Newcastle downed third-placed Nottingham Forest on Sunday at St. James’ Park but now face an even tougher test; a trip to league leaders Liverpool, who look destined to end Manchester City’s stranglehold on the division.
The Reds are a test Newcastle have failed to pass in recent history. It’ll take a top performance to get anything from tonight’s fixture.
This is the team Eddie Howe has named featuring two changes from the weekend. Alexander Isak misses out with a groin problem.
HOWAY NEWCASTLE! ? pic.twitter.com/0VTHAMbSAr
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) February 26, 2025
Arne Slot has selected the following lineup for the hosts.
Up the Reds ?? #LIVNEW
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 26, 2025
Howay The Lads!
486 comments so far
IrishRob
Feb 26, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Comment #11st
IrishRob
Feb 26, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Comment #2Well at least im a winner!
JohnJ
Feb 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Comment #33rd.
JohnJ
Feb 26, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Comment #4I’ve lifted this post of EGB’s with team in the correct formation.
Essex Geordie Bill
Feb 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Comment #671 (Previous Thread)
Newcastle United: Nick Pope; Tino Livramento, Fabian Schär, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall; Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali, Joe Willock; Jacob Murphy, Callum Wilson,
Substitutes: Martin Dúbravka, John Ruddy, Kieran Trippier, Emil Krafth, Matt Targett, Sean Longstaff, Lewis Miley, Harvey Barnes, William Osula.
JohnJ
Feb 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Comment #5I think it was a wise decision to rest Alexander Isac for this game if there’s a slight doubt about his fitness.
Plenty more games on the horizon and if Callum can stay fit he’s certainly capable of scoring a goal or three!
JohnJ
Feb 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Comment #6Oops Isac!
IrishRob
Feb 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Comment #7Joelinton and Botman still nowhere to be seen.with “minor” strains.
Isak is out for the final isn’t he
Essex Geordie Bill
Feb 26, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Comment #8John
With AG on the left.
Our best hope is that Livarpool get two early red cards! 🙂
Howay50
Feb 26, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Comment #9NUFC last won at Anfield on 23 April 1994 winning by 2-0 with goals from Peter Beardsley and Andy Cole. With no Isak, can’t see that stat changing this evening.
catchy in norway
Feb 26, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Comment #10i see a very defensive game today. 1-1
catchy in norway
Feb 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Comment #11I hope
JohnJ
Feb 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Comment #12Perhaps that’s asking a lot Bill but I still recon Wilson can produce the goods if he can stay fit.
Fingers crossed – and everything else!
jimiley
Feb 26, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Comment #13If Wilson can stay fit…..
Fans saying that for 10 years.
JaveaToon
Feb 26, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Comment #14Ipswich take the lead v Man U
JohnJ
Feb 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Comment #15Man United are in a right state! Boo Hoo 🙂 🙂
Essex Geordie Bill
Feb 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Comment #1633 Minutes to KO.
Which is 8.15
Rotonda heights
Feb 26, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Comment #172 keepers on the bench again!!!
magicmac54
Feb 26, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Comment #18Great to see Wor Rafa being interviewed on the pitch.
HWTL
Small World
Feb 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Comment #19I reckon for tonight Isac is being wrapped up in cotton wool, and being kept fit for the final.
I suspect
Before the match: EH says to Wilson, we know what you can do.
During the game: EH says to Osula, show us what you can do. (Wilson won’t see though 90 mins)
It’s a good opportunity for the pair of them for differing reasons
My biggest concern lies with the back line. They’re in for a tough night.
ChicoUSA
Feb 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Comment #20JohnJ @15
My heart is breaking for them! 🙁
😉
Romford mag
Feb 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Comment #21Was going to be a tough match even with isak starting !
But Stranger things have happened!
HWTL
Toonces
Feb 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Comment #22IF Isak is legitimately injured, then he gets rested. It happens and will be tough to play without him but needs must.
But if he is being protected and saved for the cup final then that is massively disappointing. Looking ahead in sports often bites you in the end.
magicmac54
Feb 26, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Comment #23Normally i would love to see Nottingham Forest hammer Arsenal tonight, but under the circumstances an Arsenal win is more advantages for the Toon.
HWTL
ChicoUSA
Feb 26, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Comment #24My thinking is holding Isak back tonight is all about the cup final….Eddie hiding his ace up his sleave!
Pottsclock
Feb 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Comment #25If Isak has some sort of knock that could develop into something serious if not managed carefully, then it is sensible to rest him. Let’s hope that’s all it is.
magicmac54
Feb 26, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Comment #26I don`t think anyone will have been successful in Eddie`s bingo tonight 😀
HWTL
JaveaToon
Feb 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Comment #27HWTL
JaveaToon
Feb 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Comment #28Man U down to 10
IrishRob
Feb 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Comment #29Honestly with our mindset I’d take a battering tonight. Amy kind of result I feel just doesn’t help us in the cup.
Romford mag
Feb 26, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Comment #30HWTL
Romford mag
Feb 26, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Comment #31JT
Damn shame that 🙂
Romford mag
Feb 26, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Comment #32Great defending by hall 😉
IrishRob
Feb 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Comment #33Why tf was Wilson off side there wtf was Willock supposed to do like.
jimiley
Feb 26, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Comment #34It is going to be a long night.
Wilson keeps running offside
JaveaToon
Feb 26, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Comment #35Well that was fukn terrible
onmeedsun
Feb 26, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Comment #36Liverpool finding too much space in between our defence and midfield. Need to close off those passes. Glad Eddie listened to me and left Isak out. Cunning plan. How the feck did they score that
JaveaToon
Feb 26, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Comment #371 nowt
jimiley
Feb 26, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Comment #38Phook me that crawled into the middle of the goal
IrishRob
Feb 26, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Comment #39I seen Szoboszlai A MILE away on his on in the middle. Even Salah had space. Shocking defending absolutely shocking!
onmeedsun
Feb 26, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Comment #40Wilson never looked like troubling their defence there.pathetic and predictable