Liverpool return to Premier League action at Anfield looking to build some momentum after a much-needed attacking performance in midweek. While their Champions League form has been impressive, domestic inconsistency has continued to frustrate, with dropped points driven by a combination of defensive instability and wastefulness in the final third. With goals finally flowing in Europe, the focus now turns to translating that output into league form.
Newcastle arrive on Merseyside facing a difficult task, not least due to a growing injury list that has disrupted their defensive structure and midfield balance. Eddie Howe’s side have shown resilience throughout the season, but absences in key areas have forced regular reshuffles, particularly at the back.
Liverpool vs Newcastle United Team News and Confirmed Lineups
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### Liverpool Team News
Liverpool continue to manage a number of fitness issues, though there are no suspension concerns ahead of the fixture. Arne Slot has rotated where possible in recent weeks, balancing domestic and European commitments, and will once again be looking for greater clinical edge in front of goal. The Reds have struggled for consistency in league play, making this fixture an important opportunity to stabilise performances and results at Anfield. In his press conference, Arne Slot emphasised the importance of getting a result against Newcastle;
“I think it’s throughout the whole season, every single game is crucial, but the way we’ve positioned ourselves now probably makes every game even more crucial because that’s definitely what we want to achieve.
So then it is a crucial game, as the next one is a crucial one, as the next one is a crucial one as well. We’ve experienced how tough it is to play against Newcastle in the one-and-a-half year I have been here now. It’s always been a very tough contest, a very tough game for us, but for them as well. So, a great game to look forward to because we both had a good result during the week and a home game at Anfield is always something to look forward to.”
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### Newcastle United Team News
Newcastle travel to Liverpool with several notable absentees. Defensive options are limited, with Emil Krafth, Valentino Livramento, and Fabian Schär all unavailable. Joelinton is also ruled out, depriving the visitors of a key physical presence in midfield. Jamaal Lascelles remains a doubt due to match fitness, leaving Newcastle short of depth in central defence and likely forcing further adjustments. Eddie Howe expressed how his team would approach this game as they approach every game;
“For us it is about making sure we perform in every game, regardless of where we play.”
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### Liverpool Confirmed Lineup
Will be updated when the lineups are announced
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### Newcastle United Confirmed Lineup
Will be updated when the official starting eleven is revealed.