Firmino and Henderson BENCHED; Chamberlain STARTS with Origi in Liverpool's early kickoff against Newcastle at Anfield

Jurgen Klopp has opted for Chamberlain and Origi against Newcastle United at Anfield in today’s early kick off.

Chamberlain makes his first Premier League start at Anfield since the 3-0 win over Bournemouth in April 2018.

The manager has ruled out injury issues against the Henderson and Firmino and defined their absence from the first 11 as 'the best starting line-up'.

“Hendo is ready, Bobby is probably ready, but it’s not about being ready – it’s a bigger picture and we have to think about that.

“We could have made more changes but we need the rhythm as well and it makes not too much sense. A lot of games are coming up.

“We did it with all, we respect Newcastle too much for rotating for rotating. We really want to have the best starting line-up we can have for the specific opponent and that’s what we thought is the right one.

“We could train with that group since Wednesday or so and that helps; OK, Fabinho came in a bit late but with all the others we could train since Wednesday. So that’s good and that’s what we try to use.”

The meetings between both sides have recorded the highest number of goals in the history of Premier League football. A 4-3 win in 1996 was repeated last season with the Reds emerging as victors once again. 2013 recorded the heaviest of it all after the Reds saw off today’s visitors by 6-0 at the St. James Park. A brace for Henderson and Sturridge as Agger and Borini were on the score sheet. Two goals today for Liverpool win take them to 100 goals against Newcastle United.

Liverpool FC: Adrian, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Wijnaldum, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Mane, Origi, Salah.

Subs: Kellerher, Milner, Firmino, Gomez, Henderson, Lallana, Shaqiri.

Newcastle United: Dubravka, Krafth, Lascelles, Schar, Dummett, Atsu, Hayden, Shelvey, Willems, Almiron, Joelinton.

Subs: Darlow, Clark, Sung-yueng, Muto, Fernandez, Manquillo, Longstaff.