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Welcome to Newcastle vs Liverpool
Newcastle welcome four-time chaser Liverpool to St James’ Park for today’s early start, and Jurgen Klopp’s side have a chance to climb to the top of the table with Man City playing in Leeds. later, that day.
A combination of an effective January transfer window coupled with the hard work of Eddie Howe and his coaching staff have transformed Newcastle from relegation contenders to top-half contenders for the closing weeks of the season and the optimism couldn’t be higher. among The Magpies faithful at the time.
Eddie Howe has no new injury concerns ahead of Liverpool’s visit, Kieran Trippier and Callum Wilson are inching closer to returning with foot and calf problems, but this game will be too soon for them.
Joelinton came out with a knock at Carrow Road but it is not believed to be anything serious and a return to a deeper role for the Brazilian could see Chris Wood return to lead the line.
Liverpool will be without striker Roberto Firmino as he continues to struggle with a foot injury.
Curtis Jones and Kostas Tsimikas missed the midweek win over Villarreal with non-Covid-related illnesses and could return to the squad this weekend.
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