The iconic lights of Anfield will shine this Saturday night for a high-stakes Premier League clash as Liverpool and Newcastle United both look to reignite their campaigns after a week of contrasting European fortunes.
Arne Slaughter’s side have suffered a rare slump in the domestic league, without a win in their last five league games. This run includes four consecutive draws and a heartbreaking injury-time loss to Bournemouth. Despite a 6-0 win over Calaba in the Champions League confirming their place in the last 16 and boosting morale, the Reds are desperate for a first top-flight win of 2026 to get back into the top four.
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Instead, Newcastle United arrived on Merseyside after a 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain ensured their place in the Champions League play-offs. Despite their success in Europe, the Magpies have struggled for consistency on the road and are looking to erase the hoodoo of almost three years on a pitch that has long been their final bogey ground; indeed, Newcastle United have failed to win in their last 29 Premier League away games at Anfield (D5-24), a winless streak dating back to April 1994.
Liverpool vs Newcastle United – match preview and team news
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Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
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Match Venue: Anfield Stadium, Liverpool
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Last game: Newcastle 2-3 Liverpool (August 25, 2025), Premier League
Team news
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Arne Slott, who faces a defensive headache following an injury to Jeremy Frimpong in the midweek win over Calabar, joins right-back Connor Bradley on the sidelines. Joe Gomez remains sidelined with a hip problem and Alexander Isak is still recovering from a leg injury. However, there is significant positive news as Ibrahima Konate has returned to training and is expected to start training after returning from compassionate leave. Curtis Jones has also returned to fitness after missing European games through illness.
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Newcastle United
Eddie Howe will make a decision at a later date on the fitness of captain Bruno Guimaraes, who traveled to Paris but only trained lightly after picking up an ankle injury. The Magpies will certainly be without Joelinton, who will be out for several weeks after receiving a groin injection at Barcelona. The visitors continue to deal with a defensive crisis, with Fabian Schaal, Tino Liveramento and Emile Kraft all remaining in the treatment room.
form
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The Reds are currently experiencing a frustrating five-game losing streak in the Premier League (D4, L1). Recent domestic results include a 2-3 loss to Bournemouth and a 1-1 draw with Burnley. However, their European form remains flawless, recently beating Calaba 6-0 to automatically qualify for the Champions League.
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Notably, Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 18 Premier League games against Newcastle (13 wins, 5 draws) and have scored at least twice in each of their last eight home games against Newcastle. The Reds are also masters of late drama, scoring a league-high 13 goals in the final 15 minutes of play this season.
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The Magpies drew 1-1 with Paris Saint-Germain and beat PSV Eindhoven 3-0 in Europe. Domestically, they will be looking to bounce back from a 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa. Their away form has been a major issue, with the team failing to score in six different away fixtures this season. Furthermore, 70% of Newcastle’s away goals this season have come in two games against Everton and Burnley, where they conceded 12 goals in the final 15 minutes of the game – a period when Liverpool thrive.
Predicted lineup
Liverpool predicted XI: Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kolkoz; Graven Birch, Mike Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike
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Newcastle United predicted XI: Pope; Tio, Boatman, Byrne; Miley, Ramsay, Tonali, Hall; Barnes, Visa, Gordon
How to watch Liverpool vs Newcastle United?
The match will be shown live in the UK on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. Coverage starts at 19:00 GMT, before kick-off at 20:00.
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