Liverpool Set to Face Newcastle in Premier League Clash on January 1
Liverpool will be hosting Newcastle in an upcoming Premier League match on January 1. This match comes after Liverpool’s recent encounter with Burnley, where they faced controversy due to two disallowed goals. Refereeing decisions have been a point of contention for Liverpool throughout the season, and it seems that this trend will continue into the new year.
Jurgen Klopp’s side secured the top spot in the Premier League with a victory against Burnley, setting the stage for their clash with Newcastle at Anfield. However, it is worth noting that referee Anthony Taylor will be officiating this match. Taylor was involved in a heated exchange with Klopp after Liverpool’s 2-2 draw against Brighton in October.
During the Brighton game, Liverpool felt aggrieved by two decisions that went against them. The first was the failure to send off Pascal Gross for a foul that led to Mo Salah’s penalty. The second decision came when Taylor awarded a free-kick to Brighton, resulting in Lewis Dunk’s equalizer for a 2-2 draw, despite it being a fair challenge between Solly March, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Ibrahima Konate.
Liverpool has had previous encounters with Taylor this season, and he has officiated more of their games than any other club in his career. His assistant referees for this match will be Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn, with Andy Madley serving as the fourth official. Stuart Attwell will be in the VAR booth, assisted by Mark Scholes.
It remains to be seen how Liverpool will fare against Newcastle and whether they can overcome any potential refereeing controversies. The team will be hoping for a fair and unbiased officiating performance from Anthony Taylor in this crucial Premier League clash.