Despite win over Newcastle, it was revealed how the FA is still affecting Liverpool

Liverpool's win for Jürgen Klopp's side in the run-up to their first Champions League game against Real Madrid. Three golden points for the Reds thanks to goals from Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo. It was a high-stakes clash in a Premier League that remains red-hot when it comes to the title race. In that respect, it is an open secret that Newcastle United have been one of the biggest sensations in the Premier League so far this season. England's nouveau riche have certainly stepped up to the plate with the aim of challenging for the Champions League 2023-2024. As for Liverpool, they have been alternating light and shade for some time now.

Eddie Howe will start with Nick Pope, who will have the task of stopping the attacking might of his opponents. In terms of his defensive line-up, he would go for Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schar, Sven Botman and Dan Burn. Up front, three players of the calibre of Sean Longstaff, Joelinton and Elliot Anderson would provide the criteria for their wide midfield. Miguel Almiron, Allan Saint-Maximin and Alexander Isak would be in search of goals.

Turning now to Jürgen Klopp's tactical arrangement, he would start with Alisson Becker, who was the wall for the Brazilian national team at the 2022 World Cup. The back four would consist of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez, Virgil van Dijk (back in the starting line-up) and Andrew Robertson. Fabinho Tavares, Stefan Bajcetic and Jordan Henderson would be in the engine room, leaving the attack to Darwin Nunez, Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo.

<strong>FA affects Liverpool</strong>

The This is Anfield account revealed that it is now 30 games in which Liverpool have not had a penalty in their favour. Despite the fact that there have been plays with the possibility of being marked as penalties, the referees assigned by the FA have decided to deprive the Reds of being able to take a penalty. A clear sign of the FA's affectation of Liverpool.