Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool have the chance to take the lead at the top of the Premier League table when they visit Newcastle, if only for a few hours.
With Manchester City not playing until later in the afternoon, the Reds have the chance to put the pressure on their title rivals with a win on Tyneside.
Klopp’s side played on Wednesday evening, meaning we’re likely to see some element of rotation in the starting lineup today, but Liverpool can’t take too many risks against Eddie Howe’s resurgent Magpies. They’re ninth in the table and, despite a few absences of their own, are sure to give Liverpool a stern test if they come into this game not fully focused.
Liverpool have won more Premier League points than any other club since the turn of the year (38), but incredibly, Newcastle are second on that metric (32). Howe’s side don’t have much to play for, but as Newcastle go through a period of transformation, these players will be competing to be part of an ambitious setup going forwards.
The Sporting News is following the match live, providing score updates and commentary below.
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Newcastle vs. Liverpool live score
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Newcastle vs. Liverpool live updates and highlights
45 mins to KO: It’s an interesting lineup from both teams. Joelinton has done well in midfield for the Magpies. He may continue there, with Almiron and Saint-Maximin as a makeshift front two, or he may be pushed through the middle. Liverpool are still able to put out a very strong team, despite their rotation, but Eddie Howe will be pleased to see neither Alexander-Arnold nor Thiago starting the game.
60 mins to KO: The hosts have announced their lineup.
🚨 HOWAY THE LADS! #NEWLIV pic.twitter.com/cDKETnS7ik
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) April 30, 2022
The team news is out for the visitors.
⚫ TEAM NEWS 🔴
Our line-up for today’s meeting with @NUFC! #NEWLIV
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 30, 2022
80 mins to KO: It’s all smiles for the hosts as they arrive at the stadium.
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) April 30, 2022
100 mins to KO: Guimaraes looks to be the future of the Magpies’ midfield, and Eddie Howe has integrated the former OL man well so far. He’s provided real moments of quality, and the St. James’ faithful will be hoping for more of the same today.
What a start Bruno Guimarães has had at St James’ Park! 🇧🇷
⚫️⚪️ He’s already found the net more for #NUFC than he ever did for Lyon.#NEWLIV pic.twitter.com/Sjp5H3lKjD
— 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 UK 🇬🇧 (@sportingnewsuk) April 30, 2022
2 hours to KO: Liverpool are in place for Saturday’s early kick off, and so are we. The Sporting News is here to bring you live updates from Newcastle vs. Liverpool.
📍 St. James’ Park
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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 30, 2022
Newcastle vs. Liverpool lineups
Trippier, Fraser, and Wilson all miss the game, as expected. Eddie Howe continues with a relatively unchanged team. Shelvey and Guimaraes both start, with Willock the third man in midfield. Joelinton also starts, perhaps leading the line with Wood on the bench.
Newcastle line-up (4-3-3): Dubravka (GK) — Krafth, Schar, Burn, Targett — Guimaraes, Shelvey, Willock — Almiron, Joelinton, Saint-Maximin
Newcastle substitutes (9): Darlow, Dummett, Lascelles, Ritchie, Manquillo, Wood, Murphy, Gayle, Longstaff
Roberto Firmino isn’t in the squad. Jota, who is making his 50th league appearance for the Reds, joins Mane and Diaz in the front three. Milner starts in midfield, while Joe Gomez deputises at right back, with Alexander-Arnold on the bench if needed.
Liverpool starting lineup (4-3-3): Alisson (GK) — Gomez, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson — Henderson, Milner, Keita — Diaz, Mane, Jota
Liverpool substitutes (9): Kelleher, Fabinho, Konate, Thiago, Salah, Jones, Tsimikas, Alexander-Arnold, Elliott
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How to watch Newcastle vs. Liverpool
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | |
| Date | April 30 | April 30 | April 30 | April 30 |
| Time | 12.30 p.m. BST | 7:30 a.m. ET | 7.30 a.m. ET | 9:30 p.m. AEST |
| TV channel | BT Sport 1 | USA Network | – | – |
| Streaming | NOW TV | fuboTV | DAZN | Optus Sport |
In the US, televised Premier League games are available on fuboTV, which also offers a free trial to new subscribers.
In Canada, every Premier League game streams live on DAZN.
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