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The big news? Balotelli is back! The Italy international has not scored in seven league games but netted in the 2-1 win over Swansea in the cup after coming off the bench and plays in a front two with Raheem Sterling at St James’ Park. Liverpool make seven changes in total from their League Cup win, with only Glen Johnson, Dejan Lovren, Jordan Henderson and Philippe Coutinho keeping their places.

NEWCASTLE: Krul, Janmaat, S.Taylor, Coloccini, Dummett, Sissoko, Abeid, Colback, Obertan, Cisse, Ameobi. Subs: Elliot, Haidara, R.Taylor, Aarons, Cabella, Gouffran, Perez. /// LIVERPOOL: Mignolet, Johnson, Moreno, Lovren, Skrtel, Gerrard, Allen, Henderson, Coutinho, Sterling, Balotelli. Subs: Jones, Toure, Manquillo, Lallana, Can, Lambert, Borini.