Newcastle United getting ready to meet Liverpool in the 189th clash between the two in English Premier League history. The match will take place at St James’ Park in Newcastle, United Kingdom, on Monday, August 25, at 8 PM (19:00 GMT). This much-anticipated matchup comes as each team boasts their own stories to write on the field. Significantly, Newcastle’s star striker, Alexander Isak, will miss the match as he transits through persistent transfer talks.
In that match’s long and storied history, the historic rivalry has found Liverpool winning 93 times to Newcastle’s 50 wins. In the Premier League, Newcastle last defeated Liverpool in league action back in December of 2015. They got the shutout win, 2-0, on their home ground. Following a famous upset 2-1 win over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final earlier this season, it was only right Watch Along fans enjoyed an upset themselves. This victory displayed their ability to take on established foes with greater pedigree.
Recent Form and Key Players
Following last year’s disappointment, Liverpool began the new campaign with a bang, thrashing Bournemouth 4-2 at home on the opening day. The Pride have looked to continue this momentum as they approached their match-up against Newcastle. Injuries have certainly helped conspire against manager Arne Slot. Perhaps most importantly, he will continue to miss Jeremie Frimpong, who is recovering from a hamstring injury he picked up prior to the international break. A third change being tested is Joe Gomez after getting a touch, so he might not be healthy enough to start.
For Newcastle, the loss of Alexander Isak is even more impactful. It’s little wonder then that Isak scored 23 league goals last season and has been one of the most vital assets to Eddie Howe’s attacking prowess. In Isak, Howe has a potent weapon to turn to alongside increasingly valuable club additions. He acknowledged the difficult situation surrounding Isak’s expected transfer.
“We love Alex in the sense of what he’s done for the football club since he’s been here, what he’s contributed, what he’s given, how professional he’s been.” – Eddie Howe
Even without Isak, the Magpies are not lacking in desire to send Liverpool back up the M62 empty-handed. The team has shown resilience under Howe’s management and will look to leverage home advantage at St James’ Park.
Strategies and Expectations
For either team though, it is game time and both are eager to charge on full throttle. Liverpool will want to show their superiority and the Magpies will look to capitalize on any mistakes made. Howe mentioned that facing Liverpool is always a tough challenge and highlighted the expectations that come with playing at home.
“Nothing to do with anything that’s in the media a lot, but I think if you go to Newcastle, you know what to expect,” – Arne Slot
Having sent both managers fierce warnings about what’s at stake, fans can count on what should be another epic clash on the pitch. Howe described the upcoming match as a “lose/lose situation” for his team, indicating that the pressure is palpable despite their recent cup victory.
“It is a lose/lose situation to a degree for us because I don’t think we can come out of this winning in any situation,” – Eddie Howe
Newcastle’s gameplan will most certainly be to stay organized defensively, and attack on the counter when possible. Liverpool will likely look to control possession as much as possible and create chances to score using their explosive offense.
Looking Ahead
Keep checking back as match day approaches for exclusive content from both teams as they finalize their lineups and strategies. Fans are eager to see how Newcastle will cope without Isak and whether Liverpool can maintain their early-season form despite injury setbacks. As the historic rivalry between these two clubs continues, the upcoming clash promises rich tradition and fervent competition.
