Newcastle put in a solid performance at Villa Park but couldn’t find the back of the net. The absence of Isak is clearly felt, yet for this clash the motivation will be on another level.

When Liverpool visit, most teams raise their game, and Newcastle in front of their home crowd is no exception. This could turn into a tricky fixture for Klopp’s side, especially with new signing Frimpong sidelined through injury, likely forcing Jones to fill in at right-back.

That opens up opportunities on the flanks, an area Newcastle will look to exploit. Given Liverpool’s recent defensive vulnerabilities, the Magpies know how to take advantage of those gaps and make life difficult for the visitors.