Newcastle United shock Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool

“What Newcastle’s players lack – and Liverpool’s players have regained in abundance – is belief”.

James Milner, Christian Benteke, Roberto Firmino and Philippe Coutinho should all should return to the starting line-up for Liverpool, who have Emre Can out through suspension.

Though the dream of Liverpool winning the Premier League is a nice one, the first priority is without a doubt qualifying for next season’s Champions League.

Last Meeting: It was a fairly underwhelming encounter when the sides met on Tyneside in November 2014, but Ayoze Perez continued his emergence by scoring the only goal to give Newcastle victory.

Speaking on Sky Sports after the game, former Liverpool midfielder Hamann said: “A tame Lovren header [in the 85th minute] was the first shot Rob Elliot had to save”.

England worldwide Sturridge, who only recently returned to fitness following an injury layoff, has dropped down to the bench following his two-goal contribution during the 6-1 League Cup win over Southampton on Wednesday.

“Physically and defensively the Premier League is the best in the world, but there are hardly any big teams who are prepared to play proper attacking and entertaining football”.

Not one English player has scored for Newcastle United this season (along with Southampton and Stoke City). They’re now not working well as a team, and McClaren needs to get them playing.

Newcastle have looked lost at the back too.

Wijnaldum arrived from PSV Eindhoven and managed to put four past Norwich City, but other than that, the Dutch global has failed to live up to his price tag. Cheick Tiote is also likely to miss the game having not recovered from the groin injury yet.

Newcastle boss Steve McClaren spoke of Klopp ahead of the match, praising the coach and his abilities.