Liverpool FC will look to extend their Premier League winning streak to six appearances when they host Newcastle United tonight.

The Reds have won back-to-back games 1-0 as they look to keep pace with title rivals Manchester City and Chelsea.

Mohamed Salah’s penalty was enough to win them over against Steven Gerrard’s return on Saturday and keep their momentum going.

Newcastle, meanwhile, returned to earth after their first win of the season against Burnley was followed by a 4-0 loss to Leicester last weekend.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of tonight’s game.

Liverpool FC welcome Newcastle United to the Premier League this evening, when the two opposing sides of the table meet.

Liverpool beat Aston Villa 1-0 thanks to a penalty kick from Mohamed Salah as Jurgen Klopp’s side followed Manchester City and Chelsea in the title race.

The Reds have won five straight Premier League games and will be looking to extend that streak against Newcastle, who are desperate for points under Eddie Howe.

Newcastle entered tonight’s game 19th in the table and suffered a 4-0 loss to Leicester last weekend. Their trip to Anfield kicks off a series of games against Premier League champions City and resurgent Manchester United.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of tonight’s game.

Liverpool FC welcome Newcastle United to the Premier League tonight as Jurgen Klopp’s side look to continue their winning streak.

Last weekend’s 1-0 win over Aston Villa was Liverpool’s seventh straight win in all competitions, with Mohamed Salah’s penalty being enough to earn three important points in the Premier League.

The Reds are looking to keep pace with Manchester City and Chelsea in the title race but they face a side tonight that held them to two draws last season.

Newcastle enter tonight’s game 19th in the standings after last weekend’s 4-0 loss to Leicester and manager Eddie Howe will be in desperate need of points as his side enter a race that sees them face off against the Premier League champions City and Manchester City at Christmas.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of tonight’s game.

Liverpool FC face Newcastle United tonight in the Premier League as the hosts look to keep pace with Manchester City and Chelsea in the title race.

It is six years since Newcastle last beat Liverpool, but the Magpies were unbeaten against the Reds in the last campaign, drawing Jurgen Klopp’s side twice in the Premier League.

The campaign has been much more difficult for Newcastle this year, however, and Eddie Howe’s side enter tonight’s game 19th in the standings and are desperate for points to bolster their hopes of survival.

Liverpool are on a seven-game winning streak in all competitions and top scorer Mohamed Salah will have the chance to add to this season’s tally against a side from Newcastle who entered this week’s fixtures after conceding more goals than any other team in the division.

Here’s all the information you need to know ahead of tonight’s game.

When is Liverpool vs Newcastle?

The match will start at 8:00 p.m. GMT on Thursday, December 16.

How can I watch it?

It will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1, with coverage starting at 7 p.m. BT Sport customers can also stream the match live on the BT Sport website and mobile app.

What is the news of the team?

Roberto Firmino and Divock Origi could be available for Liverpool, while Diogo Jota is expected to return to the starting lineup after being fit enough to come off the bench in the win over Aston Villa. With the Reds facing Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, Klopp could make further changes, with potential options from Ibrahima Konate and James Milner.

Newcastle are without injured Paul Dummett, but his health is healthy elsewhere. Ciaran Clarke is available again after serving a suspension.

Possible alignments

Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konaté, Van Djik, Robertson; Fabinho, Milner, Oxlade-Chamberlain; Salah, Jota, Mane

Newcastle: Dubravka; Manquillo, Schar, Lascelles, Clarke, Lewis; Shelvey, Willock, Almiron; Saint-Maximin, Wilson

Chances

Liverpool: 1/8

Draw: 8/1

Newcastle: 18/1

Prediction

As the Premier League’s most elusive defense comes up against its best attack and fittest player Mohamed Salah, it’s hard to see anything other than a Liverpool win. Liverpool 3-0 Newcastle