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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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 Guimar\u00e3es 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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Liverpool will be without several players, including Federico Chiesa, Ibrahima Konat\u00e9, and Joe Gomez.<\/p>\n
Newcastle’s injury crisis is more severe, with Bruno Guimar\u00e3es, Joelinton, Fabian Sch\u00e4r, and Tino Livramento among the notable absentees.<\/p>\n