Newcastle - Liverpool: the official lineups are in!

The Reds kick off their season at St James’ Park, where both teams usher in a new era on their benches

Europe 23 August 2026 at 10:23

Add Foot Africa on Google

Newcastle - Liverpool: the official lineups are in!

23.08.26 FT English Premier League

Newcastle

Liverpool

Liverpool kicks off their Premier League campaign with a perilous trip to Newcastle, a side deeply reshuffled following the departure of several key figures during the transfer window.

After Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Tottenham, Liverpool now makes their debut in this new Premier League season. This Sunday, the Reds travel to St James’ Park to take on Newcastle in one of the most anticipated clashes of this opening matchday.

The Magpies approach this fixture after a turbulent summer. Eddie Howe has left his position, and several key players, including Bruno Guimarães, have also jumped ship. Matthias Jaissle will therefore lead Newcastle for the first time in an official competition. The same situation applies to Andoni Iraola, who will be making his managerial debut on the Liverpool bench.

The official lineups for Newcastle – Liverpool

Newcastle's official starting XI: Hornicek; Dedic, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Miley, Steur; Elanga, Wissa, Barnes; Osula.

Liverpool's official starting XI: Alisson; Frimpong, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Ngumoha, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak.

Kick-off for Newcastle – Liverpool is set for 4:30 pm UK time. Last season, Liverpool finished fifth in the league with 60 points, securing Champions League qualification. Newcastle endured a tougher campaign, finishing twelfth with 49 points.