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In the Premier League’s 2023-24 season, St James’ Park will witness a fascinating clash as Newcastle United host Liverpool on Sunday, 27th August. This pivotal encounter captures attention as the Magpies hope to bounce back from their recent setback against Manchester City, while the Reds aim to build on their momentum after a spirited come-from-behind victory against Bournemouth.

Analysis:

• Newcastle United: Under Eddie Howe, Newcastle United showed glimpses of promise, with a remarkable victory over Aston Villa early in the season. However, their subsequent defeat against Manchester City reveals vulnerabilities in their defense, having secured only one clean sheet in the last 13 Premier League fixtures. Despite this, the Magpies have displayed considerable resilience at St James’ Park, having suffered only three defeats since the start of 2022, albeit two of these were against Liverpool.
• Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool arrives at St James’ Park riding high on confidence, enjoying an unbeaten streak of 13 matches in the Premier League. Despite some initial defensive challenges against Bournemouth, Liverpool showcased their attacking prowess with goals from Luis Diaz, Mohamed Salah, and Diogo Jota. The Reds have a favorable history against Newcastle, having netted 113 goals against them, the highest against any single opponent in the Premier League era. Their previous win at St James’ Park in February will also serve as a morale booster.

Prediction: Goal.mu predicts: Newcastle United 1-3 Liverpool. Liverpool’s recent form and their historical dominance over Newcastle makes them favorites. Their attacking trio of Diaz, Salah, and Jota looks unstoppable. On the other hand, Newcastle will need to shore up their defense to thwart Liverpool’s attacking waves but may find it challenging given the visitors’ current momentum.