Liverpool travel to Sunderland on Wednesday evening in what is the last game of the calendar year looking to build on their win over top-of-the-table Leicester City last time out.
The Reds can jump up to seventh in the league and go level on points with rivals Manchester United if they can secure all three points, if they were to need any extra incentive to end the year on a high.
Liverpool's last result was an impressive 1-0 win over Leicester when Christian Benteke came off the bench to end their three-game winless streak in the top-flight, as they returned to the committed fighting displays they showed earlier on under Klopp's tenure.
However, Liverpool have lost both of their last two away games and failed to score in either of them. Though the last time they lost 3 in a row was back in 2011-2012 season, the spectacular away form they showed at Chelsea, Manchester City and Southampton does not seem to be indicative of the Reds being stronger away from home.
In fact, Liverpool have been inconsistent on the road - winning three, drawing three and losing three of their nine away games this year. They will be keen to take that winning total to four by claiming maximum points from the Stadium of Light.
Team News
Daniel Sturridge declared himself fit after last week's game, but manager Jürgen Klopp has said that the striker will not play until he is fully fit - meaning he could be left out of the squad that travels to the North East.
Divock Origi is expected to miss the game with the hamstring injury he picked up against Leicester is expected to keep him out for around a fortnight.
As a result, it seems as though Benteke will be the only fit striker once again for Liverpool. James Milner will miss another game due to injury, but Jordon Ibe is expected to return after recovering from an illness.
Sunderland defender John O'Shea is struggling with a calf injury, and Wes Brown could come in to replace him. Fellow centre-back Younes Kaboul remains out due to a hamstring injury.
Former Red, Fabio Borini has said he "would like to score against Liverpool more than anyone else" and could be given the nod up top after scoring twice in his last two games for the Black Cats.
The Opposition
Sam Allardyce's charges currently sit 19th in the league table, after a tough first-half of the season. They are only four points off the bottom, and need seven points to get out of the relegation zone.
Sunderland have lost their last four league games in a row and will be desperate to end that losing spell, but they face a tough task to do so. They have also conceded the most goals in the league this season, leaking 37 from their 18 games so far.
Head-to-Head
Liverpool are unbeaten in six Premier League matches against Sunderland, having won four and drawn two of those.
Liverpool also have an impressive defensive record against Sunderland, having only conceding 10 goals in their last 22 meetings.
