Newcastle United start 2024 with a New Year's Day clash against Liverpool at Anfield (8pm kick-off).
The Magpies are looking to bounce back from a run of six defeats in seven matches at a ground they haven't won at in the Premier League since 1994. Newcastle haven't beaten Liverpool in any game since 2015 with Eddie Howe losing each of his last 11 encounters against Jurgen Klopp's side.
Newcastle's previous visit to Anfield saw Liverpool score a 98th minute winner while the meeting between the sides earlier in the season saw The Reds come from 1-0 down with 10 men to win 2-1 thanks to a late brace from Darwin Nunez. United's managed to bounce back from some early season set-backs and put together a strong run of form between September and December before their recent dip.
Howe's side have won just once away from home all season in the Premier League and head into Monday night's match having lost consecutive matches against Luton Town and Nottingham Forest. Their only win in the past four weeks has been a 3-0 triumph over 10-man Fulham at St James' Park.
Newcastle head into the match with Jamaal Lascelles and injury doubt but with Joelinton recently back from a hamstring injury. The Brazilian could return to the starting line-up this evening as Howe ponders changes from the 3-1 defeat against Forest on Boxing Day.
Here is our predicted Newcastle United line-up to face Liverpool...
9. RW: Anthony Gordon
Gordon terrorised Trent Alexander-Arnold back at St James’ Park earlier this season and scored in the reverse fixture. | Getty Images
10. LW: Joelinton
Joelinton returned to the bench on Boxing Day and was used in the second-half to try and wrestle back control of the game. His physicality could be a big asset for the Magpies on New Year’s Day. | AFP via Getty Images
11. ST: Alexander Isak
Isak was one of Newcastle’s best performers against Forest and will have fond memories of his Magpies debut at Anfield last August. He scored on that day and was denied a second by a very tight offside call. | Getty Images
