Newcastle United visiting Anfield remains one of the highlights of the Premier League calendar. Expect the build-up to include televised repeats of the legendary back-to-back 4-3 results that occurred here in the 1990s and excitable television pundits eager to argue that another classic could be on the cards.
The more romantic punters might be attracted by the 100/1 (101.0) on offer with Bet365 for yet another 4-3 Liverpool win. But be wary – a tight encounter is a distinct possibility.
The two sides are separated by just one point in the league table and Newcastle will surely be seeking a cagier affair to finish 2011. Having stopped the rot of six games without a win by triumphing at struggling Bolton, Alan Pardew will want to keep the momentum going by avoiding defeat at Anfield – where Liverpool are unbeaten in the Premier League this season.
The problem for Kenny Dalglish’s side is that unbeaten record includes twice as many draws as it does wins. Liverpool have really struggled to break sides down at Anfield and 11 goals from nine games represents a worse goalscoring record than bottom-club Blackburn, whom they failed to beat at home last time out.
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Fortunately, only seven goals have been conceded – the fourth-best defensive home record in the Premier League – and for this reason the 9/10 (1.90) on offer with Bet365 for under 2.5 goals to be scored represents a decent price. You have to go back six games to find any Liverpool match that had three goals in it and a competent defensive performance from Newcastle at Anfield should see that run continue on Friday.
Bet of the Day: Under 2.5 goals at 9/10 (1.90) with Bet365
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