Liverpool will be looking to extend their 100% start to the season when they host Newcastle United in Saturday’s early kick-off.
Liverpool have won four from four in the Premier League, including a comfortable win at Burnley prior to the international break.
An own goal from Chris Wood was added to by Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino.
Newcastle United have four points from their opening four matches, claiming a 1-1 draw with Watford last time out.
Fabian Schar, a regular scorer from defence, earned Newcastle United their first home point of the campaign.
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Match history
Newcastle United have just two wins in their last 12 matches against Liverpool and are without a win at Anfield in the league since 1988.
The fixture last season saw Liverpool ease to a 4-0 win, with Dejan Lovren opening the scoring.
Last five Premier League meetings
Newcastle United 2 Liverpool 3 – 04/05/19
Liverpool 4 Newcastle United 0 – 26/12/18
Liverpool 2 Newcastle United 0 – 03/03/18
Newcastle United 1 Liverpool 1 – 01/10/17
Liverpool 2 Newcastle United 2 – 23/04/16
Liverpool & Under 3.5 goals – 23/20 with Coral
Team news
Alisson remains out for the hosts, meaning Adrian will continue in goal.
There is a good chance Liverpool will name the same XI that beat Burnley last time out.
Newcastle are unlikely to have any of their injured six return here.
Steve Bruce has opted for a back three / five during his Newcastle reign and there is nothing to suggest he will move from this.
Expected starting XI’s
Liverpool (4-3-3): Adrian; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Wijnaldum; Salah, Firmino, Mane
Newcastle United (3-6-1): Dubravka; Schar, Lascelles, Dummett; Krafth, Almiron, Hayden, Longstaff, Atsu, Willems; Joelinton
Predictions
Result: Liverpool (2/13 with Coral)
Correct Score: 3-0 (6/1 with Bet 365)
Anytime Goalscorer: Sadio Mane (22/25 with 888 Sport)
Odds correct at time of article (11:00, 12/09), they are subject to change
