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Newcastle United v Liverpool
Newcastle United v Liverpool: probable starters in bold, contenders in light
Newcastle United v Liverpool: probable starters in bold, contenders in light

Newcastle United v Liverpool: match preview

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An evocative day for Rafael Benítez who will doubtless be applauded by all corners of St James’ Park before kick-off. While Reds remember the four trophies, Champions League included, he won at Anfield, Newcastle fans are similarly adoring. Benítez duly hopes to delight them by exposing Jürgen Klopp’s short blanket. “I talk about the short blanket,” he said. “If you cover your head, your feet are cold; if you cover your feet, your head is cold. Sometimes when you attack too much, you’re exposed in defence.” Louise Taylor

Kick-off Sunday 4.30pm

Venue St James’ Park

Last season n/a

Live Sky Sports Premier League

Referee Craig Pawson

This season G5, Y24, R2, 5.60 cards per game

Odds H 9-2 A 8-11 D 3-1

Newcastle United

Subs from Woodman, Darlow, Lejeune, Manquillo, Gámez, Shelvey, Aarons, Diamé, Murphy, Joselu, Gayle

Doubtful None

Injured Dummett (hamstring, Nov), Haïdara (knee, unknown)

Suspended None

Form LLWWWL

Discipline Y13 R1

Leading scorer Lascelles 2

Liverpool

Subs from Karius, Ward, Klavan, Can, Gomez, Milner, Robertson, Flanagan, Grujic, Woodburn, Solanke, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Markovic

Doubtful None

Injured Clyne (back, unknown), Lallana (thigh, unknown)

Suspended None

Form DWWLDW

Discipline Y12 R1

Leading scorer Salah 4

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