{"id":449254,"date":"2026-01-31T09:35:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T09:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/449254\/"},"modified":"2026-01-31T09:35:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T09:35:08","slug":"liverpool-vs-newcastle-united-predicted-lineup-and-team-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/449254\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool vs Newcastle United \u2013 Predicted lineup and team news"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\">Liverpool host Newcastle United at Anfield this Saturday night while they aim to end a five-match winless run in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The Reds have moved through a successful European week but now return their focus to a stuttering domestic campaign. Manager Arne Slot will be confident after a dominant 6\u20130 Champions League win, but his side has struggled for top-flight points in 2026, dropping to sixth in the table. A victory tonight is essential to reclaim a spot in the top four and protect a nearly 32-year unbeaten home record against the Magpies.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool Team News<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Arne Slot manages a defensive unit currently stretched by injuries to key full-backs. Notably, Jeremie Frimpong is out for several weeks after sustaining an injury against Qaraba\u011f, joining Conor Bradley on the sidelines. Joe Gomez also remains unavailable with a hip issue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Consequently, Slot is likely to use Dominik Szoboszlai\u2014who has taken more shots from outside the box than any other player this season (33)\u2014in a deeper role or rely on his returning senior stars to stabilise the backline. On a positive note, Ibrahima Konat\u00e9 has returned to full training and is poised to start alongside Virgil van Dijk.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Alisson Becker will continue in goal behind a defensive line bolstered by Konat\u00e9\u2019s return. In midfield, Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister are expected to provide the platform for a potent attack. Mohamed Salah remains the primary threat and is chasing history; an assist tonight would make him the first player in Premier League history to reach double figures for both goals and assists against a single opponent. Hugo Ekitik\u00e9 is expected to lead the line as the lone striker.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool Predicted Lineup<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Liverpool predicted XI: Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konat\u00e9, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitik\u00e9<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>When will the match kick off?<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The Premier League fixture takes place at Anfield on Saturday, 31 January 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 GMT.<\/p>\n<p>How to watch Liverpool vs Newcastle?<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1. 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