EPL MD 16 Lineup: Front three starts as Callum Wilson replaces Almiron upfront; Newcastle United vs Liverpool
Thiago hs been involved in Matchday squad for the first time since his injury against Everton in October.
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Liverpool seeks to extend their lead on top of the Premier League table after a disappointing result against West Bromwich Albion last week.
The Reds are top of the league separated by two points between second-placed Manchester United who have a game in hand.
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Steve Bruce has made one change as Callum Wilson replaces Miguel Almiron after recovery from an ankle injury.
Nathaniel Philips replaced injured Matip in defence as Wijnaldum is rested for the first time in a Premier League game against his former club. James Milner takes his place and Thiago is named as a substitute after recovering from a knee injury.
Team News:
Newcastle United: Darlow, Yedlin, Ritchie, Clark, Schar, Fernandez, Hayden, M. Longstaff, Murphy, Joelinton, Wilson.
Subs: Dubravka, Carroll, Shelvey, Gayle, Lewis, Hendrick, Krafth, Almiron, S. Longstaff.
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HWTL! ⚫️⚪️
Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Robertson, Fabinho, Phillips, Henderson, Jones, Milner, Salah, Mane, Firmino.
Subs: Kelleher, Wijnaldum, Thiago, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Minamino, Shaqiri, Origi, R. Williams, N. Williams.
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The line-up for our final game of 2020 ???? #NEWLIV
