Newcastle United may not have a better opportunity to exact revenge on Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool for the only blemish on their Premier League record this season. A late Fabio Carvalho winner meant the Magpies would taste defeat on the road at Anfield, back in August.
It remains their only defeat in the top flight this season, an incredible feat given the reverse fixture took place in August. So much has happened since then, but one thing has, Newcastle presence in the European places.
There can be no denying Eddie Howe's side are performing above expectations, rubbing shoulders with Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Spurs for a Champions League berth. There's no sign of Chelsea and indeed this weekend's opponents, Liverpool, in the race for the top-four.
