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Liverpool will play against Newcastle today, and as a Merseyside fan, I want to explain why Liverpool will be able to win the first match of the season.
1. First of all, they need to realize their advantage in attack. Liverpool has Isak, Wirtz, Gakpo, Solboslay and Ngumoa. It is especially important that Isak withstands the psychological pressure - this is his first match in Newcastle after the scandalous transfer.
2. Do not lose the center of the field. Soboslay and Gravenberch must control the pace, because Newcastle will certainly try to impose an intense fight at home.
3. Withstand the starting pressure. St. James' Park is a very difficult place for visiting teams. It is important for Liverpool not to concede in the first 15-20 minutes and not allow the hosts to disperse the emotions of the stands.
4. Use the flanks.
Frinpong and Kerkes should actively connect forward. Liverpool can create a numerical advantage on the edges through quick transitions.
5. Wirtz needs space between the lines. If he regularly receives the ball behind Newcastle's midfielders, this could be one of the main keys to victory.
6. Play reliably in defense. This is probably Liverpool's biggest risk: the defense has been significantly rebuilt, and Van Dijk himself admitted that the new defense needs time to come together.
7. Do not allow Vissi and Barnes to attack into free space. Newcastle are dangerous when they get the opportunity to quickly switch from defense to attack.
8. Realize the first serious opportunity. According to Oddschecker, Liverpool were favorites with about a 54% chance of winning before the game, but Newcastle's home advantage makes the match far from easy.
My key scenario
Liverpool need to survive the first 20 minutes, take control of the centre and find Wirtz between the lines, bring Isak out for shots and not open up after scoring.
If that works out, I would expect something like 1-2 in favour of Liverpool. One of the pre-match predictions also gives exactly that score.
Historically, Liverpool also have the advantage: in the Premier League, they have beaten Newcastle 38 times to 11 wins for the “forty”, and the last head-to-head meeting in January ended in a 4-1 victory for Liverpool
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