The Kop consolidates the top position?

Comments on Liverpool vs Newcastle:

Because Arsenal (40 points) unexpectedly lost to Fulham in last night’s match (December 31, 2023), Liverpool with 42 points is still at the top of the table. However, the pressure that Aston Villa (42 points, inferior to Liverpool in sub-index), Man City (40 points), Tottenham (39 points) created after their recent victories makes Liverpool have to try very hard in the upcoming match. to theirs.

In this round, Liverpool will meet Newcastle at home and the Anfield fulcrum can help them win 3 points. In many recent matches in all competitions, Liverpool are unbeaten every time they play at Anfield. This season, within the Premier League, Liverpool has won 7 matches, drawing only 2 matches against MU and Arsenal after 9 matches played.

Stability is also a factor that brings great confidence to Liverpool. In the past 11 matches, The Kop has never received defeat.

As for Newcastle, the broken squad is the reason why they are playing very erratically or rather, they are in a noticeable decline. In the past 7 matches, Newcastle only won 1 match and lost 6 matches.

In the last 7 confrontations, Liverpool outperformed Newcastle, winning 6 matches and drawing only 1 match. That will most likely happen again when the two sides play again at Anfield. One more detail to show how difficult it is for Newcastle: They have lost 6, drawn 1 in the last 7 away matches.

In this match, Liverpool cannot use Tsimikas, Doak, Bajcetic, Mac Allister, Robertson, Thiago Alcantara and Matip. The away team Newcastle is still missing Tonali due to suspension. Besides, they cannot release Manquillo, Lascelles, Anderson, Willock, Murphy, Barnes, Targett and Pope.

Expected lineup Liverpool vs Newcastle:

Liverpool (4-3-3): Alisson; Van Dijk, Trent, Konate, Gomez; Elliott, Endo, Gravenberch; Salah, Nunez, Diaz.

Newcastle (4-3-3): Dubravka; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Miley, Bruno Guimaraes, Longstaff; Gordon, Almiron, Isak.

Forecast: Liverpool won 3-1.