Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Liverpool today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Liverpool look to fend off competition from Arsenal, Manchester City and more.
The race for the Champions League places should also be a compelling battle, with a fifth place possible for English teams. Manchester United’s latest rebuild under Ruben Amorim sets expectations high once more after a dismal season last time out.
Meanwhile, it’s Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Newcastle United FC 2 - 2 Liverpool FC
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:57Eating up a few precious seconds, Slot sends on two more subs. First, Elliott replaces Jones in midfield.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:59Kerkez scrambles away a low Livramento cross for another corner, as Newcastle's siege continues. They are looking by far the most likely team to win this.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:57Substitution Cody Gakpo Rio Ngumoha
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:56After Alisson makes an important punch clear, Bruno Guimaraes wins the home side another corner - this time, on the left. It's whipped to the near post and partly cleared, before Miley crashes a 20-yard shot into the first defender.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:55Liverpool manage to clear away the corner, but they may be dismayed to see 11 minutes of stoppage time indicated by the fourth official. As things stand, the Premier League champions would gladly take a point.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:54Elanga raids down the right, forcing a corner-kick. Newcastle are making light of their one-man advantage, while Liverpool can't handle their incredible intensity. What a finale we have in store here!
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:51GOAL!!! NEWCASTLE COMPLETE THE COMEBACK! It's 2-2 at St. James' Park! Konate gets stuck under a long ball from the back, and substitute Osula stays cool to find the back of the net! He holds off Gravenberch and slots the ball beneath Alisson from close range, pulling the 10-man hosts level against all the odds!
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:49For persistently nibbling at Bruno Guimaraes from behind, Bradley is booked.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:49Liverpool's last shot was their second goal by Ekitike, scored 20 seconds into the second half. Meanwhile, 10-man Newcastle have produced two since then - despite having just 25% of the ball.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:47On a booking, Burn times his tackle perfectly to deny Chiesa access into Newcastle's box. One more goal would settle this game in Liverpool's favour, but while it stays 2-1, there's still a slight chance for the Magpies.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:45More injury woe for Howe. Schar can't continue either, so Newcastle's latest change sees the Swiss centre-back make way for recent signing Thiaw.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:44Following treatment, Schar looks like he'll be cleared to continue. He should rejoin the home side's back four, as Liverpool prepare to make changes.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:43Up front, Chiesa will replace the potential match-winner, Ekitike.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:43First, Wirtz - who has been fairly quiet today - makes way Bradley, a right-back.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:41Incredibly, yet another Newcastle man is left prone on the turf. Schar is lying inside Liverpool's box with what appears to be a head injury, and Newcastle's medics race on to treat him. He was caught by a stray arm from Van Dijk.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:38Completing a triple change, Trippier makes way for Hall. Livramento will switch across to right-back.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:38Osula is also sent on, replacing Barnes in attack.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:37Due to injury, Joelinton must depart; Ramsey runs on for his Newcastle debut.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:37A dismal day for Howe continues, as Gordon has been sent off, Tonali seems to have dislocated his shoulder, and now Joelinton has sustained a muscular injury. The big Brazilian will have to limp off.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:37Sensibly, Liverpool calmly shift the ball between themselves in midfield, drawing the sting from Newcastle's resurgence. Play is then brought to a halt as Joelinton hits the deck after colliding with Gravenberch.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:34Salah's ambitious cross from right to left for Gakpo leaves the latter needing to try a back-flick, but he can't keep the ball alive. SInce extending their lead shortly after half-time, Liverpool have lost rhythm in the final third - perhaps Slot will soon consider changes?
