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Newcastle vs Liverpool Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Premier League |
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Match Date | Sunday 23 August 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 16:30 UK time |
Venue | St. James' Park |
The starting lineups for the Premier League fixture between Newcastle and Liverpool have been confirmed.
Newcastle Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Lukás Hornícek, Amar Dedic, Sven Botman, Malick Thiaw, Lewis Hall, Sean Steur, Lewis Miley, Harvey Barnes, Yoane Wissa, Anthony Elanga, William Osula
Substitutes: Nick Woltemade, Aladji Bamba, Bazoumana Touré, Ewen Jaouen, Leo Shahar, Jacob Murphy, Jacob Ramsey, Joe Willock, Fabian Schär
Liverpool Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Alisson Becker, Jeremie Frimpong, Virgil van Dijk, Jérémy Jacquet, Milos Kerkez, Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, Rio Ngumoha, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak
Substitutes: Ronald Araujo, Giorgi Mamardashvili, James McConnell, Alexis Mac Allister, Lewis Koumas, Víctor Muñoz, Trey Nyoni, Kostas Tsimikas, Wataru Endo
Newcastle vs Liverpool Immediate Reaction
Newcastle
Newcastle deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Lukás Hornícek starting in goal behind a defensive line featuring Amar Dedic, Sven Botman, Malick Thiaw, and Lewis Hall. Double-pivot duties in central midfield fall to Sean Steur and Lewis Miley, while Harvey Barnes, Yoane Wissa, and Anthony Elanga feature in attack behind lone striker William Osula.
Liverpool
Liverpool also set up in a 4-2-3-1 system, anchored by goalkeeper Alisson Becker behind a back four of Jeremie Frimpong, Virgil van Dijk, Jérémy Jacquet, and Milos Kerkez. Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai form the central midfield pairing, supporting an offensive line of Rio Ngumoha, Florian Wirtz, and Cody Gakpo behind lead forward Alexander Isak.
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Newcastle vs Liverpool Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With both teams lining up in proactive 4-2-3-1 formations, an entertaining fixture is anticipated at St. James' Park. Liverpool's attacking frontline led by Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz gives the visitors a narrow edge in goalscoring firepower.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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