Newcastle to Host Liverpool in Premier League

Liverpool know that they cannot afford a slip up as they visit Newcastle in the Premier League.

Jurgen Klopp’s side took a big stride towards the final of the Champions League with a convincing 2-0 first leg midweek win over Villarreal.

Yet the quadruple-chasers must now contend with a short turnaround and a meeting with a side enjoying a strong second half of the season.

Newcastle have climbed out of the relegation battle and into the top half of the table and will be hoping that they can cause Liverpool to stumble in the title race.

Team news

Eddie Howe had hoped that a couple of injury returnees would be able to boost his squad ahead of a meeting with Liverpool, but the Newcastle manager suggested that neither Kieran Trippier nor Callum Wilson is yet ready to be back amongst things. Ryan Fraser could miss the remainder of the season.

Liverpool are dealing with a fixture list full of must-win games as they look to secure the three remaining trophies to complete the quadruple, and, as such, there may be some rotation from Jurgen Klopp. The German will be wary, however, of a dangerous Newcastle side. Roberto Firmino is his sole reported major injury concern, though the Brazilian has been back running outdoors.