Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has decided not to appeal his 10-game ban for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.

The Uruguay international was handed the ban on Thursday for a blatant bite on Ivanovic’s arm during Sunday’s 2-2 draw with the Blues at Anfield.

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In a fans’ Twitter Q&A session the Reds goalkeeper said he can see himself ending his playing days at Anfield, carrying on beyond the three years left on his current deal

Pepe Reina has revealed he could see out the rest of his career at Liverpool, saying “it would be a nice history to be here more than 12 or 13 years”.
The 30-year-old joined the Reds in 2005 and has consistently been the club’s first-choice, making 382 appearances in all competitions.

In a Q&A session with fans on Liverpool’s official Twitter feed, the Spain international said there is every chance he will stay at Anfield beyond the remainder of his contract.

When asked if he wants to finish his playing career at Liverpool, Reina said: “It would be a nice history to be here more than twelve or thirteen years, why not?”

Reina has kept 11 clean sheets in 27 Premier League games this term and will be hoping to make it 12 when the Reds travel to Newcastle on Saturday as they face the rest of the season without the suspended Luis Suarez.

Brendan Rodgers’ men lie seventh in the Premier League table and look like missing out on European football next season, but Reina is prepared for a long-term future with the club.

He added: “I’ve got three more years so I’ll be around for at least three more years I guess and then it depends on Liverpool.”

Alan Pardew’s men are looking for victory as they aim to pull clear of the relegation zone and Willie Duncan is backing the Magpies to claim all three points against the Reds

Newcastle United edged closer to Premier League safety last weekend with a battling 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion and Alan Pardew’s men will be keen to build on that result when they play host to Liverpool at St James’ Park on Saturday evening.

The Magpies have won just one of their last seven matches in all competitions but are chalked up as a 15/8 (2.88) chance to get the better of the Reds this weekend.

Brendan Rodgers’ side have lost just one of their last nine matches but will go into Saturday’s fixture without top scorer Luis Suarez who, of course, begins a substantial ban for biting Branislav Ivanovic at Anfield last Sunday.

Despite the Uruguayan’s absence, the Reds are 11/8 (2.38) favourites to win on Tyneside while the same firm go 5/2 (3.50) that the match ends level.

Two of Liverpool’s last three league matches have ended 0-0 and, should that scoreline be repeated on Saturday, Bet365 will refund all correct score, half-time/full-time or scorecast bets placed before the match kicks off.

With Suarez absent, Liverpool are likely to hand a starting berth to Daniel Sturridge.

The ex-Chelsea striker made an impressive appearance from the substitutes’ bench against his former employers last weekend and is available at 5/1 (6.0) to break the deadlock for the visitors at St James’ Park.

Newcastle, though, will be determined to claim a vital victory in their battle to beat the drop and Senegal international striker Papiss Cisse could play a key role for the Magpies in their quest to claim a much-needed three points against Liverpool.

Cisse has scored 13 goals for the Magpies in all competitions this term, including a dramatic last-gasp winner against Fulham earlier this month, and the 27-year-old striker looks to represent excellent value at 11/2 (6.50) to open the scoring.

The Magpies suffered a shock home defeat at the hands of rivals Sunderland at home two weeks ago but it is worth noting that Alan Pardew’s men have claimed nine of their 10 Premier League victories on home turf this season, including victories over Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.

With that in mind, the Magpies look to be good value at  15/8 (2.88) to improve upon their solid home record by beating Liverpool on Saturday night while Papiss Cisse is the value play at 11/2 (6.50) with the same firm to bag the opening goal of the game.

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Willie Duncan is a freelance sports journalist. Willie, from Edinburgh, has covered Scottish football for over 10 years and he specialises in football betting markets from across Europe. You can also follow Willie on Twitter