Rafael Benítez’s family home is still on Merseyside where he and his wife are heavily involved in local charities. Not that Jürgen Klopp will make the mistake of thinking Newcastle United’s manage will automatically donate three points to his side. The coach who led Liverpool to Champions League glory in 2005 may wish his old club well but a little part of him might not be averse to reminding everyone of his talent. And particularly not at a time when he is endeavouring to drive a hard bargain with Mike Ashley, Newcastle’s owner over renewing a contract which concludes next month. Louise Taylor
Saturday 7.45pm Sky Sports Premier League
Venue St James’ Park
Last season Newcastle 1 Liverpool 1
Referee Andre Marriner
This season G25 Y69 R3 2.88 cards/game
Odds H 19-2 A 4-11 D 4-1
NEWCASTLE
Subs from Darlow, Fernández, Clark, Barreca, Diame, Ki, Kenedy, Muto, Joselu
Doubtful None
Injured Almirón (hamstring, Aug), Longstaff (knee, Aug), Lejeune (knee, Oct), Yedlin (groin, unknown)
Suspended None
Discipline Y56 R2
Form DLLWWD
Leading scorer Pérez 11
LIVERPOOL
Subs from Mignolet, Wijnaldum, Milner, Lovren, Gomez, Lallana, Shaqiri, Sturridge, Moreno, Origi, Jones, Camacho, Hoever, Oxlade-Chamberlain
Doubtful Firmino (groin)
Injured Keïta (hip, unknown), Lallana (knock, unknown)
Suspended None
Discipline Y36 R2
Form WWWWWW
Leading scorer Salah 21
