The Reds head to the north-east to face the Magpies, with the Alexander Isak transfer saga still rumbling on between the two teams.

The absent Alexander Isak dominated the build-up to Newcastle United's clash at home to Liverpool but the Swede was temporarily forgotten in a rip-roaring contest that ended 3-2 to the reigning champions thanks to a stoppage-time winner by teenaged Premier League debutant Rio Ngumoha.

Alexander Isak may not be on the pitch at St. James ' Park on Monday but he will be top of mind when Newcastle United take on Liverpool, and in more ways than one.