Confirmed Liverpool vs Newcastle line-up: 3 changes with Alexander-Arnold on the bench – Liverpool FC

Arne Slot has made three changes as Liverpool take on Newcastle at St James’ Park as they look to maintain or even extend their lead at the top.

A win in the North East would give Liverpool at least a nine-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.

It’s a tempting prospect with a third of the season already played, but Slot and his players have to contend with an ever-growing injury list.

This also includes Alisson, who is out again Caoimhin Kelleher makes his seventh straight start without taking any chances with the No. 1.

Kelleher starts behind a defense of Joe Gomez, Jarell Quansah, Virgil van Dijk And Andy Robertson.

Ryan Gravenberch He joins Van Dijk and maintains his record of starting every Premier League game to date. The Dutchman joined in midfield Curtis Jones And Alexis Mac Allister.

And there is a change in the attack Mohamed Salah And Cody Gakpo join in Darwin Nunez in front.

Without Alisson, Ibrahima Konate, Conor Bradley, Kostas Tsimikas and Diogo Jota, slot options on the bench include Trent Alexander-Arnold, Harvey Elliott and Luis Diaz.

Academy central defender Amara Nallo, 18, is also in the squad.

Liverpool: Kelleher; Gomez, Quansah, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones, Mac Allister; Salah, Gakpo, Nunez

Substitute: Jaros, Nallo, Alexander-Arnold, Endo, Morton, Szoboszlai, Elliott, Nyoni, Diaz

Newcastle: Pope; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Gordon, Isaac

Substitute: Dubravka, Targett, Kelly, Longstaff, Willock, Almiron, Barnes, Wilson, Osula