Liverpool will be aiming to strengthen their place at the top of the table when they face Newcastle United at Anfield on Boxing Day. The Reds are currently four points clear of Manchester City and look to be in a good place during this festive period.
However, as we saw with Crystal Palace managing to pull off an unexpected win over Manchester City, no game in the Premier League is easy. Hence, Jurgen Klopp’s men have to be on their toes in order to topple a stubborn, deep-defending Newcastle side.
Under the tutelage of Rafa Benitez, the Magpies are a tough nut to crack as they sit deep and protect their goal.
Liverpool will need a bit of craft and quality to breakthrough that nut. They have Trent Alexander-Arnold back in training and Naby Keita is expected to be fit.
Rotation could be a possibility for this game with Arsenal to come in three days time and Manchester City away next week.
Here’s how we think Klopp could line his team up:
