Premier League
To the disappointment of Newcastle fans, Isaac's absence was immediately felt in the first match of the season, when the "Magpies" finished 0:0 away against Aston Villa. This is hardly what manager Eddie Howe would have been looking for after their unsatisfactory summer, both internally and in the transfer market, but the return in front of their own fans now gives hope for something more. However, 2015 was the year when Newcastle last defeated Liverpool in a league match.
Liverpool started their title defense with a victory. This came after two late goals for a 4:2 home win against Bournemouth. Now a more serious test awaits, as last season Liverpool lost three of their last four away games. There is still room for improvement defensively for the Merseysiders, who played out a thrilling 3:3 draw at Newcastle's stadium last time.
Prediction: Both teams to score, over 2.5 goalsGoals are the first thing I think predisposes this interesting clash. Both teams have proven they can score but also concede goals at times, so I expect to see a high-scoring match.
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