An evocative day for Rafael Benítez who will doubtless be applauded by all corners of St James’ Park before kick-off. While Reds remember the four trophies, Champions League included, he won at Anfield, Newcastle fans are similarly adoring. Benítez duly hopes to delight them by exposing Jürgen Klopp’s short blanket. “I talk about the short blanket,” he said. “If you cover your head, your feet are cold; if you cover your feet, your head is cold. Sometimes when you attack too much, you’re exposed in defence.” Louise Taylor
Kick-off Sunday 4.30pm
Venue St James’ Park
Last season n/a
Live Sky Sports Premier League
Referee Craig Pawson
This season G5, Y24, R2, 5.60 cards per game
Odds H 9-2 A 8-11 D 3-1
Newcastle United
Subs from Woodman, Darlow, Lejeune, Manquillo, Gámez, Shelvey, Aarons, Diamé, Murphy, Joselu, Gayle
Doubtful None
Injured Dummett (hamstring, Nov), Haïdara (knee, unknown)
Suspended None
Form LLWWWL
Discipline Y13 R1
Leading scorer Lascelles 2
Liverpool
Subs from Karius, Ward, Klavan, Can, Gomez, Milner, Robertson, Flanagan, Grujic, Woodburn, Solanke, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Markovic
Doubtful None
Injured Clyne (back, unknown), Lallana (thigh, unknown)
Suspended None
Form DWWLDW
Discipline Y12 R1
Leading scorer Salah 4
