Liverpool vs Newcastle United Tickets

We’re in for a thrilling affair when the Magpies visit Anfield, home of Liverpool FC for more than 130 years.

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Liverpool vs Newcastle United History

These are two of England’s biggest and best-known football clubs.

Liverpool have been the pinnacle of English football on a number of occasions. The Reds were ruthlessly dominant in the 1970s and 80s, winning 10 First Division titles in the space of 15 years in addition to six European honours in that same period.

In 2020, Liverpool were crowned top-flight champions for a 19th time, to go within one of arch rivals Manchester United. Two years later the Merseysiders became eight-time winners of the FA Cup.

In the opposite corner Newcastle United won the First Division four times before WWII, but the Magpies are without a major trophy since 1955 when they triumphed over Manchester City in the FA Cup final.

Liverpool vs Newcastle United connections

Given the size and stature of both these clubs, it is unsurprising that several high-profile individuals have been involved with both Liverpool and Newcastle over the years.

Ian Rush is unarguably Liverpool royalty, having made 660 appearances for the club and being integral to the team’s unbridled success during the 1980s. It is sometimes forgotten the Wales icon had a brief spell at Newcastle in 1996-97, playing just 14 times for the Magpies.

Graeme Souness amassed more than 350 appearances in Liverpool colours and won multiple honours during his six-year stay at Anfield. After bringing an end to his playing career in 1991, Souness was appointed manager of the Merseyside club. The former Scotland 54-cap international remained at the helm for the best part of three years and later took up the role of Newcastle manager in 2004.

Michael Owen is perhaps the most famous Englishman to have represented both these clubs. The striker joined Liverpool as a junior and burst onto the scene towards the end of the 90s. Owen was prised by Real Madrid in 2004 but retuned to his homeland just 12 months later as the Magpies secured his services.

Another former England international, John Barnes left Liverpool for Newcastle on a free transfer in 1997.

Dietmar Hamann traded Tyneside for Merseyside in 1999. The former Bayern Munich and Germany midfielder featured more than 280 times for Liverpool and became a Champions League winner with the Reds in 2005.

James Milner racked up more than 450 appearances combined for Liverpool and Newcastle. The ex-England midfielder spent four years at the former, until 2008, and eight seasons with the latter, until 2023.

José Enrique and Andy Carroll both moved from St James’ Park to Anfield in 2011, the latter for a transfer fee of £35m.

Georginio Wijnaldum gained plaudits for his performances in a Newcastle shirt during the 2015/16 season, earning a £25m transfer to Liverpool where the Netherlands international would collect Premier League and Champions League winner’s medals before switching to PSG in 2021.

Just like Souness, Rafael Benítez has been the manager of both these clubs. The Spaniard held the position at Liverpool from 2004-10, defeating AC Milan in the Champions League final in his first season, before taking charge of Newcastle in 2016.

Liverpool vs Newcastle United Head-to-Head

These teams have shared a pitch more than 180 times since their first meeting back in 1893.

The majority of clashes between Liverpool and Newcastle have taken place in the top division of English football, with occasional encounters in the FA Cup and EFL Cup.

Newcastle claimed a rare victory at Anfield in 1993/94, the second season of the Premier League. Come the end of the 2022/23 campaign, this remained the last time the visitors had left Anfield with maximum points.

The Reds earned a comeback victory in this fixture during the 2022/23 Premier League campaign. Aleksandar Isak had put Newcastle ahead, but Roberto Firmino and Fabio Carvalho’s late goal rescued 3 points for the home side.

The previous season saw Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold both hit the back of the net as Liverpool picked up a 3-1 victory over the Magpies.