Liverpool continues its quest for the Premier League title on Wednesday against Newcastle United, aiming to extend their significant 11-point lead. The Reds are coming off a 2-0 victory against Manchester City that solidified their title ambitions, while Newcastle comes fresh from a thrilling 4-3 victory over Nottingham Forest. If Newcastle manages to win, they may jump into the top four.
Match Details
- Date: Wednesday, Feb. 26
- Time: 3:15 p.m. ET
- Location: Anfield, Liverpool, England
- TV: USA Network
- Live stream: Fubo (try for free)
- Odds: Liverpool -200; Draw +370; Newcastle +500
Recent Form and Key Players
Liverpool’s performances may not reflect their earlier precision, yet victories keep stacking up, leading many to believe the title race is effectively settled. An unexpected loss for Arsenal against West Ham further boosted Liverpool’s cushion. Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah’s incredible season continues to set benchmarks in the league.
However, forward Darwin Nunez faces scrutiny from manager Arne Slot regarding his recent performances after lackluster outings in previous matches. Slot communicated his frustrations but noted recent improvements in Nunez’s training efforts, indicating potential for a comeback.
Projected Lineup
- Alisson
- Alexander-Arnold
- Konate
- van Dijk
- Robertson
- Gravenberch
- Mac Allister
- Salah
- Szoboszlai
- Jones
- Jota
Prediction
Considering the persistent fatigue Liverpool has faced throughout the season, the upcoming match against a motivated Newcastle is expected to be fiercely contested. Nonetheless, both teams might settle for a draw. Prediction: Liverpool 1 - Newcastle United 1
