Liverpool vs Newcastle United is a classic fixture in English football, with a rich history and intense rivalries. These two teams have faced each other countless times over the years, creating memorable moments and unforgettable matches.
The rivalry between Liverpool and Newcastle United dates back to the early 20th century when both clubs were dominant forces in English football. The clashes between these two sides have always been fiercely contested, with both teams displaying their skills and determination on the pitch.
Liverpool are three points clear at the top. They are also five points clear of Manchester City – although the defending champions have a game in hand.
There is so much to play for in the entirety of the top half of the table – even as far down as Bournemouth with their game in hand in 12th.
We’ll keep you informed with every kick that counts here on the Al Jazeera live blogs as one of the greatest Premier League seasons unfolds.
After tonight's result, Newcastle have now gone an incredible 28 Premier league games without winning at Anfield, a run stretching back to 1995 - the year of my birth, 29 years ago.
That is the joint-longest such run, alongside Everton at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea, also 28 games going back to 1995.
This is not an easy thing to digest when aggression, street-smarts, intensity and solidity have been such vital features of Howe’s tenure as head coach, but by two important metrics they are more like relegation candidates than pressing for a return to the Champions League.
Away from home, only Sheffield United have a worse record than Newcastle’s one win, seven defeats and two draws. And when it comes to conceding the first goal in Premier League matches, they have lost seven of eight games, with only a single draw to their name.
“That really worries me,” Jamie Carragher said on Sky Sports. “That has to change quickly.”
Those goals came around the time a manager may have been thinking of turning to his bench for fresh legs, so Howe may well be lamenting the lack of options available to him.
While Newcastle can point to their injuries, Howe will also know his side have only earned five points away from St James' Park so far this season and have only kept one clean sheet in their past 19 away games.
They play just three games in January - which could be four if they beat local rivals Sunderland in the FA Cup third round on Saturday - and Howe will hope the winter break allows him to get players fit as they look to qualify for Europe again.
"We're battling to get our best levels back," Howe told BBC Sport. "The effort and determination was there. As long as we continue to see that we'll be fine.
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