Liverpool FC aims to continue their reign at the top of the league table by winning against a struggling Newcastle United. These two teams are actually from different result coming into this game, having different momentum as well. Liverpool is from a 2-0 win against Burnley, proving why they are title contenders here. Moreover, Liverpool are still on the top of the league table with 42 points, but a win is needed here. On the other hand, Newcastle had a different result on their previous match, losing to a 3-1 score line against Nottingham. Furthermore, Newcastle are at the ninth of the league table with 29 points. The meeting between these two teams is on January 2, 2024, at 4:00 AM (GMT+8).
Liverpool FC
Liverpool suffered a pulsating pre-Christmas draw with Arsenal, where they missed chances after Darwin Nunez scored a delightful opener. Despite two disallowed goals for the Reds, Vincent Kompany’s men could not capitalize. Moreover, Diogo Jota sealed a Liverpool victory with a tight-angled 90th-minute effort. Both Cody Gakpo and Harvey Elliott had strikes ruled out at Turf Moor, with Mohamed Salah deemed “insane” by Klopp. With Arsenal suffering a shock home loss to West Ham United, first place belongs to Liverpool at the time of writing. The Reds’ chances of entering the New Year on their throne remain to be seen, as Arsenal can temporarily return to their pre-Christmas position by sinking Fulham on New Year’s Eve, before a nine-goal win for Aston Villa against Burnley would send the Lions top.
Liverpool will start 2024 without six injured players, including Kostas Tsimikas, Ben Doak, Joel Matip, Stefan Bajcetic, Thiago Alcantara, and Andrew Robertson. Alexis Mac Allister is in the final stages of recovery from a knee injury. Wataru Endo will likely return to number six, while Dominik Szoboszlai, Ibrahima Konate, and Luis Diaz will likely be recalls.
Newcastle United
Newcastle United are hoping for a new year to improve their under-staffed and under-performing team. Due to this, they suffered their sixth loss in seven games against Nottingham Forest. The loss was due to a late penalty spot goal by Alexander Isak. However, Chris Wood’s hat-trick and three sublime left-footed strikes left St James’ Park stunned. The Magpies, currently in ninth place in the table, have a daunting fixture list with Aston Villa and Manchester City, as well as a FA Cup third-round tie with Sunderland. To put their rivals to the sword, Howe’s men must end a four-game losing run on the road, which they suffered in a 2-1 loss last term and in August due to a Nunez-inspired fightback. The fixture list may not be daunting, but the team is determined to make a comeback in the New Year.
Newcastle’s absentee list is down to eight injured players, with Sandro Tonali serving the remainder of his betting ban. Joelinton made the bench due to a hamstring concern. Brazilian midfielder Lewis Miley could challenge Sean Longstaff’s position, and manager Howe may consider swapping Dan Burn for Tino Livramento.
Prediction:
Liverpool FC (3.5)
Odds: -0.89
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