win: 17/5
Liverpool FC to win: 3/4
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
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