David Moyes’ side claimed an impressive win at Old Trafford last time out as they defeated Manchester United 1-0 despite playing most of the game with 10 men. They are level on points with the Reds but have a better goal difference.
They welcome Newcastle United to the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday evening looking to make it three-straight wins in the Premier League.
Liverpool, meanwhile, will be out to stop the rot after losing their last two games by a three-goal margin. They were beaten by Nottingham Forest and then PSV Eindhoven at Anfield and now head to West Ham United - who are unbeaten in their last three outings.
While Arsenal are the favourites for the title, Sky Sports have ran their Supercomputer simulation to predict where each side will finish this campaign...
Expected points - 22.5
1. 20th: Wolves
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Expected points - 28.4
2. 19th: Burnley
Expected points - 28.4 | AFP via Getty Images
Expected points - 36.8
3. 18th: West Ham
Expected points - 36.8 | Getty Images
Expected points - 36.9
4. 17th: Fulham
Expected points - 36.9 | Getty Images