Paul Merson thinks Newcastle United will be tough opponents for Liverpool after they eased past Manchester City.
The Reds are now nine points clear at the top of the Premier League after beating Manchester City 2-0 on Sunday. In the space of a few days they have beaten Real Madrid and Manchester City, and will arrive at St James’ Park full of confidence.
But Andy Robertson knows Newcastle away will be tough for Liverpool, as recent games between the two sides at St James’ Park have been very tight.
However, Liverpool are the obvious favourites. They are flying right now, while Newcastle’s current situation is concerning. Eddie Howe’s side were poor against Crystal Palace, despite almost snatching a 1-0 win. Sadly, the Magpies conceded an equaliser in stoppage time at Selhurst Park.
That result has seen Newcastle United drop into the bottom half, and now they face the unenviable task of taking on Arne Slot’s Premier League leaders.
Paul Merson predicts Newcastle vs Liverpool
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Ahead of Wednesday night’s game on Tyneside, Paul Merson has predicted what the score will be between Newcastle United and Liverpool.
After Merson correctly predicted Newcastle to draw versus Crystal Palace, he has told Sportskeeda that he thinks Liverpool will be victorious at St James’ Park.
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“The whole of the Premier League would have been looking at these three fixtures for Liverpool – Manchester City at home, Newcastle away and then Everton away,” he said.
“They’ve already brushed aside City and if they go on and win the next two matches as well, it could be over for everyone else hoping to catch them!
“Liverpool absolutely destroyed Manchester City. It was bordering on embarrassing at times. This is a tough game away at Newcastle, but imagine the scenes if they win. Real Madrid, Manchester City and Newcastle beaten in the space of a week. Simply wow, not many teams can do that.
“Dominik Szoboszlai was excellent in midfield against City and it just shows how confident all the Liverpool players are at the moment. He came into the line-up and looked like he belonged there. I said it the other day and I keep on saying it, no matter who plays up top with Salah, you can always bet on Liverpool to score. You can’t say that with the other teams, that’s a huge advantage for Liverpool.”
Merson’s prediction: Newcastle 1 Liverpool 2
Newcastle United defence will be up against it vs Liverpool
As Merson says, Liverpool pretty much guarantee goals.
Nottingham Forest are the only team to keep a clean sheet against Liverpool this season in all competitions, with Slot’s side always capable of finding the net.
They are an incredibly dangerous team, as Mo Salah continues his outstanding form.
Merson was impressed with Dominik Szoboszlai on Sunday, and he is a player who Newcastle tried to sign in 2023.
But Liverpool pipped the Magpies to his signature, while Newcastle opted to sign Sandro Tonali over Szoboszlai.
The Italian midfielder will be keen to prove that the Magpies made the right decision on Wednesday night, on the back of Tonali’s impressive performance against Crystal Palace.
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