Liverpool’s riposte, with Benitez now on the touchline directing Newcastle operations, seemed to have brought a third goal only for Firmino to be flagged offside before bundling home the ball.
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Sturridge has netted six goals in six Premier League starts against Newcastle United and has scored 50 goals in all competitions for Liverpool, despite only appearing 87 times for the club.
“It’s an injury, it’s serious, but we will try everything, everything to ensure that his season is not over without taking risks for the player – that’s how it is”, he said.
“Before the game you always have to think about getting three points”.
The team could also snag a Champions League spot if they could sweep their remaining five matches, but it would be a long shot considering that powerhouse team Manchester City is holding firm to the fourth and last slot. We have to fight to the end..
“That’s two massive points, Man City at home and Liverpool away”, the 33-year-old added. Second-placed Tottenham Hotspur, on 68, entertain West Bromwich Albion on Monday.
Rafa Benitez says having Liverpool and Newcastle fans together at his return for Anfield will make for a fantastic atmosphere.
Prior to the match, it was announced that defender Mamadou Sakho had been suspended by the club after being charged with doping offences.
For that to happen, Cisse will need to find a few more goals in the game and future fixtures to close out Newcastle’s 2015-16 Premier League season.
“It’s a big step because we can keep believing and fighting”. They gave a reaction when we needed one and know what we had to do if we want to stay up.
Aston Villa, who have already been relegated, lost 4-2 to visiting Southampton as they slumped to a 10th defeat in a row and endured more abuse from their fans.
“Today, especially first-half, was really good and the second-half – after the draw – a game can change but it didn’t”, he continued, saying that they were “still dominant” and “played football”. The other result was a 2-1 win over AFC Bournemouth.
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Sunderland are one point from safety and with fourth-bottom Norwich City not playing this weekend, they would climb out of the bottom three with a draw or win against the Gunners. We know it’s important.
