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TOM DUTTON

Newcastle vs Liverpool line-ups: Predicted XIs and latest team news for Premier League clash

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino is a doubt for the trip to Newcastle.

The Brazil international tore a thigh muscle in training last week and although he came on as a late substitute in the Champions League defeat in Barcelona, he is unlikely to be risked with the second leg coming up on Tuesday.

Midfielder Naby Keita's season has been ended by a groin injury sustained in the Nou Camp.

Meanwhile, Newcastle striker Ayoze Perez is fit to face the Reds as the Premier League title race approaches its climax.

Perez limped off at Brighton last weekend with a hip problem after scoring his fifth goal in three games but has returned to training and is available to face the Reds.

Skipper Jamaal Lascelles also returns to contention after sitting out the game at the Amex Stadium through illness, leaving only central defender Florian Lejeune and midfielder Sean Longstaff (both knee ligaments) and full-back DeAndre Yedlin (groin) on the injury list.

Predicted line-ups:

Newcastle XI: Dubravka, Manquillo, Schar, Lascelles, Dummett, Ritchie, Perez, Shelvey, Hayden, Atsu, Rondon

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Lovren, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Henderson, Milner, Salah, Mane, Origi

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