In this week 24 match, on Sat Feb 18th, Newcastle United will play host to Liverpool in a clash of these two closely matched Premier League teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 5 degrees, which will make playing unpleasant. In their last match, Newcastle United recorded a 1-1 draw against AFC Bournemouth. Marcos Senesi struck first for AFC Bournemouth in the 30th minute, then Miguel Almirón tied it up for Newcastle United in the 2nd minute of the first half’s stoppage time earning Newcastle United a comeback draw. Newcastle United should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 20 points in their last 10 matches, while liverpool sits at 9th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 2-0 shutout win against Everton. Mohamed Salah struck first for Liverpool in the 36th minute, then Cody Gakpo added another in the 49th minute In the end, Everton couldn’t muster any offence and Liverpool ran away with the shutout win. Liverpool is looking for direction having 5 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches.
In their last match on Wednesday Aug 31st, Liverpool won by a score of 2 to 1. Alexander Isak scored the first goal for Newcastle United in the 38th minute, then Roberto Firmino tied it up for Liverpool in the 61st minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 98th minute on a goal by Fabio Carvalho.
Liverpool is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Harvey Elliott and Cody Gakpo each only have 1 goal in their last 5. Newcastle United hasn’t been successful in netting any goals lately. Their top scorers in the last five matches are Bruno Guimarães and Alexander Isak, and they each have 1 goal
Alexander Isak, Javi Manquillo, Emil Krafth, Matt Targett and Paul Dummett are unavailable to play for Eddie Howe’s team, while Jürgen Klopp’s squad will be without Luis Díaz, Roberto Firmino, Virgil van Dijk, Arthur, Thiago Alcântara and Diogo Jota.