Michael Owen has a prediction and some great stats ahead of Liverpool v Newcastle, some positive and some negative…

Friday night, Prenton Park, Liverpool v Newcastle – the stage set for plenty of goals….again.

Liverpool confirm star player Mamadou Sakho misses Newcastle match due to UEFA investigation.

Rafa Benitez: “We have to be sure that we stick together and play to win….We have to believe.”

Mark Lawrenson thinks that Rafa will get a good pat on the back for his services to Liverpool but…

Jurgen Klopp: “If they (Sunderland & Norwich)) are afraid of Newcastle then I can understand that because they are really good.”

Jurgen Klopp: “We know all about the physical strength of Newcastle – we need a team who are really fit for this game.”

Paul Merson: “I was impressed with Newcastle…”

Liverpool’s current longest-serving first team player is looking forward to seeing Rafa Benitez again on Saturday.

Michael Owen: “I’m looking forward to seeing the reception Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez gets on Merseyside.”