Newcastle United’s team to face Liverpool at St James’ Park has been confirmed. As expected, Alexander Isak is not part of the squad after going public with his intention to leave Newcastle amid interest from Liverpool.

I think if you go to Newcastle you know what to expect. We played them three times last season and twice their intensity levels were above ours. “In the away game, especially in the first 60 minutes,

Newcastle have so far rebuffed Liverpool attempts to prise away the star centre-forward, who’s perhaps compromised his relationship with the Toon Army in a bid to earn the move he craves. The situation is poised to add plenty of spice to a fixture that typically supplies vintage thrills and spills.