Newcastle and Liverpool meet in a high-profile Premier League fixture that is intriguing for many reasons.

Both teams will be looking to make a statement in what is a repeat of last season’s Carabao Cup final where the Magpies surprised Liverpool to clinch their first domestic trophy in 70 years.

However, Alexander Isak, the scorer of what turned out to be the winning goal at Wembley, is now arguably the main plot to the fixture given what has occurred in the summer transfer window.

The Magpies have turned down an offer of £110million from Liverpool for their star striker who has since claimed the club have broken a promise in his attempt to force through a move to the Premier League champions.

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This transfer saga has threatened to get out of hand with Newcastle issuing a response to Isak and the Sweden international’s future will be a hot topic before, during and after this highly anticipated fixture to round off the Premier League weekend.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Newcastle vs Liverpool is scheduled for a 8pm BST kick-off on Monday, August 25, 2025.

The match will take place at St James’ Park.

Where to watch Newcastle vs Liverpool

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports.

Coverage starts at 6.30pm BST on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR ahead of the 8pm kick-off.

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Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog!

Newcastle vs Liverpool team news

Isak is not expected to feature against the club he’s desperate to join.

The Swede has been frozen out by the Magpies, forced to train alone and the possibility of a recall appear slim to none following his social media outburst.

Joe Willock is also absent, but through injury.

Jacob Ramsey is poised to make his Newcastle debut after joining from Aston Villa following the goalless draw at Villa Park.

The Dutchman is likely to be restored to the engine room alongside Alexis Mac Allister which means Dominik Szoboszlai or Florian Wirtz could drop out.

Absent: Alexander Isak

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Newcastle vs Liverpool prediction

Monday night under the lights at St James’ Park coupled with the Isak factor means the Newcastle supporters are going to create quite an atmosphere, so the Liverpool players will have to keep their cool.

Based on last week’s performances, goals should be aplenty especially with the visitors looking rather shaky defensively.

However, the Magpies were wasteful against Villa and don’t have their star striker to turn to.

If the game comes down to who can take their chances then Liverpool certainly have the edge with Mohamed Salah and Hugo Ekitike - linked with a move to St James’ Park - looking very dangerous.

Liverpool to win, 2-1.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

A fixture that has served up many classics in the Premier League era, last season’s 3-3 draw on Tyneside ended a run of six straight wins for Liverpool over Newcastle.

In fact, you have to go all the way back to December 2015 for the last time Newcastle beat the Reds in a Premier League fixture.

Newcastle wins: 51

Liverpool wins: 94

Draws: 45

Newcastle vs Liverpool match odds

Newcastle to win: 21/10

Liverpool to win: 10/11

Draw: 21/10

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).


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