Premier League: Liverpool vs Newcastle Live
Preview
On New Year’s Day in 2024, Liverpool will face Newcastle in a Premier League match at Anfield. Liverpool is currently leading the standings after defeating Burnley 2-0 on Boxing Day, while Newcastle suffered a 3-1 loss at home to Nottingham Forest in their last match.
Klopp’s men faced a challenging match against Burnley, with missed opportunities threatening to derail their performance. Despite the Burnley fans finding their voice and two disallowed goals for Liverpool, Vincent Kompany’s team couldn’t take advantage. Diogo Jota secured a 90th-minute victory for the reds with a difficult shot. Klopp’s side currently holds the top spot, after Arsenal could not reclaim it. Liverpool’s recent draw at Anfield has dampened spirits, but they have a strong track record on New Year’s Day, having not lost since 2005.
On the other hand, the Newcastle team is hoping for a fresh start in the New Year to revive their struggling and understaffed team. They suffered their sixth loss in seven games against Nuno Espirito Santo’s Nottingham Forest, with Chris Wood scoring a remarkable hat-trick to spoil their Boxing Day. Despite some home victories, December was a forgettable month for the Magpies, who are currently in ninth place in the table. Although their European exit may make the fixture list seem less intimidating, they still have upcoming matches against Aston Villa and Manchester City, as well as an exciting FA Cup third-round tie with Sunderland.
Head-to-head
Klopp’s team has won their last five matches against Newcastle. Newcastle’s last win at Anfield was in 1994, and they have not won in their last 28 visits to the stadium.
Preview
Liverpool’s impressive comeback against Newcastle in August was their 10th time coming from behind to defeat the Magpies in the Premier League, making it the most frequent occurrence in the competition’s history. However, Liverpool shouldn’t have to rely on their comeback abilities in their upcoming match. While Klopp’s men still have some concerns about converting their chances, Newcastle’s struggles away from home mean that the top-ranked Reds should start 2024 on a positive note.
