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Newcastle vs Liverpool: Match Preview, Team News, Injury Update and Prediction

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90minsoccer brings you an in-depth Match preview, team news, injury update, and prediction as Newcastle welcome Liverpool in week 34 of the English premier league vs

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Liverpool v Newcastle | December 16

The magpies will host Liverpool at Jame’s Park in the early kick-off fixture on Saturday. Both teams are currently in-form and no doubt, the match is going to be a tough one.

Newcastle vs Liverpool Match Preview: Newcastle Recent Performance

Newcastle United were 3-0 winner away at Norwich last weekend in an EPL fixture. Thanks to goals from Joelinton, who scored a brace, and a brilliant strike by Bruno Guimaraes. They are currently enjoying a four-game winning streak and are sitting in the 9th position on the EPL table with just 4 games to the end of the season. It’s been four months since the Magpies suffered a top-flight defeat at Jame’s Park.

Eddie Howe’s side were tactically reformed in the January transfer and this led to their transition from relegation contenders to top-10 contenders.

ALSO READ: Transfer Rumours Today: Manchester United leads the race to sign Victor Osimhen.

Newcastle vs Liverpool Match Preview: Liverpool Recent Performance

The Reds on the other hand defeated Everton 2-0 in their last weekend fixture. Thanks to two second-half goals by Andy Robertson and Divock Origi ensure a comfortable home victory for the Reds. Jurgen Klopp’s side were also 2-0 winners in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie against Villareal.

Despite eliminating Juventus and Bayern Munich on their way to the semi-finals, Unai Emery’s men were unable to record a goal against Liverpool at Anfield. In the second half of the game, we saw the Liverpool skipper’s cross deflected into the visitor’s post, with the second goal coming from a brilliant strike by Sadio Mane.

Newcastle United Team News

Despite their good performance in recent times, the Magpies are still battling with lots of injury worries. Kieran Trippier, Callum Wilson, Jamal Lewis, and Isaac Hayden are all out of the season. while Ryan Fraser is in doubt to feature in the match. In Newcastle’s last weekend trip to Norwich, Howe excluded Jonjo Shelvey, Fabian Schar, and Miguel Almiron in the team that triumphed over Norwich city, but the trio will be available to play against Liverpool on Saturday.

Liverpool Team News

Liverpool have been stocked up with lots of fixtures as they aim to achieve quadruple this season. the Red’s squad have few injury worries to worry about, with Roberto Firminho missing out due to foot problems and curtis Jones will also be left out of the squad to travel to James Park due to illness.

Newcastle United Possible Lineup

Dubravka, Krafth, Schar, Burn, Targett, Shelvey, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Almiron, Wood, Saint-Maximin

Liverpool Possible Lineup

Alisson, Gomez, Matip, Konate, Tsimikas, Henderson, Fabinho, Keita, Salah, Mane, Diaz

Newcastle Current Form In The Last 6 Matches

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  • W
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  • W

Liverpool Current Form In The Last 6 Matches

  • W
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  • W
  • D
  • W
  • W

Newcastle vs Liverpool: Prediction

The last time Newcastle travelled to Anfield was on December 16th which they loss 3-1. Considering the current form of both teams, it is going to be a tough game with lots of goals as Liverpool will likely rest some key players ahead of their Champions League second leg of the semi-final tie. although with just a point behind league leaders Manchester City, Liverpool will do whatever it takes to take all 3 points home.

FT: Newcastle 1-3 Liverpool

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Rangers Youngster Sets Celtic Fans Alight with Bold Celebration in Epic Kilmarnock Moment

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 Rangers Youngster Sets Celtic Fans Alight with Bold Celebration in Epic Kilmarnock Moment!

In a Scottish Premiership clash that had fans on the edge of their seats, Rangers’ loanee Findlay Curtis turned heads with a cheeky celebration that has since gone viral online. The 19-year-old, on loan at Kilmarnock, was at the heart of the drama as his side surged into an early lead against fierce rivals Celtic at Rugby Park — and he didn’t hold back in celebrating it.

 

Curtis, deployed in a more advanced role for this fixture, made the most of his opportunity. After Tyreece John-Jules opened the scoring and Kilmarnock doubled their advantage, cameras caught the young winger raising his arms and gesturing in celebration directly in front of the Celtic supporters in the away end — a moment that instantly lit up social media.

