It’s rarely a dull occasion when these two collide, and a thrilling affair is projected on Tyneside on Monday night.
An Alexander Isak-shaped cloud looms over the upcoming bout, with the Swede out of action again amid heavy transfer interest from the Reds. Newcastle have so far rebuffed Liverpool attempts to prise away the star centre-forward, who’s perhaps compromised his relationship with the Toon Army in a bid to earn the move he craves.
