Liverpool vs Newcastle preview: Reds host wounded Magpies in huge Premier League clash on New Year’s Day – team news

LIVERPOOL will host Newcastle United in the Premier League’s opening clash of 2024 – and it promises to be a blockbuster.

The Reds have only lost one top-flight game at Anfield since March 8th, 2021.

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Liverpool have been one of the stand-out sides so far this season as Jurgen Klopp‘s men look to secure their second Premier League title in 2024.

Meanwhile, Newcastle has failed to build on their remarkable success last campaign, with European football taking its toll on the squad.

Eddie Howe’s injury-riddled side has only picked up three points from their last five games as the Toon drop further away from the top four places.

The Magpies’ record at Anfield doesn’t make for good reading for Newcastle fans as the North East outfit have failed to win any of their past 27 Premier League visits (D5 L22).

When is Liverpool vs Newcastle?

• Liverpool vs Newcastle will take place on Monday, January 1st, 2024.
• Kick off will be at 8pm GMT.
• Anfield will host.

What TV channel is Liverpool vs Newcastle on and can it be live streamed?

• Liverpool vs Newcastle will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event.
• Sky Sports customers can live stream the match via the NOW app/website.
• Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action.

Team news

Liverpool will be without Andy Robertson, Alexis Mac Allister, Kostas Tsimikas, Thiago Alcantara and Joel Matip for their New Year’s Day clash with Newcastle.

Mohamed Salah will be eager to get on the scoresheet and claim his 150th Premier League goal for the Reds.

Eddie Howe still has a number of injury problems despite the return of Sven Botland and Joelinton in recent weeks.

The likes of Joe Willock, Harvey Barnes, Jamaal Lascelles, Nick Pope, Elliot Anderson and Jacob Murphy are all expected to remain out for Newcastle’s trip to Merseyside.

What are the odds?

Match result

• Liverpool – 4/9
• Draw – 18/5
• Newcastle – 11/2

*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication.