Pre-match statsLiverpool chasing historic goals and wins records
Liverpool are nearing more club-record achievements as they travel to Newcastle United in the Premier League this weekend.
Jürgen Klopp’s side have netted 135 times so far this season, which is just three behind the all-time club record of 138 set in 1985-86.
Their next win this term, meanwhile, would see the Reds establish a new club record of 44 victories (including via penalty shootout) in a single campaign.
Read on for more pre-match statistics ahead of Saturday’s 12.30pm BST kick-off at St. James’ Park…
There has only been one goalless draw in the last 71 league encounters (and 76 in all competitions) between the sides, which came last season at St. James’ Park.
Liverpool have scored 43 Premier League goals at St. James’ Park – the most they have netted at any away ground in the era. They have also scored 43 at the three different stadiums Tottenham Hotspur have used.
Diogo Jota could make his 50th Premier League appearance for the Reds.
If Jordan Henderson features on Tyneside he will become the first Liverpool player to reach 50 appearances this season.
Liverpool have collected 37 points from a possible 39 in their last 13 Premier League matches, winning 12 and drawing at Manchester City.
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James Milner played 136 times for Newcastle, scoring 11 goals, during a spell from 2004 to 2008.
Mohamed Salah has scored six goals in nine games against the Magpies for Liverpool, while the Egyptian’s record versus teams managed by Eddie Howe is nine in seven.
Since Howe’s appointment in November, Newcastle have won 11 and drawn five of 23 Premier League fixtures.
Divock Origi has scored on each of his last two outings at St. James’ Park.
The Reds have scored 40 Premier League goals away from home this season. Since 1990, they have only netted 40 or more in one other campaign – 48 during 2013-14.
Newcastle have won each of their last six home games – the first time they have had such a streak at St. James’ Park since 2004.
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