There's a murmur of anticipation every time Allan Saint-Maximin picks up the ball, scampering inside off the Newcastle left. He's dealt with this time, just.

Corner for the visitors. They're growing into this one.

It drops to Virgil van Dijk on the penalty spot but he gets right underneath his volley and sticks it in the Tyne. 'Av it.

Gary Rose
BBC Sport at St James' Park

Newcastle are up for this one. They are pressing the Liverpool defence high, tackles are flying in and already we've seen a couple of nervy moments from the visitors.

This opening 15 minutes or so could be crucial for Liverpool as they look to settle this boisterous home crowd which has clearly given the Newcastle players a boost.

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Alisson has had a couple of close calls with his passing from the back already.

He's like one of those wily old vets at five-a-side who hold onto the ball until the last moment and then make you look like a fool, doing shuttles to chase them.

It works this time as he springs a Liverpool attack that ends with Naby Keita firing narrowly wide.

Stephen Warnock
Former Liverpool defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

You got the sense when the team-sheets came out that Newcastle saw an opportunity to start quickly here. They did that, but you feel Liverpool do this quite a lot; they let teams come on to them and hit them with a sucker-punch.

"He's Brazilian..." we've heard this one at a few Premier League grounds, but at St James' it is a chant reserved for Joelinton. A man reformed under Eddie Howe.

Nicholas McDonald: I remember Eddie Howe causing Liverpool problems with Bournemouth. Now he has a stronger team he must fancy his chances.

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Oooh. First glimpse of goal for Liverpool and it falls to Diogo Jota, who takes the dropping ball on his chest wonderfully but then skews well wide.

I'm reliably informed that you may hear a new chant from the Liverpool end today...

In recent weeks fans have taken to singing the Beatles tune 'I Feel Fine', with some words re-jigged for Jurgen Klopp.

In midweek, upon signing his new contract, he gave credit for his decision to stay longer to his wife Ulla. Social media has allowed fans to tweak the 'I Feel Fine' to something new again.

I’m so glad - that Ulla loves the Scouse

I’m so glad that she’s not moving house…

Ulla said to Jurg (yanno), She doesn’t want to leave (yanno) she said no…

I'm in love with her and I feel fine

Catchy?

Alisson under cooks his pass to Sadio Mane, who slips and allows Newcastle to pounce about 40 yards from goal. It eventually bobbles to Jonjo Shelvey, but the midfielder can't execute an ambitious half-volley.

Newcastle straight on the front foot, getting the ball into the Liverpool box, but it doesn't quite break for the hosts.

Gary Rose
BBC Sport at St James' Park

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Flags waving, Hey Jude being belted out, there are few greater atmospheres than one at a packed and buoyant St James' Park.

The sense of optimism about what this team can become in the coming months and years is evident and Newcastle would love nothing more than to provide an indication of what could be to come with a win and a big performance today.

Right then, here we go.

The two most in-form teams in the Premier League get under way at St James' Park.

A beautiful afternoon in the north east.

Dion Dublin
Former Premier League striker on Football Focus

I think [Klopp’s team selection] is brave, I really do. I suppose he’s trying to save legs. Newcastle will be a tall order today at home at a noisy, boisterous St James’ Park.

They can be relaxed, Newcastle. Sometimes a relaxed footballer can play very, very well.

A bit of "Hey Jude" at St James' as the teams line up in the tunnel, one for the Reds fans?!

Martin Keown
Former England defender on Football Focus

Leeds have got rid of their silly man for man marking system. Marcelo Bielsa gave them their identity back. Now they are playing with a bit more structure.

Dion Dublin
Former Premier League striker on Football Focus

I think these two games for Liverpool and Manchester City are possibly their toughest.

Newcastle will be bouncing, Leeds will be bouncing as well. Both are potential upsets here. Not because Newcastle and Leeds are as good as Liverpool or Newcastle, but they are at home. I have played at Elland Road and it's incredibly hostile when it needs to be