And at this start to the 2023/24 Premier League season, it already looks like an important clash.
The race for a place in the top four promises to be fiercely contested this season. After missing out on Champions League qualification last season,
this is the Reds’ top priority.
Jurgen Klopp’s side have had a summer of turmoil and uncertainty – the transfer window has certainly not been as smooth as in years past. But the Liverpool manager would settle for four points from their opening two games – a 1-1 draw at Chelsea followed by a 3-1 win over Bournemouth. Newcastle finished in the top four for the Reds in the 2022-23 season and will be aiming to continue their upward trend.
They beat Aston Villa 5-1 in their first match before losing 1-0 to champions Manchester City.
A close match is due at St James’ Park and here’s the latest injury and squad news from both Liverpool and Newcastle
2. Trent Alexander-Arnold – fit
3. Luis Diaz – fit
The winger scored twice in as many appearances for Liverpool.
He was released late in the Bournemouth game after undergoing treatment but another was spotted in training on Tuesday and fears were allayed.
4. Thiago Alcantara – Doubt
The race for a place in the top four promises to be fiercely contested this season. After missing out on Champions League qualification last season, this is the Reds’ top priority.
Newcastle finished in the Reds’ top four in 2022/23 and are looking to continue their upward trend. They beat Aston Villa 5-1 in the opener before losing 1-0 to champions Manchester City.
2. Trent Alexander Arnold – in shape
3. Luis Diaz – in shape
The winger has scored two goals in as many appearances for Liverpool. He was released late in the Bournemouth game after receiving treatment, but another was spotted in training on Tuesday and fears were allayed. Photo: George Wood/Getty Images
4. Thiago Alcantara – Doubt
The midfielder has been out since April. Klopp said Thiago was set to come back against Bournemouth so there was a chance he was on the bench.
The race for a place in the top four promises to be fiercely contested this season. After missing out on Champions League qualification last season, this is the Reds’ top priority. Jürgen Klopp’s side experienced a summer full of turmoil and uncertainty.
The transfer window has certainly not been as smooth as it has been in recent years. But the Liverpool manager will be content to take four points from his first two games: a 1-1 draw against Chelsea, followed by a 3-1 win over Bournemouth.
Newcastle finished in the top four for the Reds in the 2022-23 season and will be aiming to continue their upward trend. They beat Aston Villa 5-1 in their first match before losing 1-0 to champions Manchester City.
A close encounter is due at St James’ Park and here is the latest injury and squad news from both Liverpool and Newcastle. 2. Trent Alexander Arnold – in shape
3. Luis Diaz – in shape
4. Thiago Alcantara – Doubt
Liverpool return for Sunday’s game against Newcastle United
The race for a place in the top four promises to be fiercely contested this season. After missing out on Champions League qualification last season, this is the Reds’ top priority. 5. Curtis Jones – Doubt
6. Tyler Morton – out
The midfielder is back in training but this game comes too soon after breaking his foot during a loan spell at Blackburn in April. Photo: Liverpool FC via Getty Images
7. Conor Bradley – out
8. Joelinton – Doubt
The race for a place in the top four will be closely contested this season. After failing to qualify for the Champions League last season, this is the Reds’ top priority.
9. Javier Manquillo – Doubt
The former Liverpool defender missed Newcastle’s first two games with a minor groin strain.
10. Emil Krafth – absent
The defender is not yet quite ready to play for Newcastle as he recovers from a cruciate ligament injury which kept him out for 12 months.
11. Joe Willock – out
The Newcastle midfielder is set to be out until after next month’s international break with a hamstring injury.
12. Ryan Fraser – out
The race for a place in the top four promises to be fiercely contested this season. After missing out on Champions League qualification last season, this is the Reds’ top priority.
Jurgen Klopp’s side have had a summer of turmoil and uncertainty – the transfer window has certainly not been as smooth as in years past. But the Liverpool manager would settle for four points from their opening two games – a 1-1 draw at Chelsea followed by a 3-1 win over Bournemouth.
Newcastle finished in the Reds’ top four in 2022/23 and are looking to continue their upward trend. They beat Aston Villa 5-1 in the opener before losing 1-0 to champions Manchester City. A close clash is expected at St James’ Park and here is the latest injury and squad news from Liverpool and Newcastle.
2. Trent Alexander Arnold – in shape
He suffered an ankle injury against Bournemouth but trained on Tuesday and should be available without issue. Photo: John Powell
3. Luis Diaz – in shape
The winger has scored two goals in as many appearances for Liverpool. He was released after the match against Bournemouth after being treated, but another was spotted in training on Tuesday and fears have been allayed.
4. Thiago Alcantara – doubt
The midfielder has been out since April. Klopp said Thiago was set to return against Bournemouth so there’s a chance he’ll be on the bench.
