Liverpool are set to host Newcastle United at Anfield this Saturday, January 31, in a significant Premier League fixture scheduled for a 23:00 Iraq time kickoff. The match presents a clash between Liverpool’s formidable home record and a Newcastle side hampered by a substantial list of injuries.
Liverpool enters the match following a mixed run of form. The team recently ended a 13-game unbeaten streak with a 3-2 loss to Bournemouth, marking their fifth consecutive Premier League match without a victory and seeing them slip to sixth in the standings. However, their midweek performance offered a stark contrast, as they secured a dominant 6-0 victory over Qarabag in the Champions League, extending their unbeaten run at Anfield to seven matches across all competitions.
Newcastle United faces a difficult challenge, arriving at Anfield with a depleted squad. The Magpies are currently ninth in the league after a 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa and are winless in their last two top-flight matches. Key absences, including Bruno Guimarães and Joelinton, have weakened their midfield and defense. Despite their domestic struggles, Eddie Howe’s team earned a credible 1-1 draw away to Paris Saint-Germain in European competition.
Historically, Liverpool has dominated this fixture, particularly at Anfield, where they are unbeaten in their last 29 Premier League home games against the Magpies. Recent encounters have often been high-scoring affairs, with Liverpool winning the last meeting 3-2 in August 2025.
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Liverpool will be without several players, including Federico Chiesa, Ibrahima Konaté, and Joe Gomez.
Newcastle’s injury crisis is more severe, with Bruno Guimarães, Joelinton, Fabian Schär, and Tino Livramento among the notable absentees.
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