2026-2027 Premier League: Newcastle vs. Liverpool, Probable Lineups

Newcastle vs. Liverpool is a match on the first day of the Premier League season; kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. The Magpies have undergone significant changes following the departures of Tonali, Guimaraes, and Gordon: Jaissle will have to rebuild a team that has been scaled back since last season. The Reds have also started fresh under Iraola following Slot’s departure, and kicked off a new era by parting ways with Salah and Konaté this summer.

Newcastle’s attacking focal point is Wissa, who will be supported in the attacking midfield by new signing Touré, Ramsey, and Elanga. In midfield are Bamba and Steur.

Liverpool will feature Isak as the center forward, with Ngumoha, Wirtz, and Gakpo behind him. In midfield, Szoboszlai and Gravenberch form the duo, while in defense, Araujo starts alongside Van Dijk from the 1st minute.

Newcastle vs. Liverpool: Probable Lineups
Newcastle (4-2-3-1): Pope; Miley, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Bamba, Steur; Toure, Ramsey, Elanga; Wissa. Head Coach: Jaissle
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Frimpong, Araujo, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch; Ngumoha, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak. Head Coach: Iraola

“I’m excited. You can feel it in the atmosphere when you train with the players. It feels like this week is a little different. I can’t wait to get started,” Iraola said at a press conference. “The transfer window? I hate these two weeks because there’s so much uncertainty—not just in Liverpool, but everywhere. But we have to adapt. Honestly, I don’t want to spend too much time thinking about these things.”