tackle within the tonight, with the league leaders seeking to sustain their 11-point lead on the prime of the desk.
The Reds’ convincing on the weekend signifies that they’re one other step nearer to a twentieth top-flight title, and tonight they face certainly one of their hardest remaining video games as they tackle the Magpies at Anfield.
’s aspect stayed on track for the Champions League locations with a final week, they usually sit in fifth forward of kick-off, stage on factors with fourth-placed Manchester Metropolis.
Either side will possible have a watch on March’s Carabao Cup closing as they face off for the penultimate time this season, and it is a recreation that guarantees fireworks after the 3-3 draw at St. James’ Park in December.
Observe all the newest build-up, staff information and updates from Anfield right here:
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Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota.
Newcastle XI: Pope; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Corridor; Tonali, Guimaraes, Willock; Murphy, Wilson, Gordon.
Newcastle’s prime scorer Alexander Isak not in squad to face Liverpool
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Liverpool gained’t be distracted by Arsenal’s leads to title race, Arne Slot insists
19:15 , Chris Wilson
says can’t get wrapped up in what title rivals are doing because the leaders proceed preparations for Sunday’s powerful journey to Manchester Metropolis.
The Reds have an eight-point cushion on the prime of the standings following.
However Arsenal, who’ve a recreation in hand, can reduce that benefit earlier than Liverpool take to the sphere at dwelling to West Ham on Saturday afternoon.
Alexander Isak misses out by harm
19:13 , Will Citadel
The large information from tonight’s staff information is that Alexander Isak misses out for Newcastle tonight by harm.
The membership have described the difficulty as a ‘slight groin drawback’ on X, so Eddie Howe will certainly be hopeful that his main goalscorer could make a comeback for his or her FA Cup conflict towards Brighton on Sunday.
Nonetheless, an enormous blow for the Magpies – who at the moment are with out their key supply of firepower towards the league leaders.
‘A few vital absentees tonight’
19:11 , Richard Jolly at Anfield
“A few vital absentees at Anfield tonight.
“No Arne Slot, who begins a touchline ban, for Liverpool and no Alexander Isak, who has a slight groin drawback, for Newcastle.
“So it’s a massive night time for Callum Wilson, who makes a belated first begin of an injury-hit season.
“In a single respect, it’s a larger night time for Newcastle than Liverpool: Eddie Howe’s staff are caught up within the visitors of the crowded race for the fourth and fifth Champions League spots.
“Liverpool could have a snug lead on the finish of the night time, no matter occurs.”
Liverpool vs Newcastle: Confirmed staff information
19:06 , Will Citadel
Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Konate, Tsimikas, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Salah, Jota, Diaz.
Subs: Kelleher, Endo, Nunez, Chiesa, Jones, Gakpo, Elliot, Robertson, Quansah.
Newcastle XI: Pope, Livramento, Schar, Burn, Corridor, Tonali, Guimaraes, Willock, Murphy, Wilson, Gordon.
Subs: Dubravka, Ruddy, Trippier, Barnes, Targett, Krafth, Osula, Longstaff, Miley.
Newcastle focusing on a return to Champions League soccer
18:45 , Chris Wilson
Newcastle sit in fifth place forward of the midweek matches, with Eddie Howe’s aspect on observe for Champions League soccer because of their win over Forest on the weekend.
The Magpies path fourth-placed Man Metropolis on objective distinction alone, and although they themselves are solely a degree forward of Chelsea and Bournemouth (and one forward of Aston Villa) they are going to be assured that they’ll earn a spot within the prime 5 come Might.
Whereas there’s a lot to return with 12 matches left, the Magpies even have a reasonably type run of fixtures, with 4 of their remaining video games coming towards sides within the backside six.
On the different finish of the desk, their match towards Chelsea on 10 Might could possibly be essential in securing a prime 4 (or 5) place.
Premier League title race: Who has one of the best fixtures – Liverpool or Arsenal?
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are beginning to consider that the is heading again to Anfield after the leaders gained away at to open up an 11-point lead over within the title race.
