Newcastle’s relentless January schedule continues, as we go from a Champions League decider in Paris to a trip to Anfield this weekend.

Wednesday’s 1-1 draw at PSG was a victory in so many ways. Howe got it bang on with his approach, selection and change in formation, the team were organised, committed and created plenty of chances to win it, while so many individuals stepped up, whether it be squad players delivering (Joe Willock), summer signings stepping up (Jacob Ramsey), key men returning (Dan Burn) or star players continuing their strong run of form, with Sven Botman, Lewis Miley and Sandro Tonali all excellent.

It was a night of positives and progress, but it’s vital we take that into our latest test away from home comforts, especially when our poor form on the road has often been our undoing in the Premier League this season.

The question is, will Howe stick with a back five? Have we got the energy to go again? Can we show the same heart, resilience and attacking intent at Anfield after struggling to impose ourselves on the road domestically?

Liverpool are in a funny patch of form. They’ve only lost 1 of their last 15 in all competitions, excelling in the Champions League and beating Qarabag 6-0 on Wednesday. Yet, in the league, they lost 3-2 to Bournemouth last weekend and have drawn their previous four against Burnley (1-1), Arsenal (0-0), Fulham (2-2) and Leeds (0-0).

Speaking to the media on Friday morning, Howe had this to say on the trip to Liverpool and Bruno’s chances of returning:

“For us it’s about making sure we perform in every game, regardless of where we play. It’s a great fixture. Historically, it’s been a great fixture. We want to try and do that justice by being the best we can.”

“It’s slightly unknown at the moment (if Bruno can start). He did really well to be with us in Paris – that was down to the fact he was desperate to support the players.

“He did very, very light training. He trained with us yesterday but that was more of a test so we’ll see how he is today. This will be where we decide (for tomorrow).”

Team news

Bruno Guimaraes (ankle) will be assessed, but Joelinton is out once again alongside Fabian Schar, Tino Livramento, Emil Krafth and Jamaal Lascelles.

Jacob Murphy and Will Osula have trained, although it sounds like they’ll be managed carefully after only recently returning to full sessions.

OUT: Tonali, Willock, Elanga, Woltemade.

IN: Bruno, Barnes, Gordon, Wissa.

Tonali has started our last four games and may need a game off, so I could see Bruno returning to our midfield, Ramsey given another chance to impress with his running power and big changes to our front three, seeing the rested trio of Gordon, Barnes and Wissa come back into our attack.

Match prediction

If we play anything like we did for the last 70 minutes on Wednesday, we’ll cause Liverpool real problems at both ends of the pitch.

The issue is, while we were giving our all until the very last minute to find a way past PSG, Liverpool were strolling to a 6-0 win over Qarabag; our play-off opponents!

Hopefully fatigue does not play a part and we can build on that confidence-boosting display in midweek, with the onus also on Howe to stick by that bold approach that certainly paid dividends in Paris.

Expecting goals, plenty end-to-end action and Newcastle to pick up another point on the road.

Prediction: Liverpool 2-2 Newcastle

Howay the lads!