Liverpool v Newcastle United: match preview

Rafael Benítez has never lost in five meetings against Liverpool as manager of Valencia, Chelsea and Newcastle United but it will require something special to preserve that record beyond Saturday. Liverpool have scored more goals and won more home games against Newcastle than any other team in the Premier League era – 89 and 17 respectively – and, in Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah, have two forwards in outstanding form. Salah is bidding to score in a seventh successive game, a feat last achieved at Liverpool by Daniel Sturridge in 2014, while Firmino has 15 in his last 18 starts. Andy Hunter

Saturday 5.30pm Sky Sports Premier League

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