Liverpool XI vs Newcastle: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League

Both got 45 minutes under their belts in the final summer friendly against Como last weekend, with the Frenchman marking his Anfield bow with a goal shortly before half-time.Furthermore, Araujo has the advantage of previously experiencing the St James’ Park atmosphere, proving he can be called upon for what remains one the toughest away fixtures in the Premier League - despite Newcastle’s troubles over the summer.The rest of the Liverpool team pretty much picks itself with Alisson, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez completing the back five, while Ryan Gravenberch should start alongside Dominik Szoboszlai in midfield, even though Trey Nyoni impressed in pre-season.Ryan Gravenberch scored for Liverpool at St James’ Park last seaonGettyAs Liverpool are unlikely to bring in Bradley Barcola or Ibrahim Mbaye before Friday’s registration deadline, Rio Ngumoha and Cody Gakpo are expected to start out wide with Florian Wirtz taking up the No10 role.Up front will be Alexander Isak as he makes a first return to Newcastle after his record £125million transfer last summer and is expected to get a frosty reception from the home supporters for how his move played out.Predicted Liverpool XI: Alisson; Frimpong, Araujo, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Ngumoha, Wirtz, Gakpo; IsakInjured: Ekitike, Bradley, Leoni, GomezTime and date: 4.30pm BST on Sunday, August 23, 2026