It is as you were on the fitness front for Liverpool, as Slot confirmed in his pre-match press conference that neither Ibrahima Konate (knee) nor Conor Bradley (hamstring) are available, but the defensive duo could return against Manchester United in the Reds' first game of 2025.

Liverpool took full advantage of Chelsea’s late defeat to Fulham on Boxing Day to move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table following a 3-1

Runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool, who head to West Ham on Sunday, have yet to lose on the road this season but manager Arne Slot attributed that record to the calibre of teams they have faced so far.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off as his side slid to a 2-0 loss at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Thursday -- a fourth defeat in their last five Premier League games.

Amid fears that Man United will be without their captain for a trip to Liverpool, Bruno Fernandes' suspension length has now been explained.

The Manchester United midfielder was dismissed in the Boxing Day loss at Molineux and, despite that being his second of the season, he will be available to play Liverpool next week.