Divock Origi fitness update

Jürgen Klopp is hopeful Divock Origi's ankle injury isn't serious, but the striker will undergo a scan to determine the extent of the issue.

Click here to read what the manager had to say following today's 3-1 win.

Klopp press conference

The manager has arrived for his post-match press conference and says: "Second half, we only scored one goal but we played really good football."

Andy Robertson to BBC Sport: "We didn't start the game the way we wanted to and to be fair to Newcastle they started brightly and scored a hell of a goal. That gave us the wake up call we needed and afterwards I think we kicked into gear and were too good for them.

"We need to be quicker getting back into our rhythm [after international breaks] or against teams in the top six we might struggle to get back into the game if we give away a goal."

And here's how the top of the table is looking...

Here is how Opta saw today's game...

Three minutes of added time to be played at the end of the game...

Chance!

Somehow it's not a fourth goal for Liverpool as Dubravka keeps out a combination of Salah and Alexander-Arnold at point-blank range following another Firmino flick.

Another chance, another Dubravka save.

This time the Newcastle 'keeper thwarts Firmino at the feet of the striker after Oxlade-Chamberlain's shot had deflected into his path.

Chance!

Andy Robertson doesn't know how he hasn't scored. An outrageous chipped pass from Firmino puts him into space, but Dubravka somehow keeps out his prodded effort at the near post.

sSalah's effort from Firmino's pass is blocked in front of goal by Lascelles.

Firmino glances a header goalwards from 12 yards out following an Alexander-Arnold delivery; however, it's claimed at the second attempt by Dubravka.

Chance!

Now Liverpool open up Newcastle - and Dubravka saves at his near post from Alexander-Arnold after Firmino's pass had played him into space inside the box.

Chance

Krafth arrives completely unmarked in the box to reach a deep cross from Atsu.

Thankfully, under pressure from Van Dijk, he skews a half-volley well over the bar from 10 yards out.

It was a good opportunity for Newcastle, however.

Chance!

Lovely improvised effort sees Wijnaldum hoist a full volley onto the roof of the netting. He wasn't too far away at all from finding the top corner.

Vital block from Robertson inside the area to deny Krafth a clean strike on goal after Newcastle worked an early second-half opening.

The story of the first half, as told by Opta stats...

Three minutes of added time to be played at the end of the first half.

Roberto Firmino is being readied to come on. Doesn't look like Origi can continue.

Origi is down again and requires treatment. 

Matip looks like he's hauled down in the air by Lascelles as he tries to meet Salah's corner, but referee Andre Marriner isn't interested in the appeals.

Origi glances wide of the far post from a Mane centre as Liverpool look to start building some pressure on the visiting goal.

Mane heads over after Oxlade-Chamberlain hoisted back into the area from a cleared corner.

Oxlade-Chamberlain registers Liverpool's first shot on goal as he drives deep from a central position before arrowing just wide of the post.

Early concern for Liverpool as Origi goes down on the toucline after falling awkwardly.

He's back up and looks OK to continue

Here come the teams...

Warming up...

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The Reds are in the building...

Klopp explains two changes

The boss spoke to BT Sport about the thinking behind his starting XI...

"Of course, we have to think about these things. 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 formations

Here's how Opta predict the two sides will shape up this afternoon...

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

It's also the midfielder's 50th appearance for the Reds in all competitions.

Inside the Liverpool dressing room

TEAM NEWS

Liverpool's teamsheet shows two changes to the team deployed at Burnley last time out for this afternoon's encounter with Newcastle.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Divock Origi are in, with Jordan Henderson and Roberto Firmino dropping to the bench.

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

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

Adrian on duty

The Spanish 'keeper handles pre-match media duties at Anfield.

Jürgen Klopp and the Reds have just arrived at Anfield and we'll be bringing you confirmation of the manager's starting XI and substitutes at 11.30am BST.

Did you know?

Sadio Mane could extend an interesting Premier League record if he features today and Liverpool avoid defeat.

The No.10 has not lost any of his previous 49 league appearances for the Reds at Anfield - and will aim to clock up the half-century against Newcastle.

