Lineups, team news, confirmed starting teams as Isak misses out

Newcastle could go third in the Premier League if the Magpies can earn a third successive home win in all competitions against arguably the toughest possible visitors on Wednesday (8.15pm GMT).

Liverpool are unbeaten away in the top flight this season and will hope to end the evening with their current 11-point advantage over second-placed Arsenal increased.

The Gunners’ game at third-placed Nottingham Forest kicks off 45 minutes before the action begins at St James’ Park.

You can follow the action with 101GreatGoals.com’s live updates from Liverpool vs Newcastle, and we have you covered for the line-ups, news and confirmed starting sides.

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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 26, 2025

Liverpool lineup vs Newcastle

Liverpool are still without the injured trio of defenders Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez and midfielder Tyler Morton, but forward Cody Gakpo is back to play a part after his substitute appearance at the Etihad.

Gakpo is on the bench, while Andy Robertson and Curtis Jones drop out as Kostas Tsimikas starts at left-back and Diogo Jota is in attack.

Up the Reds ✊🔴 #LIVNEW

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 26, 2025

Liverpool starting XI: Alisson, Tsimikas, Van Dijk, Konate, Alexander-Arnold, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Luis Diaz, Szoboszlai, Salah, Jota

Liverpool subs: Kelleher, Endo, Nunez, Chiesa, Jones, Gakpo, Elliot, Robertson, Quansah

A Cabaye cracker at Anfield! 🧨

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— Newcastle United (@NUFC) February 26, 2025

Newcastle lineup vs Liverpool

Newcastle are rocked by the news that Alexander Isak is unavailable. The Sweden striker is not in the squad, so Callum Wilson makes a rare start up front.

Sandro Tonali is available again after the playmaker came on during their 4-3 home win over Forest on Sunday, while defender Sven Botman remains out.

Centre-back Jamaal Lascelles and attacker Joelinton are still out.

HOWAY NEWCASTLE! 👊 pic.twitter.com/0VTHAMbSAr

— Newcastle United (@NUFC) February 26, 2025

Newcastle starting XI: Pope, Hall, Burn, Schar, Livramento, Willock, Tonali, Guimaraes, Gordon, Wilson, Murphy

Newcastle subs: Dubravka, Ruddy, Trippier, Barnes, Targett, Krafth, Osula, Longstaff, Miley