Liverpool kick off 2024 with an eye-catching Anfield Premier League showdown against Newcastle United on January 1.
Jurgen Klopp's side are right in the mix for a potential title challenge in the second half of the campaign and they are unbeaten at home since November 2022.
However, Liverpool's positive end to 2023 is contrasted against a miserable December for Eddie Howe, with Newcastle's Champions League exit compounded by a string of league defeats.
The Sporting News details the latest on team news and predicted lineups for this game.
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Liverpool vs Newcastle lineups
Klopp finally welcomes back Alexis Mac Allister from injury, though it is the in-form Wataru Endo who is preferred in the holding midfield role from the off.
Elsewhere, Ibrahima Konate returns in defence, while Luis Diaz also comes back in for a start in attack.
Liverpool (4-3-3, right to left): Alisson (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Gomez — Szoboszlai, Endo, Jones — Salah, Nunez, Diaz.
Liverpool subs (9): Kelleher, Mac Allister, Gakpo, Elliott, Jota, Gravenberch, McConnell, Quansah, Bradley.
Eddie Howe is missing eight first-team players at the start of 2024 but club captain Jamaal Lascelles has made it back to feature on the bench here.
Kieran Trippier is a surprise absentee at right-back, with Tino Livramento starting in his stead.
Newcastle (4-3-3 right to left): Dubravka (GK) — Livramento, Botman, Schar, Burn — Miley, Guimaraes, Longstaff — Joelinton, Isak, Gordon.
Newcastle subs (9): Karius, Gillespie, Dummett, Lascelles, Ritchie, Krafth, Hall, Almiron, Murphy.
Liverpool vs Newcastle live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Premier League match across selected areas of the world's major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | NBC USA Network | Fubo |
| Canada | — | |
| UK | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League | Sky GO, Now TV |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | Star Sports Select 1 | Hotstar VIP, JioTV |
USA: This game is being broadcast on the NBC USA Network with streaming options available via Fubo.
Canada: Every Premier League game this season is live streaming exclusively via Fubo in Canada.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream every match live and on demand on Optus Sport.
UK: This match is available for live broadcast with Sky Sports and streaming options via Sky GO and Now TV.