Is Liverpool vs Newcastle United on TV, what time is kick-off and how can I follow it?

Eddie Howe takes his Magpies to Anfield for their first Premier League game of 2024

There aren't much harder games to kick off the new year than away at Anfield, so at least Newcastle United know things won't get much tougher for the rest of the season. Manchester City, Aston Villa and, of course, Sunderland may argue differently in the coming weeks, however.

Eddie Howe heads to Liverpool desperate for a positive result to help change his side's fortunes. Two damaging Christmas defeats to Luton Town and Nottingham Forest have left Newcastle somewhat off the pace when it comes to European qualification, but they know there is plenty of time to turn their form around.

Newcastle have an awful record at Anfield, but with wins against Man City, Arsenal, Chelsea, Man United and PSG already this season, no one should ever write this Magpies' side off. Here's all you need to know ahead of the game.

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When is Liverpool vs Newcastle United?

The game gets under way at 8pm on Monday, January 1, 2024, at Anfield.

Is Liverpool vs Newcastle United on TV?

Yes, this highly-anticipated game will be shown live on Sky Sports. Coverage on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League gets under way at 7pm.

How can I follow Liverpool vs Newcastle United?

As always, we will be live blogging the game at Anfield, with Lee Ryder and Ciaran Kelly on Merseyside. You can also listen to live coverage on BBC Radio Newcastle.

Liverpool vs Newcastle United team news

United are set to have a similar squad to that which lost to Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day, with Joelinton ready to come into the starting line-up after returning from injury. Up front, Howe must decide whether to start both Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak. The injury list remains long, with Harvey Barnes, Jacob Murphy, Joe Willock, Elliot Anderson and Jamaal Lascelles expected to miss the game and Sandro Tonali banned.

Liverpool will make a late call on Alexis Mac Allister but will be without Scotland international Andy Robertson. Diogo Jota is fit to play, however, while this will be Mo Salah's final game before he leaves on international duty.

Liverpool vs Newcastle United match odds

• Newcastle win 6/1
• Draw 7/2
• Liverpool win 9/20

Liverpool vs Newcastle United referee

Anthony Taylor will take charge of the match at Anfield. The experienced referee has already overseen 24 games this season, including Newcastle's 2-2 draw at Wolves, when he awarded the Magpies a spot-kick. He has shown 111 yellow cards and four reds so far this season.

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