Liverpool v Newcastle

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Liverpool's impressive unbeaten run in the Premier League continued on the weekend with a solid 2-0 win away from home at the current title-holders Manchester City which not only handed The Reds a valuable three points but also extended the merseyside club's lead at the top of the table to a significant 11 points ahead of these midweek fixtures.

Newcastle United also collected all three points with a 4-3 home win against Nottingham Forest although it wasn't exactly plain sailing for The Magpies as the north-east club threw away a 4-1 lead and had to endure a nervy finish to the game as Forest stormed back with two goals in the second half.

Liverpool are now unbeaten in their last 23 matches overall in the Premier League which has given Arne Slot's side a healthy lead over second placed Arsenal and The Reds' points cushion could extend to as much as 14 points if Liverpool pick up all three points against Newcastle United and Arsenal lose.

15 wins within these previous 23 matches suggest Liverpool stand an excellent chance of claiming the spoils here at Anfield on Wednesday night especially as The Reds have picked up eight wins within their last 10 home games in the English top flight.

Newcastle United endured a nervous finish to their Sunday fixture against Nottingham Forest despite heading into half-time with a seemingly unassailable 4-1 lead and this encounter provided an example of Newcastle's inconsistent streak in recent times in the domestic top flight.

Indeed, despite picking up recent wins against Southampton 3-1 away from home and the aforementioned 4-3 home win against Nottingham Forest, these victories have been offset by losses incurred at the hands of Bournemouth 4-1, Fulham 2-1 and Manchester City 4-0 respectively.

Earlier in the season, Newcastle United had posted an impressive six-match winning streak from mid-December through to mid-January which included wins gained on the road at Ipswich Town, Manchester United and Tottenham which Eddie Howe's side will be hoping can spur them onto victory at Anfield on Wednesday night.

However, Newcastle United have managed to register just five wins from their previous 11 outings on their travels in the Premier League whilst also being handed four defeats in the process which throws a fair amount of doubt over whether The Magpies can inflict only a second loss at home for Liverpool this season on Wednesday night.

Liverpool v Newcastle United Verdict

Previous history suggests Liverpool hold the edge over Newcastle United for this upcoming clash at Anfield as The Reds have won six out of their last seven meetings against their north-east visitors and the merseyside club are expected to be highly motivated to take the spoils in this encounter as well.

Therefore, our main bet will be Liverpool win @ 1.50

Other side bets worth considering:

Liverpool win & Over 2 goals @ 1.86

Correct Score: Liverpool 2-1 @ 9.50