Newcastle vs Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp will be relishing taking on troubled Newcastle
FANS' VIEW: Supporters of the sides involved at St James' Park this weekend offer their thoughts
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Your support makes all the difference.Ahead of the Premier League meeting between Newcastle and Liverpool this weekend, we caught up with a couple of fans for their take on the match...
Newcastle fan- Russell Hughes
We are on a downward spiral and everyone knows it. Steve McLaren knows it, Fabricio Coloccini knows it and so does Jurgen Klopp. Klopp has got his Liverpool side playing with intensity, and he’s making them win games again. Coming up against our defence which has been leaking goals and with a leadership vacuum must be a dream come true.
After conceding eight goals in two games, Philippe Coutinho and co must be licking their lips at the thought of playing us this weekend.
Our only hope is if Newcastle get themselves fired up like they did against Chelsea, and Moussa Sissoko puts in the type of performance he usually reserves for sides who might want to sign him.
It’s been a bleak few weeks for Toon fans, and it probably won’t get any better.
Score prediction: Newcastle 0-3 Liverpool
Liverpool fan - Yemi Abiade
Liverpool and Newcastle have contested some of the greatest matches in Premier League history over the years, while this season both clubs find themselves on different trajectories. Steve McClaren’s side will be hosting us off the back of a 5-1 thrashing by Crystal Palace, while Liverpool continue to rise under Jurgen Klopp and sit just four points off a top-four place.
Every game is difficult, and Klopp will consider Newcastle, languishing in the relegation zone, a tough opponent. We could be buoyed by the return of Philippe Coutinho – his presence was sorely missed last time out against Swansea, while Klopp will expect the same levels of intensity from his players that he has instilled into them.
Georginio Wijnaldum will be one to watch out for in Newcastle’s ranks; he represents much of the North East side’s energy going forward and nullifying his impact will be crucial. Another Premier League classic on the cards?
Score prediction: Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool
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