- The Liverpool vs Newcastle game kicks off on Monday at 2300EAT.
- Liverpool are in first place on 42 points.
- Newcatle are in 9th place on 29 points.
Title contenders Liverpool FC are set to open their 2024 calendar with a fiendish clash against Newcastle United on Monday night.
The Reds, who have amassed 42 points so far this season, will be hoping to extend their four-game unbeaten run in all competitions as they look to maintain their lead at the top of the Premier League.
Liverpool registered a 2-0 win over Vincent Kompany’s coached Burnley side in their last league match with Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota getting the goals.
However, although the hosts are favorites going into the crunch tie, Jürgen Klopp knows that they can easily get punished by a Newcastle side which has had a mixed season.
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The Magpies, who occupy the 9th position in the table standings with 29 points have not been consistent in recent months.
The club which was recently bundled out of UEFA Champions League has suffered two consecutive defeats in the competitive league and they will be aiming to return to winning ways when they visit Anfield Stadium.
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What time does Liverpool vs Newcastle United start?
The match is scheduled to start at 11 PM Kenyan time at the Anfield Stadium.
Liverpool vs Newcastle United Team News
The hosts are expected to miss the services of several players including exciting left-back Andy Robertson, Cameroonian international Joel Matip, Ben Doak, and Stefan Bajcetic.
Klopp will also be without Thiago Alcantara and Kostas Tsimikas, who injured his collarbone in their 1 – 1 draw against rivals Arsenal a few days ago.
Furthermore, Alexis Mac Allister’s involvement in the game is not guaranteed since the Argentine midfielder is still recovering from a knee injury.
Similar to Liverpool, Newcastle United’s squad has been ravaged by injuries. Javi Manquillo, Matt Targett, Joe Willock, Harvey Barnes, Jacob Murphy, and Elliot Anderson are all expected to be unavailable.
Newcastle skipper Jamaal Lascelles, who suffered a hip injury in their 1 – 0 defeat in the hands of Luton on Saturday, December 23rd will have to be assessed before the final decision is made.
With the absence of number one shot stopper Nick Pope, who is still nursing a shoulder injury, Martin Dubravka will retain his position between the goal posts.
Meanwhile, defensive midfielder Sandro Tonali continues to serve his suspension after being found guilty of breaking betting regulations by the Italian football federation in October.
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Liverpool vs Newcastle United head-to-head
Liverpool and Newcastle United have locked horns 19 times since 2013 in all competitions with the Reds registering 12 wins. Six of those matches ended in a draw.
In addition, Liverpool has won all of the recent five encounters between the two sides with their last victory coming on Sunday, August 27th at the St. James’ Park.
On the other hand, Newcastle’s last victory against Liverpool came on Saturday, November 1, 2024 with Ayoze Perez scoring the only goal in the 73rd minute.
Liverpool: 12
Draws: 6
Newcastle: 1
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Liverpool vs Newcastle United Current Form
Liverpool: LWWWW
Newcastle: LWLLL
Liverpool vs Newcastle United Predictions
Liverpool are currently enjoying an excellent form and with Arsenal, Aston Villa and Manchester City breathing down their neck, they would be going for the maximum points.
Anfield is also a tough stadium to visit for any Premier League club, hence Liverpool are favorites going into the match.
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