Source: Daily_Mail
Liverpool v NEWCASTLE: Steve Harper and Tim Krul to battle for No 1 spot
Goalkeeper Steve Harper returns to the Newcastle squad for Sunday's Barclays Premier League trip to Liverpool after overcoming a knee injury.[LNB]The 36-year-old, who has missed the last two games, will travel to Anfield, although whether or not he replaces deputy Tim Krul remains to be seen.[LNB] Solid effort: Krul has impressed while he has deputised for Harper[LNB]Skipper Kevin Nolan has recovered from a slight muscle strain, but loan signing Stephen Ireland has been ruled out for the rest of the season by an ankle injury after making just two appearances as a substitute.[LNB]Hatem Ben Arfa continues his rehabilitation after returning to training from a double leg fracture, but Danny Guthrie (shin), Leon Best (ankle), Dan Gosling (knee) and Alan Smith (ankle) remain on the sidelines.[LNB]Provisional squad: Harper, Krul, Sodeberg, Simpson, Ferguson, Enrique, Coloccini, Williamson, S. Taylor, R. Taylor, Perch, Tiote, Barton, Gutierrez, Nolan, Vuckic, Tavernier, Richardson, Lovenkrands, Ameobi, Ranger, Kuqi. [LNB]CLICK HERE FOR THE WEEKEND TEAM NEWS IN THE BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE[LNB][LNB] Explore more:People: Kevin Nolan, Danny Guthrie, Hatem Ben Arfa, Leon Best, Alan Smith Places: Newcastle, Liverpool
