Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool have the chance to take the lead at the top of the Premier League table when they visit Newcastle, if only for a few hours.
With Manchester City not playing until later in the afternoon, the Reds have the chance to put the pressure on their title rivals with a win on Tyneside.
Klopp’s side played on Wednesday evening, meaning we’re likely to see some element of rotation in the starting lineup today, but Liverpool can’t take too many risks against Eddie Howe’s resurgent Magpies. They’re ninth in the table and, despite a few absences of their own, are sure to give Liverpool a stern test if they come into this game not fully focused.
Liverpool have won more Premier League points than any other club since the turn of the year (38), but incredibly, Newcastle are second on that metric (32). Howe’s side don’t have much to play for, but as Newcastle go through a period of transformation, these players will be competing to be part of an ambitious setup going forwards.
The Sporting News is following the match live, providing score updates and commentary below.
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Newcastle vs. Liverpool live score
| 1H | 2H | Final | |
| Newcastle | 0 | 0 | — |
| Liverpool | 1 | 1 | — |
Goals:
LIV — Keita (Jota) — 19th min.
Newcastle vs. Liverpool live updates and highlights
56th min: Shelvey’s shot piece shot was headed away by Milner on the end of the wall. Milner stays lying face down in the penalty area, and the referee stops play. The frustration of the Newcastle fans grows. Milner is back up after a couple of minutes.
54th min: Joe Willock has been involved more often in the second half. He wins a free kick outside the area from Joel Matip. Meanwhile, Fabinho and Salah have been warming up considerably.
51′ Joe Gomez receives a yellow card for a trip on Willock.
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50th min: Matip is forced into a defensive header as Almiron lifts the ball into the area from the right. It’s been a good start to the second half. When Newcastle press, Liverpool are generally able to play through the press and exploit the gaps left in behind.
Kickoff! The second half is underway.
Halftime: Liverpool go into halftime on top in Newcastle, and on top of the league table too. Eddie Howe’s side have had their moments, but it’s been comfortable enough for the Merseysiders.
HALF-TIME Newcastle 0-1 Liverpool
Naby Keita’s well-taken goal is the difference at the break#NEWLIV pic.twitter.com/08MmcHfJmq
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45th min: Diogo Jota pushes Joelinton after a challenge. Joelinton then pushes Jota. Naby Keita arrives on the scene to play peacemaker, and he’s then pushed too. Jota and Joelinton are both booked. Joelinton has looked in a combative mood all game, having scrapped with James Milner earlier on.
42nd min: Henderson crosses from deep, and Jota manages a really good header from distance, getting power and direction on the ball as he strains to flick it towards goal. It’s close enough for Dubravka to tip it over with an acrobatic save. Milner volleys wide from the edge of the area after the following corner.
40th min: Almiron’s disallowed goal comes after a long goal kick. Newcastle win the second ball, but Liverpool’s back line step up as one, and Almiron is offside when Guimarees plays him on. Alisson comes out and gets a hand on the ball as Almiron looks to knock it past him, but the attacker is able to stop and divert the loose ball towards goal. That comes after Henderson fired a free kick off target at the other end, the former Sunderland man not popular with the Magpies faithful.
39′ Almirón has the ball in the back of the net but he’s flagged for offside.
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) April 30, 2022
37th min: Liverpool are still having the better of things at St. James’ Park. Jurgen Klopp will be happy with him the first half has gone so far.
34′ – Great break. Diaz sprints away with support from Jota and Mane. He picks out the latter, his side-footed effort is saved by Dúbravka.
[0-1]#NEWLIV
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 30, 2022
33rd min: Newcastle have their first spell of sustained possession in the game, but the ball doesn’t stick when it’s played towards Joelinton and Willock. Newcastle have a lot of players looking to attack when they have the ball, but they’ve struggled to hold onto it long enough to trouble their visitors.
28th min: The home crowd aren’t pleased with Andre Marriner, and several decisions that they think should have been given their way. Newcastle have responded to the atmosphere well in the last couple of minutes. Saint-Maximin has a shot from outside the area, before the hosts win a free kick on the right. Liverpool don’t look too troubled, however.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 30, 2022
25th min: Liverpool’s lead is deserved, in truth. The hosts made a bright start, and they’ve made Liverpool uncomfortable at times, but they’ve not created much of not in the twenty five minutes. The visitors have managed to play the game at the tempo they want.
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Cool and calm from Keita. 😎
A big goal for Liverpool. 🎯 pic.twitter.com/5c0cghwnjI
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Wonderful feet from Naby Keita 😍
Liverpool take the lead and the Newcastle fans aren’t happy, but it looks like James Milner got his challenge just right… pic.twitter.com/1gdngbRXmb
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The composure by Keita!
Liverpool take a 1-0 lead at St James’ Park and are the current Premier League leaders.
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19th min: GOAL!
