OpinionLooking like this Newcastle United team v Liverpool for opening Premier League matchLooking ahead to this Newcastle United team v Liverpool. United kicking off their 2026/27 Premier League season against the scousers at 4.30pm on Sunday 23 August. This currently looks to me the most likely Newcastle United team v Liverpool to kick off the season:Lukáš HorníčekLeo ShaharMalick ThiawSven BotmanLewis HallAladji BambaJacob RamseyJoelintonAnthony ElangaHarvey BarnesYoane WissaIf this how you see the Newcastle United team v Liverpool lining up? Lewis Hall starts for sure as well assuming he is fit, Tino Livramento though reported to be missing this Liverpool match as he recovers from injury. Unless the new manager decided to play with three defenders and wing-backs, it would appear to be teenager Leo Shahar set for his first ever start in a competitive first team match.