With UCL league phase in rearview, Liverpool, Newcastle square off
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Liverpool and Newcastle United have both secured advancement in the UEFA Champions League. But each could use a good result when they meet at Anfield in Saturday's late kickoff if they intend to return to the continental competition next season.
Sixth-place Liverpool (10-7-6, 36 points) qualified directly for the round of 16 by winning five of their last six continental f