Newcastle have two games against Liverpool on the horizon, including a cup final - so what needs to go their way to upset the odds?

Since losing their first Premier League home game against Newcastle 2-0 in April 1994, Liverpool are unbeaten in their past 28 against the Magpies at Anfield in the competition (W23 D5). Meanwhile, Newcastle are winless in 16 Premier League games against the Reds,

There are many threads for any football fan to follow when Liverpool squares off with Newcastle United in Premier League action.

Liverpool assistant coach John Heitinga is set to lead Liverpool in the dugout for their next two domestic games, as a result of Arne Slot and Sipke Hulshoff ‘s bans. Former Everton player Heitinga joined Liverpool as an assistant coach in the summer and has now been thrust back into the spotlight.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot was handed a two-match touchline suspension on Wednesday for his conduct toward match officials after the Merseyside derby against Everton. Slot admitted to a charge that he “acted in an improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words and/or behavior towards both the match referee and an assistant referee” after the 2-2 draw at Goodison Park on Feb.

Arne Slot will be on the touchline as Liverpool host Newcastle in the Premier League tonight. It will serve as a dress rehearsal of the Carabao Cup final between the two sides next month, and Liverpool will be confident of landing an early blow at Anfield.