Liverpool faces Newcastle United at Anfield this Saturday night, aiming to break a five-match winless streak in the Premier League.
After a successful week in European competition, the Reds turn their attention back to a challenging domestic season. Manager Arne Slot feels optimistic following a strong 6–0 Champions League win, but the team has struggled in the league, currently sitting sixth in the table. A win tonight is crucial to secure a top-four spot and maintain a nearly 32-year unbeaten home record against Newcastle.
Liverpool Team News
Arne Slot’s defense is facing challenges due to injuries to key full-backs. Jeremie Frimpong will be out for several weeks after getting injured against Qarabağ, joining Conor Bradley on the sidelines. Joe Gomez is also not available due to a hip injury.
As a result, Slot may need to deploy Dominik Szoboszlai—who has made the most attempts from outside the box this season (33)—in a deeper position or count on returning senior players to stabilize the defense. On the positive side, Ibrahima Konaté has returned to full training and is likely to start alongside Virgil van Dijk.
Alisson Becker will continue as goalkeeper, backed by a defense strengthened by Konaté’s return. In midfield, Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister are expected to lay the groundwork for an effective attack. Mohamed Salah is the key offensive player, and an assist tonight would make him the first in Premier League history to achieve double figures for both goals and assists against a single opponent. Hugo Ekitiké is anticipated to be the main striker.
Liverpool Predicted Lineup
Liverpool predicted XI: Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitiké
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League match is set to take place at Anfield on Saturday, 31 January 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 GMT.
How to watch Liverpool vs Newcastle?
In the UK, viewers can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 19:00 GMT on both television and the discovery+ app.
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