Liverpool - Newcastle United live updates

With Liverpool due to play European football in the week, it’s a somewhat unfamiliar looking line-up this afternoon, especially with injuries to Christian Benteke, Jordan Henderson, Emre Can and Divock Origi and the suspension of Sakho. Still, Liverpool have won 17 and lost none of their last 20 Premier League matches against Newcastle at Anfield.

GOAL SHY: Newcastle have scored just 11 goals in their last 23 Premier League games away from home.

Rafa Benitez: "[On surviving the drop] It would be massive for everyone and fantastic for me, but you can't rank things. People ask me about Istanbul but it's different. Staying up would be massive - and I'd be really pleased - and the beginning of something special for this club."

HOT STRIKER: Daniel Sturridge has netted six goals in six Barclays Premier League starts against Newcastle United. He has now scored 50 goals in all competitions for Liverpool, despite only appearing 87 times for the club.

Jurgen Klopp: "[On how fans should greet Benitez] He's a very successful manager, nice person! Be louder than you have ever been -- that's absolutely okay. That's how I would say hello to a good old friend. He still lives around here, nobody has to ignore this wonderful moment. Do how you feel!... They don't look like a relegation team, but that shows how strong this league is. It's pretty difficult to change direction. They are in a good moment but we want to keep the points here, that's why we play on Saturday and so that's what we have to show."

STAT: The Magpies have won just three of their last 30 Premier League away matches (W3 D3 L24), losing the last nine in a row.

Here's some pre-match reading ahead of this afternoon's big game.

The big news ahead of today’s clash is the news that France and Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho has failed a dope test and been suspended provisionally by his Premier League club.

And here's the confirmed Liverpool line-up.

Hello and welcome to our LIVE match coverage as Liverpool host Newcastle United at Anfield. Team news to follow shortly.