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:33According to Opta's live win predictor, Newcastle only have a 15% chance of avoiding defeat here. They've rediscovered some belief, but as the game wears on, surely Liverpool will exploit any space. As is so often the case when these teams meet, it's certainly set up for an enthralling finale.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:28Finally, Tonali departs with a shoulder injury, having bravely played on through the pain for several minutes. Miley will replace him.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:28It takes two attempts for Alisson to punch clear a threatening corner-kick by Trippier, who hits the ball flat towards the near post. Against the odds, 10-man Newcastle are building some momentum and applying a lot of pressure to the Liverpool defence.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:27Remarkably, Tonali is continuing for now, despite clearly going through plenty of pain. No-one can question Newcastle's fighting spirit today, even if Gordon took it slightly too far. There's a huge roar as the hosts win a corner.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:25Having scored after 20 seconds of the restart, Liverpool have had an 85% share of possession over the opening 15 minutes of the second half - but Newcastle's goal has brought a little uncertainty back into this game. It's not over yet!
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:22After coming up short with his initial long throw-in, Livramento then curls over a delightful cross from the left flank for Bruno Guimaraes to head home.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:21GOAL!!! NEWCASTLE HIT BACK! It's the hosts' captain who breathes life into this contest! Bruno Guimaraes shows great determination to connect with Livramento's left-wing cross, planting his header into the net via the right-hand post! Alisson just failed to keep it out, and it's now just 2-1 to Liverpool!
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:19The action resumes with Newcastle now down to nine men, as Tonali continues to be treated off-field. Surely he can't continue?
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:18Play is paused momentarily, as Tonali seems to have injured his shoulder when falling awkwardly - more bad news for Howe. By the look of his face while receiving treatment, it may be a dislocation.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:17It's difficult to see where Newcastle can go from here, as Howe's hands are tied. He has precious few attacking options on the bench, and his team are already struggling to keep Liverpool at bay.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:15Not only was that Reds' earliest second-half goal (45:20) in a top-flight game since February 2013, but Ekitike also becomes just the fourth Liverpool player to score in both of his first two Premier League appearances, after Nigel Clough (1993), Milan Baros (2002) and Daniel Sturridge (2013).
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:13Van Dijk nods on an angled Wirtz free-kick fro the left, but Burn rises highest in Newcastle's box. He completes the clearance, and it could be a busy second half for the hosts' defence.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:11Though his initial shot is blocked, Gakpo has the presence of mind to look up and pass low towards Ekitike, recording his second assist of the match.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:10Drawing more ire from the stands, the referee books Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes for protesting that his team should've had a free-kick for a push on Barnes.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:09GOAL!!! EKITIKE STRIKES! It's already 2-0 to Liverpool! After taking the ball from Gakpo, the former Newcastle target slots in an unstoppable shot from the edge of the box, side-footing home his finish via the left-hand post. Within seconds of the second half starting, surely that's the killer blow!
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:08Ten-man Newcastle kick off, and we are back under way at St. James' Park!
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
21:02Living up to its billing as a grudge match, there were 19 fouls in the first half - the most in the opening 45 minutes of a Premier League fixture so far this season. It's also the most in the first half of any game between these two clubs since March 2006. That set the tone for Gordon's brainless challenge, which has cost his team dearly: fortunately for Van Dijk, he seems to have avoided serious injury. It's the latter's team who are huge favourites to win now - they have an 85% chance according to Opta's live win predictor.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:57On a night punctuated by boos for various reasons, there's a deafening chorus at the half-time whistle, as 10-man Newcastle United head down the tunnel trailing Liverpool 1-0. The officials bear the brunt of the home fans' dismay, as Gordon was sent off following a pitchside VAR review, not long after the visitors had stolen the opening goal. Gravenberch's deflected strike separates the sides at St. James', but Newcastle had previously carved out the best chances and dominated the ball. They failed to score while on top, and an xG of 0.64 to Liverpool's meagre 0.07 counts for nothing. It's a long road back from here for the Magpies, but past clashes between these two clubs have thrown up more than a few second-half surprises.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:53HALF-TIME: NEWCASTLE UNITED 0-1 LIVERPOOL