Liverpool take the lead! Newcastle don’t like it, but Keita has the ball in the back of the net. Milner slides in to win the ball in midfield, he catches Schar, who stays down, but the referee doesn’t see a foul. He won the ball first, which Henderson picks up. He passes out wide to Keita. He plays a 1-2 with Jota, bearing down on goal from the right as he receives the return pass. He keeps his cool, sidestepping the onrushing Dubravka, and firing home past a crowd of Newcastle bodies on the line. VAR doesn’t overturn it.
19′ Liverpool lead. Keita.
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) April 30, 2022
17th min: Gomez fires a low cross towards Mane, arriving at the far post. Krafth manages to divert the ball away, a crucial intervention, before the flag goes up. Mane was offside.
15th min: A spell of controlled possession from Liverpool has taken a little tempo out of the game, as they pass the ball amongst themselves on the halfway line.
11th min: A Liverpool corner finds Van Dijk near the penalty spot. He volleys the ball way over the bar.
9th min: Saint-Maximin has been the main outlet for Newcastle so far. The hosts are committing quite a few forward when they attack, and they’re looking to press too. They’ve done a good job of making Liverpool uncomfortable when playing out the back, but Liverpool have shown the ability to in behind the press already. A Naby Keita shot is wide of the post, after Liverpool go long. It’s deflected, but the referee gives a goal kick.
5th min: Jota wins a free kick on the left, his change of direction too quick for Fabian Schar. The ball falls to Jota, after a couple of wayward defensive headers, but his shot is off target.
3rd min: James Milner has to clear a loose ball in his own penalty area early on, and it’s Newcastle who have the better of the opening couple of minutes. A misplaced pass gives Newcastle a throw in, and that’s followed by an Alisson pass straight to Jonjo Shelvey.
Kickoff!
1 min to KO: The teams are out on the pitch. The atmosphere is excellent. The stage is set.
5 mins to KO: The stadium is filling up quickly now, with the last empty seats being taken. Black and white flags are flying in the sunlight. Teams out shortly.
15 mins to KO: It looks a great day for football. Not long till kickoff now, as the teams go through their final preparations.
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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 30, 2022
30 mins to KO: St. James’ Park is looking good in the late April sunshine. Let’s hope we have a game to match the weather.
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45 mins to KO: It’s an interesting lineup from both teams. Joelinton has done well in midfield for the Magpies. He may continue there, with Almiron and Saint-Maximin as a makeshift front two, or he may be pushed through the middle. Liverpool are still able to put out a very strong team, despite their rotation, but Eddie Howe will be pleased to see neither Alexander-Arnold nor Thiago starting the game.
60 mins to KO: The hosts have announced their lineup.
🚨 HOWAY THE LADS! #NEWLIV pic.twitter.com/cDKETnS7ik
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) April 30, 2022
The team news is out for the visitors.
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80 mins to KO: It’s all smiles for the hosts as they arrive at the stadium.
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100 mins to KO: Guimaraes looks to be the future of the Magpies’ midfield, and Eddie Howe has integrated the former OL man well so far. He’s provided real moments of quality, and the St. James’ faithful will be hoping for more of the same today.
What a start Bruno Guimarães has had at St James’ Park! 🇧🇷
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2 hours to KO: Liverpool are in place for Saturday’s early kick off, and so are we. The Sporting News is here to bring you live updates from Newcastle vs. Liverpool.
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Let’s do this! #NEWLIV pic.twitter.com/RjWJdzcxVg
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Newcastle vs. Liverpool lineups
Trippier, Fraser, and Wilson all miss the game, as expected. Eddie Howe continues with a relatively unchanged team. Shelvey and Guimaraes both start, with Willock the third man in midfield. Joelinton also starts, perhaps leading the line with Wood on the bench.
Newcastle line-up (4-3-3): Dubravka (GK) — Krafth, Schar, Burn, Targett — Guimaraes, Shelvey, Willock — Almiron, Joelinton, Saint-Maximin
Newcastle substitutes (9): Darlow, Dummett, Lascelles, Ritchie, Manquillo, Wood, Murphy, Gayle, Longstaff
Roberto Firmino isn’t in the squad. Jota, who is making his 50th league appearance for the Reds, joins Mane and Diaz in the front three. Milner starts in midfield, while Joe Gomez deputises at right back, with Alexander-Arnold on the bench if needed.
Liverpool starting lineup (4-3-3): Alisson (GK) — Gomez, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson — Henderson, Milner, Keita — Diaz, Mane, Jota
Liverpool substitutes (9): Kelleher, Fabinho, Konate, Thiago, Salah, Jones, Tsimikas, Alexander-Arnold, Elliott
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How to watch Newcastle vs. Liverpool
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| Date | April 30 | April 30 | April 30 | April 30 |
| Time | 12.30 p.m. BST | 7:30 a.m. ET | 7.30 a.m. ET | 9:30 p.m. AEST |
| TV channel | BT Sport 1 | USA Network | – | – |
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