Eddie Howe has made several changes to his squad as Newcastle United prepares to face Liverpool, following their recent Champions League draw against Paris Saint-Germain. The Magpies will be fielding a fresh lineup, incorporating the talents of Sven Botman, Lewis Miley, and Nick Woltemade while also managing player fitness.
The team’s captain, Dan Burn, who has been a lifelong supporter of the club, continues to lead the side. Notably, Burn was just a toddler the last time Newcastle triumphed at Anfield in the Premier League, a 2-0 victory back on April 16, 1994, thanks to contributions from Rob Lee and Andrew Cole.
Newcastle aims to secure a win to leapfrog Liverpool in the league standings, but they will be without their regular captain Bruno Guimarães. Despite being an unused substitute in the recent match against PSG, Guimarães is still recovering from an ankle injury sustained earlier in the month against PSV. In a similar vein, Sven Botman has been rested to effectively manage his minutes after returning to action.
Joe Willock, who recently scored his first goal of the season in midweek, retains his place in the lineup, while both Anthony Elanga and Jacob Ramsey are rewarded with starting positions following commendable performances in France. Young full-back Leo Shahar, just 18 years old, finds himself again on the bench, poised for a potential debut.
The lineup for Newcastle United includes Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier, Lewis Hall, Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon, Harvey Barnes, Malick Thiaw, Anthony Elanga, Joe Willock, Dan Burn (c), and Jacob Ramsey. The substitutes bench features Aaron Ramsdale, Sven Botman, Yoane Wissa, William Osula, Jacob Murphy, Nick Woltemade, Alex Murphy, Leo Shahar, and Lewis Miley.
With a strong mix of experience and youth, Newcastle is set to face a challenging opponent, yet the emerging talents and strategic rotations could bring renewed energy to their campaign. Supporters remain hopeful for a historic win at Anfield, marking a new chapter in the club’s storied rivalry with Liverpool.