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Confirmed team news: Newcastle v Liverpool - Sturridge, Mignolet and Gomez START

Liverpool will be hoping to get one over their former manager Rafael Benitez when they visit Newcastle United on Sunday evening.

The Magpies coach enjoyed a successful spell with the Reds between 2004-2010 and remains a fans favourite on the terraces.

Jurgen Klopp’s side will move into the top four with victory over the hosts and has included Daniel Sturridge in his starting line-up ahead of Roberto Firmino.

Captain Jordan Henderson makes his 250th appearance for the hosts while Simon Mignolet replaces Loris Karius in goal.

Take a look at the confirmed teams below

Newcastle XI: Elliot, Yedlin, Lascelles, Clark, Manquillo, Shelvey, Merino, Ritchie, Perez, Atsu, Joselu

Substitutes: Murphy, Gayle, Diame, Hayden, Lejeune, Darlow, Jesus Gamez

Liverpool XI: Mignolet, Gomez, Matip, Lovren, Moreno, Wijnaldum, Henderson, Coutinho, Salah, Sturridge, Mane

Substitutes: Karius, Milner, Firmino, Klavan, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Can, Solanke