Newcastle United travel to Anfield tonight hoping to secure a first away win over Liverpool in the league since 1994.
A huge six pointer in the race for a top five spot, we’ll be hoping to build on our good result midweek against PSG and beat Arne Slot’s side.
Here’s how the teams lineup on Saturday night:
Confirmed Newcastle & Liverpool lineups
Newcastle XI: Pope – Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Hall – Tonali, Willock, Ramsey – Elanga, Gordon, Barnes
Subs: Ramsdale, Botman, Wissa, Osula, J.Murphy, Woltemade, A.Murphy, Shahar, Miley
Liverpool XI: Alisson – Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez – Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Wirtz – Salah, Ekitike, Gakpo
Anthony Gordon leads the line for the Magpies tonight, as one of three changes to the side that drew 1-1 against PSG. Barnes and Trippier also return, with Woltemade, Botman and Miley making the bench.
There’s unfortunately no Bruno Guimaraes for us tonight, as he continues to be rested following his injury against PSV.
Dan Burn, who was exceptional in his MOTM performance against PSG on Wednesday night, makes his first league start since the Tyne-Wear derby in November.
The hosts are going through a horrendous defensive injury crisis, but have been boosted by the return of Ibrahima Konate.
Former Magpie Alexander Isak is still dealing with a fractured leg and out of the squad, and former target Hugo Ekitike leads the line for Liverpool in his absence.
This feels like the most winnable game we’ve had at Anfield in many years, and three points here would do wonders for our Champions League prospects next season. Howay The Lads!
3 points? Ha ha. Here’s a clue : since he first started at NUFC, he has started every game except 10. Our record in these games? p10 w 0. Who is he/ Is he starting tonight? Game over.
davewallace(Quote)
I hope Eddie gets this right, on paper this team is a joke,no centre forward,,worth millions gordon at centre forward ,please not scored over a year in premier league, is Eddie engaged to dan burn ,all said i wish the team the best of luck
John shotton(Quote)
Wat the f..k is Gordon up front for has Eddie lost the plot Liverpool will absolutely batter us
Russ(Quote)
4-3-3
Howe can’t help himself, think we will be exploited as in other away games, not a complete surprise that Gordon will start as a false number 9 as Woltemade doesn’t set the world alight, and at the moment still haven’t made my mind up about Wissa, no doubt after 60 -70 minutes subs will be used.
The pace upfront may unsettle Liverpool at the back?
Joseph(Quote)
Playing well, but the frailty we have with the 4-3-3 system defensively especially away from home has reared it’s ugly head again before halftime.
If we change to a back five it’s not too late as Liverpool aren’t great at the back.
Joseph(Quote)