Newcastle United welcome Premier League champions Liverpool to St. James’ Park tonight, with kick-off set for 20:00 BST. The high-profile clash under the lights promises excitement as both sides push for early-season momentum.
Newcastle United Team News
Manager Eddie Howe has named an unchanged starting XI, keeping faith with the team from the previous fixture.
However, striker Alexander Isak is absent once again. His future remains uncertain, with growing speculation that he may seek a move away from the club.
Newcastle Starting XI
- Nick Pope
- Kieran Trippier
- Fabian Schär
- Dan Burn
- Tino Livramento
- Bruno Guimarães (c)
- Sandro Tonali
- Joelinton
- Anthony Elanga
- Anthony Gordon
- Harvey Barnes
Liverpool Team News
According to BBC Sport, Liverpool manager Arne Slot has made two changes to his lineup. Ryan Gravenberch and Curtis Jones both start as the Reds aim to extend their strong early-season form.
Liverpool Starting XI
- Alisson Becker
- Curtis Jones
- Ibrahima Konaté
- Virgil van Dijk (c)
- Milos Kerkez
- Dominik Szoboszlai
- Ryan Gravenberch
- Mohamed Salah
- Florian Wirtz
- Cody Gakpo
- Hugo Ekitike
What to Expect
With both clubs eager to make a statement, all eyes will be on Tyneside. Newcastle hope to upset the champions on home soil, while Liverpool look to reinforce their dominance under new manager Arne Slot.
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