Behind Enemy Lines: Rafa Benitez's shadow still hanging over Steve Bruce's Newcastle United ahead of Liverpool visit

Liverpool’s final game of the year sees a trip to Tyneside in the offing as 2020 comes to a close. Join Guy Clarke as we take a look at the Reds’ next opponents, Newcastle United. We find out about the growing pressure on Steve Bruce, the Rafa Benitez shadow hanging over St James’ Park - as well as this summer’s failed takeover bid and how former Reds’ transfer target Jamal Lewis is getting on up in the North East. Giving insight on the Magpies’ fortunes is The Chronicle’s chief Newcastle United writer Lee Ryder. Enjoy.Fill in the Blood Red census here: https://data.reachplc.com/203554478398974The Liverpool Echo sends a twice-daily Liverpool FC bulletin out via email with the all latest news, views and analysis from Anfield. Sign up for this service here: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/Join our Blood Red podcast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/Watch and subscribe to our Blood Red videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-TbqyJWlhRPedk-if0rKtw?view_as=subscriberVisit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fcDownload our Liverpool FC app for free: Apple – https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/lfc-echo/id1255495425 Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mirror.liverpoolfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices