Team news
JonJo Shelvey could be in contention for Newcastle United, but Allan Saint-Maximin is ruled out and Jamaal Lascelles has yet to resume full training following illness.
Joel Matip (adductor) will be assessed by Liverpool, while Naby Keita (muscle) and Thiago Alcantara (knee) are unlikely to feature.
Did you know?
Newcastle United are unbeaten in their last four Premier League home matches against reigning champions (W2 D2).
The Magpies are looking for a first win in eight PL matches against Liverpool (D2 L5), losing the last five in a row. They have never lost six consecutive top-flight matches against the Reds.
Liverpool are looking to win three consecutive top-flight matches at Newcastle for the first time, having netted exactly three goals in each of their last two visits to St James’ Park.
Mohamed Salah has been involved in nine goals in his last six PL away matches (seven goals, two assists), already netting three more goals on the road this season than he did in the whole of last term.
Match officials
Referee: Paul Tierney. Assistants: Harry Lennard, Adrian Holmes. Fourth official: Lee Mason. VAR: Stuart Attwell. Assistant VAR: Stephen Child.
