Liverpool vs Newcastle live on December 26, 2018: Time, team news, broadcast listings

December 23, 2018 By Ali M.

Topics: Liverpool TV Schedule, Newcastle TV Schedule, Football TV Schedules, Liverpool, Newcastle, English Premier League

In our match analysis informing you how to watch Liverpool's Premier League clash with Newcastle, we compare team statistics and analyze both teams’their head-to-head record.

What is Liverpool's form compared to Newcastle?

Everyone knows how Liverpool's season has been going. The Reds are yet to lose a single game in this Premier League season so far and will attempt to keep it that way throughout the festive period. The Merseyside giant hasn't dropped points in the league since their 1-1 draw with Arsenal on November 3, winning all seven of their last games.

As for Newcastle, their recent form has been mixed. While they have beaten Burnley and Huddersfield in their last six games, they have also lost at home to West Ham and Wolves and drew 0-0 against Fulham on Saturday.

Liverpool vs Newcastle head-to-head record

Liverpool's recent record at the St. James' Park has been shaky, losing twice and drawing once in their last three visits there. However, the venue of Wednesday's game will be Anfield and the Reds have not lost at home against the Magpies in the league since April 1994.

Games played: 175

Liverpool wins: 83

Newcastle wins: 50

Draws: 42

Who is injured/suspended for Liverpool vs Newcastle?

While Joel Matip, Joe Gomez and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are yet to return for the home side, there is good news for the league leader. James Milner and Naby Keita are tipped to return while Trent Alexander-Arnold should be back in time for this midweek clash.

For the away side, Jonjo Shelvey, Karl Darlow and Ciaran Clark are all tipped to return. However, Rafael Benitez will be without Ki Sung-Yeung who is with South Korean at the Asian Cup.

TV channels and streaming broadcasts

In the USA, watch Liverpool vs Newcastle live on TV on NBCSN and Streaming on NBC Sports Live and NBCSports.com. The match is also available in Spanish on UNIVERSO, UNIVERSO NOW, and Telemundo Deportes En Vivo. You can also follow the game on SiriusXM FC.
In Canada, watch Liverpool vs Newcastle live on TV on TSN4 and Streaming on TSN GO.
In Australia, watch Liverpool vs Newcastle live on TV on SBS and Streaming on SBS Live and Optus Sport.