In-order to make it five wins in a row, Newcastle United will have to defeat a team they have not tasted victory against since 2015 and one that has not been beaten in the league in 2022.
Both sides come into the game having picked up more points than anyone else this year and there is a real sense of anticipation around St James’s Park that the Magpies could pull off an unlikely win on Saturday.
But how will Eddie Howe line-up his side to get the three points at the weekend. Will he opt to change his 4-3-3 formation that has worked so well recently? And how many changes, if any, will he make from the victory at Carrow Road last weekend?
Here, we predict what starting XI and formation Eddie Howe will select to face Liverpool:
But how will Eddie Howe line-up his side to get the three points at the weekend. Will he opt to change his 4-3-3 formation that has worked so well recently? And how many changes, if any, will he make from the victory at Carrow Road last weekend?
5. CB: Dan Burn
Liverpool’s right side is always a danger and Burn will have to be on top-form if they are going to repel these threats. Photo: Stu Forster
6. LWB: Matt Targett
Targett’s consistency has been a great addition to United’s defence but his solidity will be tested this weekend - hopefully he can put in yet another solid shift. Photo: Stephen Pond
7. CM: Bruno Guimaraes
How much more can be said about the Brazilian? He’s easily the first name on the team sheet and this weekend, his technique and ability to control a game will be tested to the maximum against a very solid Liverpool midfield. Photo: Marc Atkins
8. CM: Jonjo Shelvey
Whenever Shelvey has been missing from the team, his absence has usually been hard felt. Willock, Longstaff and Guimaraes coped well at Carrow Road but Shelvey will want to impress against his old side on Saturday. Photo: Naomi Baker