LIVERPOOL and Newcastle clash at Anfield in Monday’s Premier League encouter.
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Liverpool and Newcastle renew hostilities at Anfield as the busy festive schedule reaches its climax on New Year’s Day.
The Reds can end the first day of 2024 in top position after seeing title challengers Arsenal drop points over Christmas.
Jurgen Klopp’s side avoided a potential banana skin when beating Burnley on Boxing Day, and have had two days off to freshen things up.
The Merseyside outfit haven’t been at their brilliant best, but they’ve still only dropped four points at Anfield in their first nine home games of the season – conceding just six.
As for Newcastle, it looks as though manager Eddie Howe is under serious pressure to turn things around.
The Magpies have lost six of their last seven games in all competitions, and were diabolical when losing 3-1 to Nottingham Forest at St James’ Park.
Having been in the Champions League, Carabao Cup and challenging for a top-four finish — Newcastle now find themselves in ninth position and eight points adrift from fourth-placed Manchester City having played a game more.
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Liverpool have got it over Newcastle.
No matter the form or circumstances, Jurgen Klopp’s side always seem to come away with three points against Monday’s opponents.
The Reds have won their last five meetings against Newcastle, including the reverse fixture earlier this year when they overcame an early goal and 28th-minute dismissal to win 2-1.
In fact, you would have to go back 29 games to 1994 to find the last time Newcastle were the victors at Anfield.
Liverpool could help themselves to a handful of goals on Monday, especially given Newcastle’s atrocious away record this season.
The Toon have played nine away league fixtures, and taken just five points from a possible 27 in that run. Only Sheffield United have fewer points on the road this season.
Eddie Howe’s side have also conceded 3+ goals in two of their last four away matches, while only Burnley have conceded more efforts on target in the last four league games.
The club’s top scorer departs for the Africa Cup of Nations following the New Year’s Day clash with Newcastle.
And he could jet off with a brace, or perhaps even a hat-trick.
The Egyptian, 31, has 16 goals to his name this season. He also has six goals and has provided six assists in 14 appearances against Newcastle.
No Liverpool player has had more touches in the penalty area over the last four games (35), and none of his colleagues can match his 15 attempts at goal – Luis Diaz is the closest with eight.
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