The iconic lights of Anfield will shine this Saturday night in a high-stakes Premier League fixture as Liverpool and Newcastle United look to reignite their campaigns after a week of contrasting European fortunes.
Arne Slot’s team comes into the match on a rare bad streak at the national level, without winning in their last five league games. This run consists of four consecutive draws followed by a heartbreaking injury-time defeat at Bournemouth. While a resounding 6-0 Champions League victory over Qarabağ confirmed their place in the last 16 and boosted morale, the Reds are desperate for their first top-flight win of 2026 to regain a place in the top four.
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By contrast, Newcastle arrive on Merseyside after a commendable 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain that secured their place in the Champions League play-offs. Despite their European success, the Magpies have struggled for consistency on the road and are looking to banish a nearly three-decade-old voodoo on a ground that has long been their main haunting scene; In fact, Newcastle have failed to win in their last 29 Premier League away games at Anfield (D5 L24), a winless streak stretching back to April 1994.
Liverpool vs Newcastle United: Match preview and team news
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Date: Saturday January 31, 2026
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Location: Anfield, Liverpool
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Last match: Newcastle 2-3 Liverpool (August 25, 2025), Premier League
Team news
Liverpool
Arne Slot faces a defensive headache after Jeremie Frimpong suffered an injury in the midweek win over Qarabağ, joining right-back Conor Bradley on the bench. Joe Gomez is unavailable with a hip problem and Alexander Isak is still out as he continues to recover from a broken leg. However, there is significant positive news as Ibrahima Konaté has returned to training and is expected to start following a compassionate leave. Curtis Jones is also in good form after missing the European qualifiers due to illness.
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Newcastle UnitedEdit
Eddie Howe will make a late decision on the fitness of captain Bruno Guimarães, who traveled to Paris but was only able to train lightly after a knock to his ankle. The Magpies will definitely be without Joelinton, who will be sidelined for several weeks after receiving a groin injection in Barcelona. The visitors are still going through a defensive crisis: Fabian Schär, Tino Livramento and Emil Krafth remain in the treatment room.
Shape
Liverpool
The Reds are currently going through a frustrating five-game winless streak in the Premier League (D4 L1). Recent domestic results include a 3-2 defeat at Bournemouth and a 1-1 draw with Burnley. However, their European form remains impeccable, most recently thrashing Qarabağ 6-0 to secure automatic qualification to the Champions League.
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Notably, Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 18 Premier League meetings against Newcastle (13 wins and five draws) and have scored at least twice in each of their last eight home games against them. The Reds are also masters of late drama, having scored a league-high 13 goals in the final 15 minutes of games this season.
Newcastle UnitedEdit
The Magpies arrive after a resilient 1-1 draw at Paris Saint-Germain and a clinical 3-0 European victory over PSV. Domestically, they are looking to bounce back from a 2-0 home loss to Aston Villa. Their away form has been a major concern, with the team failing to score on six different trips this season. Additionally, 70% of Newcastle’s away goals this season have come in just two games against Everton and Burnley, and they have conceded 12 goals in the final 15 minutes of games, a period in which Liverpool thrive.
Planned lineups
Liverpool predicted XI: Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike
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Newcastle United predicted XI: Dad; Thiaw, Botman, Burn; Miley, Ramsey, Tonali, Hall; Barnes, Wissa, Gordon
How to watch Liverpool vs Newcastle United?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. Coverage begins at 19:00 GMT before kick-off at 20:00.
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