Newcastle have confirmed first-choice goalkeeper Martin Dubravka will be sidelined until at least the end of March after picking up a knee injury.
Liverpool will aim to keep their Champions League defence going on Wednesday night when they welcome Atletico Madrid to Anfield.
Liverpool and Newcastle were involved in another seven-goal extravaganza on this day 13 years ago as the Reds edged out the Magpies 4-3 at Anfield.
Rangers captain James Tavernier has reportedly emerged as a summer transfer target for one of his former employers, Newcastle United.
Manchester United created another bit of European history 12 months ago when they edged past Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Odion Ighalo can reportedly earn a six-figure sum if he continues to deliver the goods at Manchester United during his loan stint, according to club sources.
Manchester City are ready to hand Gabriel Jesus wages of £150,000-per-week in a clear message to Juventus that the Brazil striker is not for sale.
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has chosen to prolong his stay at Selhurst Park after signing a one-year contract extension at the club.
Steve Bruce says he is very happy after Jonjo Shelvey and Matt Ritchie both signed new three-year contracts on Friday.
Everton are reportedly making good progress in talks with Lille over a summer deal for Gabriel Magalhaes.