I asked AI to predict Liverpool v Newcastle United - with Alexander Isak and Mo Salah moments key

Like it or loathe it, we live a world where AI - or artificial intelligence - is creeping into every corner of society.

Long gone are the days of predictive text or autocorrect being your only daily dalliance with an industry that was formerly resigned to the big screen or fiction.

Now, it’s in everything, and can do virtually everything, too - including, it seems, predict Premier League football results.

So, we asked X’s own AI, Grok, to get its crystal ball out and predict what would happen as Newcastle United take on Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League looking to win for the first time three decades on the red half of Merseyside. And here’s what it said.

The context

Now, I think we all know this was never going to be easy.

It was never going to be a walk in the park getting back into Europe, nor was it ever going to be easy winning at Anfield - something the Magpies haven’t done since the days of Andy Cole and Kevin Keegan.

So, to ask them to the second bit, was always going to be tough - and it’s likely to have a major impact on the former.

Just five points separate third and 10th. That drops to two when parting fifth - a likely Champions League spot - and 10th.

A win for the Magpies on the road has the power to take them third in the table, a loss would keep them right in the Euro battle fight.

Grok says: “Liverpool are in scintillating form, unbeaten in their last 23 matches across all competitions and fresh off a 2-0 win over Manchester City. Mohamed Salah is rewriting record books, with 25 goals and 14 assists in the league, and he’s scored in eight straight games. Their home record is formidable: nine wins from 12 league matches at Anfield this season, averaging 2.17 goals per game.

“Arne Slot’s side is tactically disciplined, boasting a goal difference of +36 and conceding just 24 goals all season. However, injuries to Joe Gomez (hamstring) and possibly Conor Bradley could test their defensive depth, though Ibrahima Konaté might return to bolster the backline.”

When assessing Newcastle’s chances, it says: “Newcastle, under Eddie Howe, are coming off a wild 4-3 victory over Nottingham Forest, where they led 4-1 before nearly collapsing. Alexander Isak (17 goals) and Anthony Gordon (8 goals) are in fine form, with Isak involved in 24 goals in 24 league games.

“Yet, their defense is a glaring weakness, having conceded 33 goals—nine more than Liverpool—and leaking three in their last outing. They’ve lost three of their last five league games, and their record against Liverpool is dismal: no wins in their last 16 Premier League meetings, including a 3-3 draw earlier this season at St. James’ Park.

“Sven Botman’s potential return could help, but Joelinton and Jamaal Lascelles remain doubtful.”

The prediction: Liverpool ?? Newcastle United ??

Grok, isn’t so sure three points will be coming Newcastle’s way at Anfield.

It says: “Historically, Liverpool dominate this fixture at home, unbeaten in their last 28 league games against Newcastle at Anfield (since 1994). Recent encounters have been high-scoring—six goals in each of the last two meetings—suggesting an open game is possible. Newcastle’s attacking threat means they could nick a goal, but Liverpool’s relentless pressure and Salah’s unstoppable form should overwhelm the Magpies’ shaky backline. Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Newcastle United.”

It thinks Salah will likely score, possibly assisted by Dominik Szoboszlai or Trent Alexander-Arnold, while Isak will net for the Magpies.

It concludes: “Liverpool’s superior form, home advantage, and historical edge make them heavy favorites. Newcastle’s resilience might keep it competitive for a stretch, but the Reds should extend their lead at the top to 14 points by night’s end.”