Chris Sutton and Paul Merson make same Liverpool vs Newcastle prediction but Alan Shearer disagrees

Paul Wheelock Sat, 31 January 2026 at 3:40 pm UTC·5 min read It's a big game at Anfield tonight as Liverpool play host to Newcastle United (8pm kick-off). Win and the Reds will climb above bitter rivals Manchester United into the top four or top five depending on the outcome of Chelsea's home clash with West Ham United earlier on in the evening (5.30pm kick-off).Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement But defeat would leave the Reds level on points with Newcastle and it would increase the threat of the defending Premier League champions missing out on Champions League football altogether next season. Now there's a still long way to go in the campaign - and even if the Reds...