Liverpool have a must-win game at a rejuvenated Newcastle United side in the Premier League early kick-off today. The Reds are still on course for an unprecedented quadruple – but they need to win just about every match between now and the end of the season. It won’t be easy today for Jurgen Klopp’s side because a couple of Brazilian Magpies want to spoil the day for their red-wearing compatriots.The Premier League remains the biggest prize for the Reds as we approach the run-in. With 79 points on the board, the Merseyside giants are locked in a tense battle for the league title, with league leaders Manchester City only having a one-point lead at the top.News nearly as good as winning the Champions League – Klopp in Liverpool until 2026Newcastle’s sensational January signing Bruno Guimaraes has taken to life in the northeast of England like fish to water. Speaking to Daily Mail, the Brazil international midfielder says that his goal is to stop his friends Alisson, Fabinho and Firmino when they meet at St James Park. Bruno’s teammate Joelinton, another Brazilian, has improved considerably under the guidance of manager Eddie Howe – and he wants to prove himself to the Brazil national coach Tite ahead of the upcoming World Cup. This game will capture the attention around the world, so if there is a match to shine in – this is it. It’s been a rollercoaster season for the black and whites. Howe needed five games to get his first win – a 1-0 win over Burnley back in December – and that’s the same month when his side last tasted defeat on Tyneside. Just as Liverpool battle Man City for the title, they’ll have to emulate their rivals and find a way to beat the Magpies at home.Let’s go @NUFC 🖤🤍 pic.twitter.com/GVWFmJMI6o— Bruno Guimarães (@brunoog97) April 29, 2022 Since losing 4-0 to Pep Guardiola’s men at St James’ Park, Newcastle have transformed their home ground into a real fortress. They’ve won their last six games in a row there, taking points off the likes of Manchester United, Leicester and high-flying Wolves. Guimaraes is the latest addition to the Premier League of the five Brazilians to play for these two clubs. The former Lyon midfielder was quick to state his ambitions when asked if he could end Liverpool’s amazing run. The Reds have won 13 of their past 14 in the league – the only blip a 2-2 draw with City. They last defeat came on 28 December.”I hope so! I believe I can achieve that at Newcastle. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be here. We need to think big. I believe in myself. I believe in the manager. When you think about the run we have been on – I’m not scared. I’m at a massive club, and I want to be a legend here. I want to create my story. I want to create history.”Quadruple doesn’t seem to be the hardest word anymoreHowever, one of the Brazilian boys will have to stay off the pitch. Roberto Firmino has picked up a foot injury and won’t be a part of the big Brazilian reunion.PREMIER LEAGUESaturday14.30: (7.75) Newcastle (4.50) Liverpool (1.43)17.00: (2.45) Southampton (3.30) Crystal Palace (3.15)17.00: (2.75) Watford (3.15) Burnley (2.85)17.00: (1.45) Aston Villa (4.50) Norwich (8.50)17.00: (2.70) Wolverhampton (2.95) Brighton (2.90)19.30: (9.00) Leeds (5.50) Man.City (1.32)Sunday16.00: (1.47) Tottenham (4.40) Leicester (7.00)16.00: (4.70) Everton (3.60) Chelsea (1.87)18.30: (4.60) West Ham (3.70) Arsenal (1.85)Monday22.00: (1.80) Man.Utd. (3.70) Brentford (5.00)***odds are subject to change
