Team News vs Newcastle

Liverpool and England forward Micheal Owen is a doubt for The Reds game with Newcastle United.

Owen who came off during the 1-1 draw with Arsenal looks set to miss the New Years day clash with Bobby Robson's men due to a Hamstring Problem.

Reds Boss Houllier is hoping to have Emile Heskey back but Czech International Vladimir Smicer is struggling to recover from the flu.