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:50NEWCASTLE GO DOWN TO 10 MEN! After a pitchside review, the referee changes his mind and sends Gordon off! He leapt into an awful late tackle on Van Dijk and was booked, but that's been bumped up to a red! More misery for the Magpies.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:49RED CARD CHECK! In the first of two added minutes, Gordon arrives horribly late in a challenge on Van Dijk and is shown a yellow card by the referee. However, the VAR believes that should be upgraded to red! It was reckless, so the Liverpool-born forward could be in trouble here.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:46Burn goes into the book for fouling Salah, so he'll have to tread carefully for the rest of this match. That's not straightforward when faced with Liverpool's livewire attackers.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:47Yellow Card Anthony Gordon
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:47Just as Newcastle are poised to exploit some space on the break, Bruno Guimaraes overhits his pass out wide to Barnes on the left touchline and the chance evaporates.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:45A surging run by Gakpo opens up the hosts' midfield, before he lays the ball off to Salah. The latter's lovely pass is within centimetres of picking out Jones in the centre, but the midfielder is just unable to make contact - and he surely would've scored.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:42Trippier clips a corner-kick across from the left, but Burn can't get a clear run at meeting the cross and can only nod well wide. Newcastle needed to score when they were on top, but a goal before half-time would shift momentum again.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:41Back from a ban today, Gravenberch ends a run of 41 consecutive Premier League appearances without a goal - this is his first since April 2024. It's certainly changed the atmosphere.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:38Passing inside from the left, Gakpo finds Gravenberch on the edge of Newcastle's area, setting up the opening goal.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:38GOAL!!! LIVERPOOL LEAD! The Red silence St. James' Park! When Gravenberch receives possession from Gakpo just outside the box, Bruno Guimaraes stands off, allowing the midfielder to shoot. He fires hard and low, and a slight deflection off Schar sends the ball arrowing into the bottom-left corner! It's 1-0 to the champions!
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:37Holding on to possession for a while, Liverpool receive a chorus of jeers and boos. They need to switch the momentum here, or at least keep things all square until half-time.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:35Alisson races off his line to gather in Tonali's low throughball, as the flow of attacks continues to head one way. It's all black-and-white at the moment, with the Reds struggling to get a foothold in this game.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:35In spite of how this first half is unfolding, Liverpool are still favourites to prevail according to Opta's live win predictor. They have a 39% of victory compared to 31% for Newcastle, as things stand.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:33Gordon is involved once again, as he heads wildly wide with a much tougher opportunity, following Elanga's latest cross from out wide. Newcastle's width is causing Liverpool plenty of problems.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:31An attack sparked by Gordon's clever flick almost ends with the ex-Everton player turning the ball in from close range, but as he tries to make contact with Elanga's low cross, Szoboszlai dives in to make another crucial block.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:30CLOSE! Gordon should score! He meets a superb cross from the left by Barnes, but his header slips over the top of the crossbar by a matter of inches!
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:29Elanga pops up on the left, causing havoc with a dangerous cross into the box, before Liverpool scramble the ball clear. The Reds then launch a quick counter, but Salah's wayward pass into the box allows the home side to recover.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:27Having been turned by Gordon, an obvious tug-back on the Newcastle man's shirt sees Konate pick up a booking.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:25So far, Newcastle have had a 64% share of possession - albeit without recording a single shot on target. They're making life uncomfortable for the reigning Premier League champions, who've yet to find their own rhythm.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:23Barnes and Livramento link up on the left, before the latter's low cross from near the byline is snuffed out by a diving Alisson. Newcastle are building up a head of steam now, but it might take a more considered approach in the final third to break through.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:23Following another foul - this time committed by an otherwise invisible Salah - Trippier is handed a further set-piece chance. However, his cross into the area is aimless.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:21An Ekitike foul on Schar gives Newcastle a free-kick, around 10 yards inside Liverpool's half. After Trippier takes it short, Bruno Guimaraes tries to flip the ball into the box, but it ultimately comes to nothing.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:18They may have failed to break through Aston Villa last week, but Newcastle have scored first in six of their last seven home games. They almost create a good chance when Elanga surges to the right byline, but stand-in right-back Szoboszlai is on hand to make a vital intervention.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:16SAVE! When Schar gifts the ball to Ekitike on the edge of Newcastle's box, the Liverpool striker lays it off to Wirtz, who then lines up a shot. From an angle on the left, he tries to find the far corner, but Pope flies across to make a smart stop!
