Liverpool face Newcastle in opening Premier League test as Mourinho returns to Madrid
Julien Laurens has backed Liverpool to handle Newcastle while also weighing whether Jose Mourinho can start his Madrid comeback with a win.
Liverpool’s meeting with Newcastle is among the standout fixtures on the opening weekend of the Premier League, according to ESPN analyst Julien Laurens. He also looked ahead to Jose Mourinho’s first match back in Madrid and asked whether the Portuguese coach can begin that return with a victory.
Laurens offered predictions across the weekend’s top games as the new league campaign gets under way. His focus included Liverpool’s early test against Newcastle, a match that will give both sides an immediate measure of where they stand.
The preview also extended beyond England, with Mourinho’s return to Madrid adding another major storyline. Laurens framed that game around the question of whether the former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham manager can mark his comeback with three points.
The predictions were published by ESPN ahead of the weekend’s fixtures, with the opening round setting the tone for the season ahead.
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