The Reds head to the north-east to face the Magpies, with the Alexander Isak transfer saga still rumbling on between the two teams.

After a thrilling game in which Liverpool led 2-0 and Newcastle went down a man, only to level 2-2, Rio Ngumoha gave the Reds a dramatic late victory. Here's how it happened.

It remains to be seen whether Saka is available for the Premier League tie versus Nottingham Forest on September 13. Much of the pre-match build-up at Selhurst Park yesterday focused on off-field matters.