Liverpool vs Newcastle: Latest team news, predicted lineups and injuries

Manchester City FC v Liverpool FC - Premier League — Salah was in sublime form once again on Sunday against City (Picture: Getty)

Liverpool can tighten their grip on the Premier League title as they entertain Newcastle United at Anfield on Wednesday.

With Arne Slot’s side taking care of business against Manchester City and Arsenal slipping up against West Ham United, the Reds find themselves 11 points clear at the top of the league.

While the Gunners have a game in hand, a tough trip to Nottingham Forest could see them drop more points this week and allow Liverpool to extend their advantage at the summit.

Looking relentless with just one league defeat all season, Slot also has an almost fully fit squad at his disposal for the visit of Eddie Howe’s side.

Cody Gakpo made his return off the bench having shaken off a hamstring issue and could return to the starting XI against the Magpies.

Conor Bradley is likely to be unavailable as he recovers from a thigh injury with Joe Gomez facing a long spell on the sidelines having undergone surgery.

Slot has options everywhere else on the pitch with the irresistible form of Mohamed Salah showing no signs of waning.

Everton FC v Liverpool FC - Premier League — Gakpo back from injury (Picture: Getty Images)

Newcastle kept their own top four hopes alive with a thrilling 4-3 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday with Alexander Isak back among the goals with a brace.

Sandro Tonai dropped out of the starting XI that afternoon after missing a couple of days training with a hamstring concern.

The Italian came off the bench with 20 minutes remaining and finished the game unscathed with Howe hopeful he will be available to start on Merseyside this week.