A Northern showdown graces the Premier League's New Year's Day agenda for 2024, with Liverpool set to clash against Newcastle United at the iconic Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England.
Entering January at the top of the standings after a resounding 2-0 victory over Burnley on Boxing Day, Liverpool aims to maintain their momentum. Meanwhile, Newcastle United seeks redemption following a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Nottingham Forest in their previous outing.
Liverpool faced missed opportunities in their intense pre-Christmas draw against then-leaders Arsenal, a narrative that almost repeated itself at Turf Moor.
Despite Darwin Nunez's splendid opening goal, Klopp's team found themselves squandering chances, highlighting the need for clinical finishing.
Possible Prediction line-ups
Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Gomez; Szoboszlai, Endo, Gravenberch; Salah, Gakpo, Nunez
Newcastle: Dubravka; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Joelinton, Guimaraes, Miley; Almiron, Isak, Gordon
Event details
NAME: Liverpool - Newcastle United
DATE: 1 Jan 2024
TIME: 20:00 UTC
VENUE: Anfield, Liverpool, England