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Eddie Howe confirms Alexander Isak absence for Newcastle's game against Liverpool

Newcastle United host Liverpool in the Premier League in Monday Night Football tonight, with the champions expecting a fervent atmosphere as they travel to St James’ Park.

There’ll be plenty of boos for Arne Slot’s side among the protracted saga regarding the future of Alexander Isak, with the Reds’ capture of Hugo Ekitike also a cause for dissent among the home fans.

Liverpool began the season with a 4-2 win over Bournemouth in a performance that was impressive despite some shaky moments, though they travel up north looking to lay down a marker for their title rivals.

Meanwhile, the Magpies started their 25/26 campaign with a disappointing draw at Aston Villa, and while Eddie Howe’s side still need to make several additions before the transfer window closes, tonight St James’ can provide the helping hand as it did in the 3-3 draw last season.

Good memories of St. James' Park

Liverpool have won five of their last seven away Premier League games against Newcastle and have gone 1-0 down in each of their last two visits to St James’ Park before recovering to win (2-1 in 2023-24) and draw (3-3 in 2024-25).

Mike Jones25 August 2025 19:10

Liverpool team booed on arrival at St. James' Park

The Liverpool team bus was met with a chorus of boos from watching Newcastle fans as the players disembarked ahead of this match.

The fanbase isn’t at all pleased about the rumours and disruption caused by Alexander Isak wanting to leave and they’ll make that clear during the match tonight.

(REUTERS)

Mike Jones25 August 2025 19:06