Premier League leaders Liverpool head to St. James’ Park for an exciting clash against Newcastle United. The match kicks off at 1:15 AM Nepal Time on Thursday, December 5.
Fresh off a monumental week with back-to-back 2-0 victories over Manchester City and Real Madrid, Arne Slot’s Liverpool look to extend their lead at the top of the table. Newcastle, however, aim to bounce back from a couple of underwhelming results and will rely on their strong home form to challenge the high-flying Reds.
Match Details
- Date: December 5, 2024
- Time: 1:15 AM NST
- Location: St James’ Park, Newcastle, England
- Referee: Andy Madley
- VAR: Stuart Attwell
Newcastle Team News and Predicted Lineup
Newcastle face concerns over Alexander Isak, who picked up a contact injury against Crystal Palace but remains in contention to feature. Joelinton is expected to start despite a minor knock, but Joe Willock’s availability is unclear. Emil Krafth, Jamaal Lascelles, and Sven Botman remain long-term absentees.
Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
Pope; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Guimaraes, Joelinton, Tonali; Gordon, Isak, Barnes
Liverpool Team News and Predicted Lineup
Arne Slot will be without key defensive figures Conor Bradley and Ibrahima Konate, as well as Alisson, Diogo Jota, and Federico Chiesa. Trent Alexander-Arnold’s return is a boost, while Joe Gomez’s recent performances ensure he starts alongside Virgil van Dijk. Kostas Tsimikas remains sidelined but is expected to return soon.
Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Nunez
Match Analysis and Score Prediction
Liverpool are in imperious form, having outclassed Manchester City and Real Madrid in the past week. Newcastle, however, are a formidable opponent on home turf, with victories over Tottenham, Arsenal, and Chelsea this season. The atmosphere at St. James’ Park will push Eddie Howe’s side to test the league leaders.
While Newcastle could cause problems, Liverpool’s ability to grind out results under pressure gives them the edge.
Prediction: Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool
How to Watch in Nepal
Fans in Nepal can stream the match live on platforms like Amazon Prime Video or Peacock (via VPN services if required).
