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Nobody connected with Liverpool Football Club will ever forget the Rafa Benítez years. Despite ups and downs across his reign, that night in Istanbul 2005 ensured that the Spanish manager would go down in Reds history. He is still very much connected with the city but tonight he'll put that to one side as he prepares his team to play its role in what has been an incredible race for the Premier League title. As The Reds and Manchester City have maintained their relentless form across the season, many potential king makers have come and gone. The Magpies and Leicester City are next up looking to make the headlines.

Newcastle United

The Toon Army will be in full voice for their side's final home game of the 2018/19 campaign. Risks of relegation have been averted and in their manager they trust, a man who is to meet with owner Mike Ashley soon to discuss terms of extending his stay in the north east. Tonight's game is a chance for Rafa and certain of his playing staff to show their value to the club, ahead of what could be a very interesting summer, and with an impressive goalkeeper in Dubravka and their dangerman Rondon chasing down everything, they may be able to pull off a surprise. The form guide shows a pair of wins, draws and losses for the black and whites.

Ayoze Perez was forced to leave the game against Brighton last weekend and is a big doubt for Rafa's team. Miguel Almiron is also going to be missed although there could be a place in the back-line for the returning Jamaal Lascelles. Former Anfield star Jonjo Shelvey should face up against his old side in midfield, while much will be expected from Atsu to support Rondon upfront.

Newcastle potential starting line-up:

Dubravka; Manquillo; Schar, Lascelles, Dummett, Ritchie; Kenedy, Shelvey, Hayden, Atsu; Rondon

Liverpool

Jürgen Klopp's message to his player's after Wednesday's 3-0 defeat at Camp Nou was a positive one, and rightly so. His team did the club proud, dominating much of the proceedings but, as we've seen before in football, leaving the pitch scratching their heads at the scoreline. Some commentators have said that they need to put that disappointment behind them, however, it is more likely that they will use it to spur them on. Perform to that level again tonight, and the three points will almost certainly be theirs. And if they can take a confidence-boosting goal glut into Tuesday's Champions League encounter, you never know.

Naby Keita is out for the rest of the season after a poor challenge from Rakitic midweek damaged his groin. Other than him and a doubt with Adam Lallana, Klopp should be able to take his pick from the squad. Unlike Barcelona, who rested all eleven starters for their LaLiga game on Saturday, The Reds cannot afford to risk points in the league, so we expect most of the recognised first team to take to the field - although Firmino may be given some further time to fully recover. If Klopp can tie up the game early, expect some of the key men to be brought off.

Liverpool potential starting line-up:

Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Lovren, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Wijnaldum; Salah, Mane, Sturridge