Liverpool vs Newcastle: Reds woes continue ahead of Newcastle clash
by Thobelani Moyo | by Thobelani Moyo
Liverpool: Reds Premier League slump continues
Liverpool can forget about retaining the title this season due to their inconsistent showing in the Premier League this season. As we head into MD24, they find themselves 14 points behind the top spot.
Something worth fighting for this season for the esteemed club is to finish inside the European football places. That is an achievable feat, considering they are just one point adrift of seeing their dreams materialize.
The Reds have navigated 23 games so far. This run consists of ten wins, six draws, and seven losses, which has seen them accumulate 36 points. Regarding their firepower and defensive organization, 35 goals have been scored, and 32 conceded.
Arne Slot's men are at Anfield aiming to put an end to their five-game winless run in the Premier League. Their recent outing was against Bournemouth, and it was unfortunate for them not to pick up three points, suffering a 3-2 defeat. However, confidence was restored in the UEFA Champions League (league phase), beating Qarabag 6-0 to finish third in the league phase standings.
Newcastle United: Magpies out to end their winless run against Liverpool
In the previous season, Newcastle United secured a fifth-place finish, and replicating such an outcome in the current campaign is going to be an arduous task. The club based in Newcastle upon Tyne is also experiencing a difficult run this season.
The Magpies are in ninth place in the league standings with 33 points amassed and are three points adrift of Liverpool. A UEFA Champions League spot is beyond their reach. However, there are alternative means for them when it comes to gracing Europe's top-tier competition come next season.
Eddie Howe’s charges are out to end their two-match winless run in the Premier League. It's something that won't be easy to achieve, considering they've lost their last two league games against this opponent. Will they be able to avoid defeat this time? Find out what our experts have to say in our Liverpool vs Newcastle prediction.
Their most recent match in the EPL was against Aston Villa at St. Jame's Park. Despite the raucous atmosphere, they remained unmoved, succumbing to a 2-0 defeat. After that result came another disappointing outcome, this time in the UEFA Champions League (league phase) against defending champions Paris Saint-Germain. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. Both sides were able to finish inside the knockout phase playoff spots.
Head-to-Head: Who has the edge?
From the clubs participating in the ongoing Premier League, Liverpool has recorded the second most wins against Newcastle United (37), with West Ham taking the first spot (38).
The two teams have met 61 times in recorded history. Newcastle United have 11 wins to their name, with 13 matches ending in a draw.
So far, they've crossed paths once this season, with Liverpool coming out on top in a 3-2 away victory on MD2. While that marked their second consecutive win, it's worth noting that they've yet to lose in their last 18 encounters against this opponent (W13, D5).
