Liverpool aim to stretch their lead at the summit of the Premier League as they bring in 2024 by welcoming Newcastle United to Anfield.
The Reds were handed a double boost after their 2-0 victory at Burnley on Boxing Day. Arsenal twice failed to close the gap as they suffered losses against West Ham and Fulham - leaving Jurgen Klopp's side out in front.
While Aston Villa are level on points with Liverpool, there's a chance to take the outright lead once more. The Reds have had six days since their triumph at Burnley, allowing the squad to revitalise.
Newcastle have been out of sorts in recent weeks, winning just one of their previous seven mathces, although Klopp will scarcely be underestimating them. The Liverpool manager will have had a chance to run the rule over his troops in the past few days and decide if there are changes to make to his line-up.
Klopp rotated his starting XI at Burnley and an overall comfortable performance means that he may have a few decisions to make.
1. GK - Alisson Becker
The Liverpool keeper made a big error at Arsenal but that was the first of the season for him and he's been one of the best performers.
2. RB - Trent Alexander-Arnold
The Reds vice-skipper played wider than he has done at Arsenal but may be switched back to a hybrid role.
3. CB - Jarell Quansah
The academy product is enjoying a fine breakthrough season. Joe Gomez could not be spotted in training earlier this week so may be one of the players with flu. That could leave the berth open for Quansah with Konate suspended.
4. CB - Virgil van Dijk
The Liverpool captain was also at fault along with Alisson for Arsenal's second goal. However, van Dijk has been back to his best for the vast majority of the season and one error can be forgiven.