Liverpool vs Newcastle preview: Team news, line-ups, where to watch on TV

Preview, form guide, head-to-head record, team news and full broadcast details for Liverpool vs Newcastle in the Premier League clash at Anfield

Liverpool host Newcastle at Anfield on Saturday, January 31, in Round 24 of the 2025/26 Premier League season. Both sides sit in the top half of the table, with Liverpool aiming to climb back toward the top-four places after mixed domestic form, while Newcastle will be looking to continue their push for continental football next season.

The reigning champions sit sixth in the Premier League table, three points ahead of ninth-placed Newcastle and as many as 14 behind leaders Arsenal.

How the teams go into the game: form

Liverpool’s season has been a tale of two competitions. While they recently thrashed Qarabag 6–0 to seal qualification to the Champions League last-16, their Premier League form has been less convincing, with the Reds winless in their past five league matches.

Arne Slot has stressed the importance of avoiding late errors and securing consistent results as the title fight and top-four race tighten.

Meanwhile, Newcastle will look to get back to winning ways after losing 0-2 at home to Aston Villa. This defeat was followed by a 1-1 draw away at Paris Saint-Germain, with Newcastle securing a spot in the Champions League playoffs, where they will face Qarabag.

Liverpool vs Newcastle: Head-to-head

Liverpool have dominated this fixture in recent years. They are unbeaten in their last 18 Premier League matches against Newcastle United, including 29 matches at Anfield without defeat, an intimidating statistic for visiting teams.

Recent meetings have produced competitive games, such as a 3–2 win for Liverpool in August 2025, but Newcastle last tasted victory in this fixture during the 2025 EFL Cup final, where they secured a historic win.

It’s mixed injury news for Liverpool ahead of their clash with Newcastle.

Arne Slot has provided updates on Jeremie Frimpong, Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez. https://t.co/NAqu4risyB #LFC #LFCNEW #FPL

— BBSportNews (@thebbsportnews) January 30, 2026

Liverpool vs Newcastle: Team news

Liverpool enter the match with a significant defensive injury challenge. Right-back Jeremie Frimpong is confirmed to be unavailable with a hamstring injury, while Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez remain sidelined, leaving Arne Slot short of recognised senior options at full-back as midfielders Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones could fill in out of position.

Ibrahima Konaté has returned to the squad after compassionate leave and is expected to be available, providing a boost to Liverpool’s defensive choices.

Meanwhile, Bruno Guimarães is doubtful due to injury after being an unused sub against PSG, while Joelinton remains sidelined along with Valentino Livramento, Fabian Schar, Jamaal Lascelles and Emil Krafth.

Liverpool vs Newcastle: Predicted line-ups

Liverpool (Predicted XI): Alisson; Dominik Szoboszlai, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez; Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister; Mohamed Salah, Curtis Jones, Florian Wirtz; Hugo Ekitike

Newcastle United (Predicted XI): Nick Pope; Kieran Trippier, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman, Lewis Hall; Lewis Miley, Sandro Tonali, Jacob Ramsey; Harvey Barnes, Yoane Wissa, Anthony Gordon

Liverpool vs Newcastle: When and where to watch in US & UK

Liverpool host Newcastle at Anfield on Saturday, 31 January 2026, in a late-evening Premier League fixture. Kick-off is set for 20:00 GMT (21:00 CET), with the match taking place under the lights on Merseyside.

In the UK, the game will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, with build-up included as part of the evening schedule.

Viewers in the United States can watch the match live on NBC Sports, with streaming available via Peacock, where coverage begins at 15:00 ET and 12:00 PT.