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:14Twice in a matter of seconds, Burn leaps highest to head clear two balls into the box - first from a throw-in, then following a cross. As yet, for all the blood and thunder, neither side has come close to carving out a clear opening.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:12Liverpool take quite a while to play out from the back, then surprisingly they pump a long ball up towards Newcastle's box. However, Trippier is toppled by Wirtz and the Magpies will have a free-kick.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:09After losing the ball in midfield, Gravenberch awkwardly lunges in to win it back, but instead he catches Bruno Guimaraes. It's a clear yellow card for the Dutchman.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:09Again, Trippier fouls a Liverpool forward, this time taking down Ekitike. A former Newcastle transfer target, the French striker has been given a 'warm' welcome by the home fans so far.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:07Trippier clips Wirtz in midfield and concedes a free-kick, which finally halts a frantic period of play. It gives Liverpool a chance to quell their hosts' momentum.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:06Following an early Newcastle corner, which is comfortably cleared, the home side continue to press Liverpool with intent, drawing even more raucous support from the stands.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:03A 3-3 thriller in this fixture last season - capped off by a dramatic late equaliser from Schar - followed a long history of Premier League classics when these two teams meet. Will we be treated to another today?
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
20:02Amid a hostile atmosphere, Liverpool kick off: we are under way on Tyneside!
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
19:57LIVERPOOL (4-2-3-1): Alisson Becker; Dominik Szoboszlai, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez; Ryan Gravenberch, Curtis Jones; Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo; Hugo Ekitike.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
19:58The teams are out on the pitch at St. James' Park, so kick-off in this Premier League contest is now just moments away!
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
19:52Meanwhile, Slot makes two changes to the Liverpool side that started against Bournemouth. Jeremie Frimpong has been sidelined by a hamstring injury - and fellow right-back Bradley is only fit enough for the bench - so Szoboszlai looks set to fill in. As Alexis Mac Allister is set to become a father, his midfield spot is taken by Gravenberch, who returns from suspension.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
19:52With Isak still out of the picture, Liverpool-born Gordon continues to lead Newcastle's attack, as Howe names an unchanged XI. New signing Ramsey is named on the bench, alongside fit-again Willock. In midfield, captain Bruno Guimaraes starts his 66th consecutive Premier League match - the outright longest streak by any outfielder for the Magpies.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
19:47SUBS: Giorgi Mamardashvili, Joe Gomez, Wataru Endo, Conor Bradley, Federico Chiesa, Giovanni Leoni, Harvey Elliott, Andy Robertson, Rio Ngumoha.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
19:47SUBS: Aaron Ramsdale, Lewis Hall, Sven Botman, Malick Thiaw, William Osula, Jacob Murphy, Joe Willock, Jacob Ramsey, Lewis Miley.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
19:41NEWCASTLE UNITED (4-3-3): Nick Pope; Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn, Tino Livramento; Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, Joelinton; Anthony Elanga, Anthony Gordon, Harvey Barnes.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
19:41While Liverpool ultimately got their Premier League title defence off to a successful start, they were level with Bournemouth until the 88th minute of last week’s opener before two late strikes earned a 4-2 home win. When winding down after a long, hard campaign on several fronts, Arne Slot’s side lost three of their final four league games on the road last season, so they intend to end that trend today. The Reds are sure to face a fierce atmosphere, though, given their attempt to lure Isak to Anfield.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
19:41Newcastle were held to a goalless draw by 10-man Aston Villa on the opening matchday, so Eddie Howe will now aim to get off the mark by winning his first home game for a fourth straight season. Of course, the Magpies last met Liverpool at Wembley in the League Cup final, when they finally claimed their first domestic trophy for 70 years; however, there have been no Newcastle wins in 17 Premier League contests dating back almost a decade. They’ll be doubly keen to end that drought tonight, given how the Alexander Isak saga has hung over their summer.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
19:36Hello and welcome to live coverage of today's Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St. James' Park!
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
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