Newcastle XI vs Liverpool – Predicted lineup and team news

Newcastle United travel to Anfield on Saturday, aiming to secure their first away victory against Liverpool in the Premier League since 1994.Eddie Howe’s side has moved into a positive period contin...

Newcastle XI vs Liverpool – Predicted lineup and team news
Newcastle XI vs Liverpool – Predicted lineup and team news

Newcastle United travel to Anfield on Saturday, aiming to secure their first away victory against Liverpool in the Premier League since 1994.

Eddie Howe’s side has moved into a positive period continentally, fresh from a 1–1 draw in Paris that secured Champions League knockout football. However, the Magpies have struggled for clinical efficiency on the road, failing to score in six away matches this season. A win tonight would not only break a three-decade hoodoo but also propel them back into the heart of the European qualification race.

Newcastle Team News

Eddie Howe manages a squad currently navigating a significant defensive and midfield injury crisis. Notably, Joelinton is out for several weeks after receiving a groin injection, while Fabian Schär and Tino Livramento remain in the treatment room. Consequently, Howe may opt for a back three to provide extra protection against Liverpool’s attack.

A late decision will be made on captain Bruno Guimarães, who is battling an ankle knock but has returned to light training. If he features, Newcastle will have the division’s top line-breaker on the pitch, as the Brazilian has completed 35 defensive line-breaking passes this season.

Nick Pope will start in goal behind a defensive unit likely featuring Sven Botman and Dan Burn. In the absence of Joelinton, Lewis Miley and Jacob Ramsey are expected to feature in the engine room alongside Sandro Tonali.

Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes will provide the pace on the counter-attack, supporting Yoane Wissa in the forward line. They must find a clinical edge tonight, as 70% of Newcastle’s away goals this term have come in just two specific games.

Newcastle Predicted Lineup

Newcastle predicted XI: Pope; Thiaw, Botman, Burn; Miley, Ramsey, Tonali, Hall; Barnes, Wissa, Gordon

When will the match kick off?

The Premier League fixture takes place at Anfield on Saturday, 31 January 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 GMT.

How to watch Liverpool vs Newcastle?

In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1. Coverage begins at 19:00 GMT on both television and the discovery+ app.

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