The St James' Park faithful may choose to bare their teeth at Jurgen Klopp when Newcastle host Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday evening.
The two teams have experienced vastly different seasons, with the Magpies pushing for a return to European action, sitting five points above the Reds in ninth. Eddie Howe's side boast the best defensive record in the top flight, conceding just 13 goals in 22 games, less than half of the 28 their opponents this weekend have shipped.
While scoring goals continues to be a problem, Newcastle's upwards trajectory is clear to see - as is Liverpool's downward spiral. After many years competing at the top, the Anfield club need a miracle to qualify for the Champions League and a summer overhaul is on the cards.
