US EditionLiverpool Line-Ups for Newcastle as Hugo Ekitike Benched in System Change - Liverpool Echo
The match highlights tensions from Alexander Isak's transfer saga, with Liverpool's £110 million bid rejected and the striker absent from Newcastle's lineup tonight.
- On Monday, August 25, 2025, Newcastle United host Liverpool at St James' Park with an 8pm BST kick-off, live on Sky Sports and streamed on Sky Go.
- The build-up has been dominated by Alexander Isak's transfer saga, as the Newcastle striker wants to join Liverpool and Newcastle United rejected a �110 million bid.
- Newcastle's team news includes fit-again Joe Willock and potential debutant Jacob Ramsey, while Liverpool welcomes Ryan Gravenberch back after suspension and leave.
- Betting markets view a Liverpool win as a 50% probability according to Sky Bet, while Paul Merson predicts a 2-2 draw at St James' Park, expecting Newcastle supporters to create a hostile atmosphere Monday night.
- The game offers an early test of Liverpool's title credentials and character under Arne Slot, following their 4-2 opening-day win and recalling memorable clashes since Newcastle's last win in December 2015.
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Newcastle United hosts Liverpool on Monday evening at St. James' Park in the second round of the 2025-26 Premier League season.
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right1Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Center
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- 50% of the sources are Center
50% Center
L 33%
C 50%
R 17%
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