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Liverpool cannot slip up in the run-in and a trip to in-form Newcastle is a far trickier prospect than they might have expected earlier in the season. The Reds are buoyed by Jurgen Klopp’s new contract announcement and having one foot in the Champions League final after beating Villarreal in the first leg of their semi-final.
The further good news for Liverpool is that Newcastle last beat them in December 2015 when a Martin Skrtel own goal and Georgino Wijnaldum dink earned the hosts a win at St James’ Park during Steve McClaren’s tenure. Newcastle have won their past four games and could win five Premier League matches in a row for the first time since 2014. To make things a touch more daunting for Liverpool, Newcastle have won their past six home games.
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