Newcastle United host Liverpool in the Premier League on Wednesday night, with the league leaders looking to maintain their position at the top of the table.
Arne Slot’s men defeated Manchester City 2-0 on Sunday to move nine points clear of their closest rivals, Arsenal, and can get a firmer grip on their position with a victory at St. James’ Park.
Meanwhile, Newcastle conceded a last-minute equaliser to draw against Crystal Palace and continue a disappointing return to action since the international break.
Eddie Howe’s men sit 11th after the weekend’s results, and though a win at this point isn’t vital in their chase for top four, another loss this evening would be a serious dent in their hopes ahead of a busy winter period.
Follow all of the latest from St. James’ Park in our live blog below:
Eddie Howe issues Alexander Isak injury update ahead of Liverpool clash
And the Sweden international is a major doubt to face the league leaders at St James’ Park after Eddie Howe revealed he is yet to train.
Chris Wilson4 December 2024 17:40
Is Newcastle v Liverpool on TV?
When is Newcastle vs Liverpool?
The Premier League match will kick off at 7:30pm BST on Wednesday 4 December.
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live via Amazon Prime Video.
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Chris Wilson4 December 2024 17:30
Predicted line-ups
Newcastle XI: Pope, Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Guimaraes, Longstaff; Joelinton, Gordon, Barnes
Liverpool XI: Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Nunez, Diaz.
Chris Wilson4 December 2024 17:25
Team news
Alexander Isak is a doubt for Newcastle and will be checked after picking up a hip injury in the 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace. Eddie Howe said on Tuesday that Isak had not trained, but had not suffered a long-term injury.
Liverpool will be without Ibrahima Konate, Conor Bradley, Alisson Becker and Kostas Tsimikas, while Diogo Jota is also unlikely to feature.
Chris Wilson4 December 2024 17:20
Newcastle vs Liverpool LIVE
And Liverpool’s title challenge will be strengthened if they remain on course – with Newcastle boasting a good home record against the big sides this season having beaten Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham while drawing against Manchester City.
But it’s been a tough recent spell for Eddie Howe’s side, who were beaten by West Ham last week before conceding “absolutely devastating” late equaliser against Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Newcastle, who fell into the bottom half of the table after drawing at Selhurst Park, have also not beaten Liverpool in the Premier League since 2015.
Chris Wilson4 December 2024 17:10
Newcastle vs Liverpool LIVE
Good afternoon and welcome to The Independents live coverage of tonight’s Premier League match between Newcastle and Liverpool.
The Reds travel north with another vital win under their belt having soundly beaten Manchester City last weekend, while Newcastle haven’t managed to get a win since before the international break.
And we’ll have all the latest news, updates and team news here.
Chris Wilson4 December 2024 17:00