A , coupled with , means ’s aspect have one hand on the title with 11 video games to go this season.
Though the supervisor performed down the significance of their lead, seven of Liverpool’s remaining video games are an dwelling and the away supporters on the Etihad had been signing concerning the title returning to Anfield for simply the second time in 35 years after a primary win at since 2015.
There’s nonetheless loads of time for to hunt Liverpool down, however the title race seems to be getting into a decisive stretch of fixtures up till the March worldwide break. It’s been an unpredictable yr, so anticipate additional twists and turns earlier than Might.
Liverpool’s assertion victory over Man Metropolis makes one factor clear
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The report from the Etihad…
Thoughts the hole. It appears to be like unbridgeable now: 11 factors to Arsenal, a barely credible 20 to . A title race that started with Metropolis as red-hot favourites could possibly be nearly over earlier than February is. The dominant staff this season, had been vastly superior on the Etihad Stadium.
With borrowing from ’s tactical blueprint to outwit the grasp together with his twin false nines, with the magnificent underlining his credentials to win the person awards, with delivering maybe the best show of his Liverpool profession, with marshalling a defence that had conceded too typically within the final two-and-a-half months to ship a show of defiance, this felt just like the victory that ended any doubt. A twentieth league title is certain for Anfield.
Prediction
18:15 , Chris Wilson
As with the return fixture, this match ought to present loads of depth and high quality in a detailed encounter. At this level, all Liverpool need to do is keep away from losses, so they might not fairly go all-out as there Magpies go to.
Liverpool 2-2 Newcastle.
Predicted line-ups
18:10 , Chris Wilson
Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Jota.
Newcastle XI: Pope; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Corridor; Tonali, Guimaraes, Willock; Murphy, Isak, Gordon.
Staff information
18:05 , Chris Wilson
For Newcastle, Joelinton and Sven Botman are the one long-term accidents, with nothing new to report after the win over Nottingham Forest.
Sandro Tonali might return to the aspect in midfield forward of Lewis Miley, with the remainder of the aspect more likely to keep the identical as they face the league leaders.
Staff information
18:00 , Chris Wilson
Arne Slot has no new harm considerations after the win over Metropolis, although Conor Bradley will not be anticipated to return in time for this one. Joe Gomez additionally stays out.
Cody Gakpo made his return for the Reds on the weekend, so he could possibly be match to begin on the left.
Is Liverpool vs Newcastle on TV?
17:50 , Chris Wilson
When is Liverpool vs Newcastle?
The match kicks off at 7.30pm GMT on Wednesday, 26 February at Anfield.
How can I watch the match?
The match will probably be proven stay within the UK on TNT Sports activities 1, with protection beginning at 6.30pm. Subscribers also can watch on-line or on the invention+ app.
You should purchase a TNT Sports activities subscription , for less than £30.99 per 30 days.
Liverpool vs Newcastle LIVE
17:40 , Chris Wilson
face within the tonight, with the hosts seeking to preserve their 11-point lead on the prime of the desk.
’s aspect eased to an final week to take an enormous step nearer to a twentieth top-flight title, and tonight they face one of the vital troublesome checks from their remaining video games as they welcome Newcastle to Anfield.
’s aspect earned a dramatic 4-3 win over Nottingham Forest final week, they usually come into the sport firmly within the hunt for Champions League qualification, in fifth place and stage on factors with Metropolis in fourth.
These two sides performed out one of many video games of the season in a 3-3 draw at St. James’ Park in December, although a repeat of that outcome favours one aspect way over the opposite tonight.
Liverpool vs Newcastle LIVE
17:30 , Chris Wilson
Good night and welcome to The Impartial’s stay protection of tonight’s match between Liverpool and Newcastle within the Premier League.
Leaders Liverpool managed to open up an 11-point hole on the prime final week, and tonight they face a Newcastle aspect who’re chasing Champions League qualification.
We’ll have all the newest updates, staff information and build-up proper right here.
