The Magpies have tasted defeat just once in the league this season, coming all the way back in August against the Reds.
On that occasion, Fabio Carvalho’s stoppage time winner secured Jurgen Klopp’s side all three points in a highly-contentious game on Merseyside.
Newcastle head into this weekend’s game inside the top-four and know that a win would see them end the weekend in a Champions League spot.
Liverpool come into the game nine points behind Newcastle after defeating Everton in the Merseyside derby on Monday night.
Ahead of the game on Saturday evening, we take a look at what a combined XI between Newcastle United and Liverpool looks like based on this season’s WhoScored player ratings.
(note: to be included in this team, a player must have made at least five Premier League appearances in their given position this season)
5. CB: Sven Botman (6.91)
Botman’s impact at Newcastle has been likened to Virgil Van Dijk’s at Anfield with the 23-year-old already becoming a vital cog in the Magpies defence. Photo: Mike Hewitt
6. LB: Dan Burn (6.95)
Despite playing in an unfamiliar left-back role this season, Burn has been very impressive and is a major part of how Newcastle defend. Photo: Stu Forster
7. CM: Bruno Guimaraes (7.25)
Liverpool’s midfield has been one of their weakest areas of the pitch and there’s no question that Guimaraes would walk into the Reds’ midfield on current form. The Brazilian has been superb since joining Newcastle, although he will miss Saturday’s clash through suspension. Photo: Michael Steele
8. CM: Joelinton (7.16)
Joelinton has been superb for Newcastle for over a calendar year now and is one of the league’s best performers week in and week out. Photo: Gareth Copley