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Liverpool on Monday night.

The Reds travel to St.

But the visit of Liverpool should provide more excitement, especially with the final match of the second round of Premier League fixtures set against the ongoing saga surrounding Alexander Isak.

The Sweden forward continues to train alone as he angles for a move to Liverpool, with Eddie Howe confirming the 25-year-old won’t be involved against the Premier League champions on Monday.

Despite that, Lineker is hoping for goals in the north-east, and the former Match of the Day presenter predicted Liverpool will just shave a five-goal cracker.

“Do I upset Alan Shearer.

Or do I not upset Alan Shearer?” Lineker told the Premier League’s website as he gave his verdict on all 10 weekend matches.

“I think I’m going to upset him.

Given the last five meetings between the clubs have resulted in 20 goals - included a 3-3 draw when they last faced off at St James Park - predicting goals should be a safe bet.

The Reds will hope to carry the same offensive threat as was shown last week against Bournemouth, but add more defensive resolve.

Speaking ahead of the game, Arne Slot claimed the return of Ryan Gravenberch should strengthen Liverpool’s porous core, and said he expects to face a hostile atmosphere on the banks of the Tyne.

“If you go to Newcastle, you know what to expect,” said the Dutchman in Thursday’s press conference

Howe and Slot are expecting an intense atmosphere on Monday when Liverpool faces Newcastle
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