The latest edition of Monday Night Football is all set to be a fiery contest – to say the very least!
Liverpool travel to rivals Newcastle, with the Alexander Isak saga the major talking point ahead of kick-off.
The Swedish striker won’t feature at St James’ Park, and his absence only serves to add an extra layer of drama to one of the Premier League’s great fixtures.
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Newcastle vs Liverpool Preview
The Isak saga looks set to go right down to the wire, with the centre forward currently on strike as he desperately tries to secure a move to Liverpool.
It is a storyline which means we will see an even fierier atmosphere at St James’ Park later this evening, which could be quite the spectacle.
Newcastle actually managed fairly well in their Matchday 1 fixture without the brilliant Isak, drawing 0-0 away at Aston Villa in a game Eddie Howe’s side deserved to win.
Anthony Gordon deputised fantastically as the No9, a role we expect him to resume for the visit of Liverpool.
The Reds showcased their ridiculous attacking flair against Bournemouth on the opening weekend, winning 4-2 at Anfield thanks to goals from Hugo Ekitike, Cody Gakpo, Federico Chiesa and the evergreen Mohamed Salah.
However, Newcastle will take comfort from the fact that Arne Slot’s side looked a little weak defensively, with Antoine Semenyo cutting through the back-line twice to score a brilliant brace.
New right-back Jeremie Frimpong also misses this fixture with a confirmed hamstring injury, which is a significant blow for Slot given Conor Bradley has only just resumed full training.
But Ryan Gravenberch’s return from suspension is a huge boost for the Liverpool boss, as the Dutchman is sorely needed in the battle vs Newcastle’s star-studded midfield trio of Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton.
Gravenberch’s comeback could see Florian Wirtz drop to the bench, as deploying an out-and-out No10 may not be a wise move against the Magpies’ three energetic warriors.
Last season, this match finished 3-3, with Fabian Schar grabbing a late equaliser after a magnificent second-half brace from Salah.
And the last meeting between the pair saw Newcastle win the EFL Cup final with a 2-1 victory at Wembley, a match in which Isak scored the crucial second goal for Howe’s side.
Newcastle vs Liverpool Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Champions Liverpool will arrive at St James’ Park as considerable favourites, priced at 2.06 to claim the win. A Newcastle victory is at odds of 3.18, while the draw is 3.78.
Newcastle vs Liverpool Betting Tips
Player to score or assist – Cody Gakpo @ 2.30
In the last seven clashes featuring Newcastle and Liverpool across all competitions, 25 goals have been scored. So we expect another classic under the lights and if you are looking for a contributor, Gakpo looks a great shout. The Dutch forward shone in pre-season and grabbed a goal in the win over Bournemouth. He averaged a goal or an assist every 138 minutes in the Premier League last term, and appears to have the left-wing spot in Slot’s XI nailed down.
Anthony Gordon to have over 1.5 shots on target @ 4.00
Speaking of attack-minded selections, this one could provide exceptional value. Gordon registered two shots on target against Villa last Saturday, and with Liverpool looking vulnerable in transition, the England international looks likely to test Alisson Becker’s reflexes on multiple occasions.
Joelinton to commit over 2.5 fouls @ 2.63
With the Isak saga only adding fuel to the fire, the match officials at St James’ could be very busy indeed. And if anyone is going to be right in the thick of the battle, it is Joelinton. The Brazilian collected 10 yellow cards in 2024-25, averaging a foul committed every 41 minutes.
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