Kieran Trippier and Callum Wilson have been ruled out of Newcastle United's match at Liverpool with the line-ups for the match being confirmed.
Eddie Howe has made two changes to the side that were beaten 3-1 by Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day with Trippier's absence seeing Tino Livramento come in at right-back. Miguel Almiron has dropped to the bench in place of Joelinton, who returns to the starting line-up after a minor hamstring injury.
Jamaal Lascelles is also back with the squad after missing the Forest match due to a minor muscle injury. The Magpies skipper is back on the bench.
As a result, Newcastle's midfield three of Lewis Miley, Sean Longstaff and Bruno Guimaraes remains the same. Martin Dubravka continues in goal with Livramento, Fabian Schar, Sven Botman and Dan Burn as the back four.
Joelinton's return to the starting line-up sees him shifted onto the left wing with Anthony Gordon swapping sides. Alexander Isak keeps his place up front.
Here is the confirmed Newcastle United line-up for the match at Liverpool...
9. RW: Anthony Gordon
Gordon terrorised Trent Alexander-Arnold back at St James’ Park earlier this season and scored in the reverse fixture. | Getty Images
10. LW: Joelinton
Joelinton returned to the bench on Boxing Day and was used in the second-half to try and wrestle back control of the game. His physicality could be a big asset for the Magpies on New Year’s Day. | AFP via Getty Images
11. ST: Alexander Isak
Isak was one of Newcastle’s best performers against Forest and will have fond memories of his Magpies debut at Anfield last August. He scored on that day and was denied a second by a very tight offside call. | Getty Images
