Jurgen Klopp and Eddie Howe give injury updates as 16 players could miss Liverpool vs Newcastle

Liverpool welcome Newcastle United to Anfield on New Year's Day, looking to maintain their lead at the top of the Premier League.

Liverpool hit the summit on Boxing Day with a 2-0 triumph at Burnley. And they remained there after previous pacesetters Arsenal went down 2-0 at home to West Ham United two days later.

Arsenal could regain pole position with victory at Fulham on Sunday. But Liverpool would still ensure they start 2024 at the top with three points at home to a struggling Newcastle side who have lost six of their last seven games in all competitions.

And ahead of the big match, we look at the latest injury news from both camps in our morning Liverpool FC digest.

Alexis Mac Allister, Andy Robertson, Thiago - Liverpool injury news for Newcastle after latest Jurgen Klopp update

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has delivered an update on the club’s injury list.

Liverpool will be aiming to maintain their position at the top of the Premier League table as they prepare to face Newcastle United on New Year’s Day. The Reds became league leaders after their win over Burnley on Boxing Day and were able to stay top of the pile after Arsenal suffered a 2-0 defeat to West Ham on Thursday night.

Liverpool continue to be part of the developing title race, despite the club’s growing injury list. Both Andy Robertson and Alexis Mac Allister are key players that have been sidelined through injury and Klopp shared the latest on their recoveries at his press conference to preview the visit of Newcastle.

Jake Bayliss has the full story, which also includes updates on Thiago Alcantara and Stefan Bajcetic.

Kostas Tsimikas, Joel Matip and Ben Doak make up the seven Reds injury concerns in total.

Eddie Howe gives Newcastle United injury