It's good to be back...

Van Dijk speaks

Liverpool are back in action after the international break and Virgil van Dijk wants to build on the Reds' positive start to the campaign.

The No.4 tells today's matchday programme: "We know from last year that they [Newcastle] have lots of qualities and they will make it tough. But we are playing at Anfield and we want to show what we are all about.

"We know that in the games that we have played so far there have been good movements but also moments that can improve. We will prepare as well as possible and do everything to win the game."

Stat attack

• Liverpool are unbeaten in the last 23 league meetings between the sides at Anfield, winning 19 and drawing four
• The Reds have scored 98 goals against Newcastle in the Premier League - more than any other team
• Fabinho's only goal for the club so far came in this fixture last season

• Liverpool are unbeaten at home in the last 42 league matches - 32 wins and 10 draws
• They have averaged exactly three goals per game in the past 22 league fixtures at Anfield
• Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could make his 50th Reds appearance in all competitions

Last time at Anfield

It's three weeks since the Reds ran out at home, when Arsenal were beaten 3-1 through Joel Matip's header and Mohamed Salah's double.

Relive the best of that match again in Inside Anfield below...

Klopp's Newcastle analysis

The Reds boss pointed to Newcastle's 1-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur last month as evidence for the tough challenge he expects at Anfield this afternoon.

"They had something like 20 per cent possession at Tottenham, but deserved the three points, to be honest. Because with this 20 per cent possession, they did a lot of really good stuff and it's difficult," said Klopp on Friday.

"The game will be a real challenge and we need pretty much everybody on their toes. I don't know when we had the last home game, the last away game was Burnley, so three weeks probably when we last played at home against Arsenal.

"We need that atmosphere again at 12.30. If we have that atmosphere then we can do something."

Team news

Liverpool remain without Alisson Becker and Naby Keita for the clash with the Magpies, though Klopp reported no other new injury concerns at his pre-match press conference.

Newcastle boss Steve Bruce will be unable to call upon Sean Longstaff (ankle), Matt Ritchie (ankle/foot), Dwight Gayle (calf), Allan Saint-Maximin (thigh) and former Reds striker Andy Carroll.

Inside Training

The LFCTV GO cameras were at Melwood on Thursday to check in on Liverpool's preparations for the visit of Newcastle. Take a look in the compilation from training below.

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Important travel information

Supporters heading to the stadium should be aware that road closures are likely to cause major traffic congestion in the city today.

Click here for more information ahead of travelling to Anfield.

On the cover

Georginio Wijnaldum is on the front page of the official matchday programme today for the meeting with his former club.

Get your copy at Anfield later or subscribe online here.

Missing Men

Our latest Missing Men teaser features an unforgettable clash between the Reds and Newcastle - the first 4-3 thriller in 1996. But can you remember Liverpool's starting XI that night?

Click the graphic for the answers...

Award winner

Speaking of the gaffer, he was named Premier League Manager of the Month for August yesterday and explained how the award was 'proof' of Liverpool's impressive start to the campaign.

Read more from Klopp on the accolade here.

Klopp's preview

The manager spoke to the media at Melwood on Friday to preview today's game - and you can catch up with everything he had to say in our YouTube video below...

Tale of the tape

Take a look at all the numbers behind Liverpool and Newcastle's Premier League seasons so far...

The last meeting

When these sides last met, in May this year, it was an absolute classic. Treat yourself to the highlights of Liverpool's 3-2 win at St. James' Park below...

On the schedule

The Reds and Newcastle are the first teams in action this weekend as the Premier League returns after the international break. See the rest of today's fixtures and the early-season situation at the top of the table below...

The story so far

Four games, four wins in the Premier League in 2019-20.

Here's a recap of Liverpool's exploits in August...

The Reds are back

The wait is over - Liverpool get back to work at Anfield this afternoon, aiming for a fifth consecutive Premier League win to start the season.

Newcastle United are the opponents for the Reds in the 12.30pm BST kick-off and you can follow all of the build-up, action and reaction right here.