Newcastle vs Liverpool live: Latest score as Joselu goal cancels out Philippe Coutinho opener
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Rafa Benitez takes on his former side Liverpool for the first time since guiding Newcastle back into the Premier League, and has the chance to leapfrog the Reds if they can pull off what would be a famous home victory at St James’ Park.
The Magpies have Aleksandar Mitrovic back from suspension, although the striker is unlikely to start with Joselu expected to remain in the side, while Florian Lejeune returns from the ankle injury he suffered on the opening weekend of the season.
Liverpool are still without long-term absentees Nathaniel Clyne and Adam Lallana, but Sadio Mane returns from suspension and is almost certain to start. More importantly though, Jürgen Klopp will want to see his side record an important victory after a run of one win in their last six matches.
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What time does it start?
Newcastle vs Liverpool kicks off at St James’ Park at 16:30.
Where can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event from 16:15. Highlights will be shown on BBC One from 22.30.
Good morning and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of today's Premier League encounter between Newcastle United and Liverpool, brought to you from St James' Park.
With the match due to kick-off at 16:30, we'll bring you all the latest team news as it's released from 15:30.
Liverpool fans will be delighted to hear that Merseyside rivals Everton have suffered a 1-0 defeat by Burnley to extend their miserable run this season to two wins in 10 matches. However, now it's all about the final game of the weekend, and it promises to be a cracker as Newcastle can potentially go ahead of Liverpool if Rafa Benitez can find a way to beat his former club.
One thing's for sure, he's due to receive a warm welcome from the away fans.
Just ten minutes until Newcastle and Liverpool take to the pitch. With Everton and Chelsea dropping points, Liverpool will be eyeing a win after throwing away the lead against Spartak Moscow in the Champions League during the week.
Jurgen Klopp hope to avoid any awkward questions about his defence after the game but Newcastle have been threatening from set pieces despite not offering a great deal from open play.
But however this game goes, we're expecting goals and a lot of them.
The players take to the pitch an a minute applause is observed in memory of former Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd who died last week.
1 min: We're off! I can't wait for the goal-fest which is about to take place.
Boo boys
2 mins: Is that a few boos for Georginio Wijnaldum? Pull yourselves together Newcastle fans, he was there for one season.
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