 

Although his exuberant celebration was quickly cut short when veteran keeper Kasper Schmeichel ushered him away, the damage was done — pundits and fans alike have been talking about it ever since. That kind of on-field bravado in front of the rival support doesn’t happen every day, and it’s one that will stick in the minds of supporters on both sides.

Whether you see it as passionate football emotion or a bit of mind games, Curtis’ reaction added another unforgettable moment to a season already packed with drama and rivalry — showing once again why the Scottish Premiership never fails to entertain.

 

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End of the Road at Parkhead? Andy Walker Drops Brutal Verdict on Celtic’s Japanese Duo

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“Are Celtic’s Japanese Stars Past Their Best? Andy Walker Predicts End of the Road for Maeda & Hatate”

Recent pundit commentary has stirred fresh debate among fans of Celtic Football Club, with veteran analyst Andy Walker making bold claims about two of the team’s key Japanese players — Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate. Walker’s verdict? This could be the final chapter at Parkhead for both players if they don’t turn their seasons around.

Struggles on the Pitch

Walker’s view stems from both men’s current dip in form. Hatate, normally a creative midfield presence, was recently scrutinised after a costly mistake led to a penalty for Livingston — and Walker suggested it might be time for him to lose his place temporarily in the starting XI to find confidence again.

Meanwhile, Maeda — who once electrified Scottish football with blistering pace and a PFA Player of the Year-winning season — has yet to recapture that spark this campaign. The forward is playing well below the high standards he set previously, and Walker believes both he and Hatate may have run their course at Celtic unless they rediscover their best form before the season ends.

Why This Matters

Walker’s assessment resonates beyond just match performance:

  • Maeda’s Blocked Transfer: Earlier in the season, Maeda openly admitted he wanted a move away — only for Celtic to block it — and pundits speculated this block may have affected his focus and sharpness.
  • Legacy and Timing: If both players fail to make a strong impact before the campaign’s conclusion, Walker argues their legacies at Celtic could be overshadowed by disappointment rather than remembered for their earlier success.

 The Bigger Picture

Celtic’s squad is at a crossroads. With new tactics, fresh faces and evolving expectations under manager Brendan Rodgers, long-serving players must justify their place or risk being phased out. Walker’s blunt but insightful commentary has sparked fresh debate among supporters over who should lead the club forward — and who’s time might be running out.

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Adrie van der Poel deelt verontrustend bericht over Mathieu

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Wout van Aert kende een dramatische afloop aan de cross in Mol, maar ook Mathieu van der Poel kwam niet ongeschonden uit deze wedstrijd. De Nederlander had het bijzonder koud, en kwam zelf eerder ook ten val. Vader Adrie zag daar een probleem.

 

Valpartij had invloed

Nochtans maakte Van der Poel duidelijk dat hij geen schade heeft overgehouden aan zijn tuimeling: “Eigenlijk viel ik zelfs nog zacht”, aldus de Nederlander. “Ik kreeg gewoon mijn voet niet uit mijn klikpedaal in het zand, waardoor ik stomweg omviel. Maar ik heb er gelukkig geen last van.”

 

Zo zag vader Adrie het echter niet tijdens de wedstrijd. In een interview met Sporza stelde hij immers dat Van der Poel last ondervond van zijn eerdere valpartij, eerder nog dan van de koude. Al voegde Adrie er ook wel aan toe dat zijn zoon niet bepaald staat te springen voor een koers in de sneeuw.

 

Van der Poel viseert enkel de koude

Reken daarbij nog de haast ondragelijke koude, en we kregen een verkleumde Van der Poel te zien na de finish. In zijn interviews achteraf stond hij nog steeds te bibberen, en maakte de wereldkampioen duidelijk dat hij behoorlijk hard had afgezien.

 

“Het was geen aangename cross. Ik heb het nu al een beetje warmer, maar ik heb zeker veel koud geleden vandaag”, luidde het bij MVDP. “Je weet ook dat wanneer je nadien weer opwarmt, het vijf minuten echt veel pijn gaat doen. Met dat gevoel was ik de laatste rondes al bezig.”

 

Voor Van der Poel was de conclusie dan ook duidelijk: “Dit was de moeilijkste wedstrijd van het jaar. Na een tijd hadden mijn handen en voeten zo veel koud dat het niet meer vanzelf ging.” Nu maar hopen dat vader Adrie toch geen gelijk krijgt over een mogelijke blessure, die door onderkoeling mogelijk onder de radar zou zijn gebleven.

 

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