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That means the Reds can extend their lead to eight with a game in hand if they beat Manchester United.

Plus, we'll bring you all the latest transfer news as the January transfer window officially opens - with Marcus Rashford looking to leave the Red Devils.

Premier League Gameweek 20 fixtures

Saturday

Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle - FTAston Villa 2-1 Leicester - FTBournemouth 1-0 Everton - FTCrystal Palace 1-1 Chelsea - FTSouthampton 0-5 Brentford - FTMan City 4-1 West Ham - FTBrighton 1-1 Arsenal - FT

Sunday

Fulham 2-2 IpswichLiverpool 0-1 Man United

Monday

Wolves vs Nottingham Forest - 8pm - LIVE on talkSPORT

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OOOOOFFFFFFFFFF!

WHAT A STRIKE!

Lisandro Martinez has rocketed Man United into the lead at Anfield to end a nine-hour goal drought away at the Reds.

It all starts with Trent Alexander-Arnold's poor clearance.

Martinez intercepts and plays a pass into Bruno Fernandes, he returns the ball to the Argentine.

He is at a difficult angle, but leathers a stunning strike in off the crossbar.

Martinez is the first Man United defender to score at Anfield since Rafael.

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5 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham

Another game, and another team trying to score directly from a corner against Man United.

This time, it's Alexis Mac Allister.

The Argentine steps up and delivers a wicked ball under the crossbar that Andre Onana just about deals with.

He punches it into Harry Maguire, and the Red Devils eventually scramble the ball away.

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10 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham

Right, we are back underway at Anfield.

No changes from either side, but Ruben Amorim will be the much happier of the two managers.

However, Arne Slot's team talks have proven to be successful since he replaced Jurgen Klopp, so expect the Reds to be better.

The question for Man United will be if they can be more clinical when they get chances.

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25 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham

So ends a fascinating first 45 minutes at Anfield.

Both sides have had chances, but Man United's performance has been much better than recent weeks.

The midfield is combative and mobile, while they've missed two golden opportunities through Amad Diallo and Rasmus Hojlund.

The Reds have been a bit off it and unable to get Mohamed Salah into the match.

They've had two good chances through Cody Gakpo and Alexis Mac Allister, but neither man was able to take advantage.

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30 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham

That is a huge chance!

Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo do well to win possession from Curtis Jones.

They play the ball into Lisandro Martinez, and he curls a delightful pass over the top for Rasmus Hojlund.

The Dane is in on goal, with Alisson Becker undecided about whether to stay on his line or not.

That leaves the far side of the goal open for Hojlund, but he just slams his shot into Alisson's body.

Where was the guile?

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41 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham

Well, this is great to see.

Man United fans housed in the away end are singing Joshua Zirkzee's name as he warms up in front of them.

The Dutchman was hooked after 32 minutes against Newcastle United at Old Trafford, and the decision was cheered by some of the home fans.

It was a horrible moment for the forward, so it's brilliant that those Red Devils supporters at Anfield this afternoon are giving him support.

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Ryan Gravenberch draws Kobbie Mainoo into a challenge in midfield and rolls him.

The Dutchman advances to the edge of the box and strikes with his right foot.

He sends a dipping effort just past the far post, with Andre Onana struggling to reach it had it been on target.

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52 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham

That is a golden opportunity for Amad Diallo!

Bruno Fernandes dinks a lovely ball past the offside trap for Diogo Dalot.

He looks up and sees Amad Diallo waiting in the area.

The delivery is spot on for the young winger, but he somehow gets past the ball and clears it.

If he made proper contact, that was 1-0 to Man United, but in the end, it's an excellent defensive header.

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56 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham

Good save Andre Onana!

Mohamed Salah drifts in from the right and lifts a delicate ball into the box.

Alexis Mac Allister has made a run from deep and watches the pass drop over his shoulder.

He connects with a decent volley that Onana does well to block for a corner.

The Man United number one then gathers the corner.

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58 minutes agoBy Jack Cunningham

Very close to an opener!

Luis Diaz finds a pocket of space on the left and slips a delightful pass into Ryan Gravenberch.

The Dutchman sees his fellow countryman Cody Gakpo making a run in behind and slides him in.

Gakpo goes for goal with the outside of his boot and just sends his shot past the far post.

After a poor start from the hosts, they are starting to gain some control.

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Today, 16:43By Jack Cunningham

Manuel Ugarte is very lucky to avoid a yellow card there!

Man United have made a good start to the match, but they loses possession in midfield and Cody Gakpo nips in.

He looks to start a counter-attack, but Ugarte wipes him out.

Referee Michael Oliver decides it is just worthy of a warning, but it definitely stopped a good chance for the hosts.

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Today, 16:37By Jack Cunningham

Diogo Dalot is going to have to deal with Mohamed Salah better than that!

For the first time in the game, Trent Alexander-Arnold plays a pass into the Egyptian.

Dalot backs off him and allows him to come inside on his left foot.

Salah can't believe it and curls a cross into the box that Harry Maguire stabs away with Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo lurking.

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Today, 16:34By Jack Cunningham

Early stoppage in the game as Kobbie Mainoo slides into a tackle.

The ball skips away from him and Ryan Gravenberch catches the England international with a trailing foot.

It slams into his face and leaves him in a bit of pain.

For some reason, he's booed by the home crowd when it's a clear head injury.

Thankfully, he's absolutely fine to carry on after some treatment.

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Today, 16:30By Jack Cunningham

Okay, here we go!

Before we get underway, there is the traditional rendition of 'You'll Never Walk Alone'.

Virgil van Dijk wins the toss, meaning the hosts will attack The Kop in the second half.

It's a brutal night on Meryeside, will it be another bruising evening for Ruben Amorim and co?

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Today, 16:23By Jack Cunningham

Well, it would be fair to say that Roy Keane isn't looking forward to this game at all.

The former Red Devils captain is never afraid to be honest about Man United, but he is still usually positive before games.

However, there is not even an ounce of positivity from him today.

Speaking on Sky Sports, he said: "I don't feel it today.

I am more worried today than I have ever been for United.

This is one of the worst United teams in a long time."

Given the contrasting forms between the two teams, you can understand why he feels the way he does.

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Today, 16:16By Jack Cunningham

Interestingly, this is the first time that Ruben Amorim has named the same defence in back-to-back Premier League games.

The former Sporting Lisbon manager arrived at Old Trafford in November 2024 to replace Erik ten Hag.

Since then, things haven't gone to plan, with the Red Devils losing their last four league games.

However, rather than chopping and changing his back five for this one, he's decided to go with the same defence from the 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United.

He will hope they can produce a better display than they managed at Old Trafford a week ago.

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Today, 16:09By Jack Cunningham

There is no Marcus Rashford in the Manchester United squad for this game against Liverpool.

Ruben Amorim revealed that the England international was doubtful for this match due to illness, and that illness has prevented him from travelling to Anfield.

Rashford has played no part in Man United's last four Premier League games.

He did return to the substitutes bench for the 2-0 defeat to Newcastle but remained on the sidelines for the whole match.

Ans speaking ahead of the match, Amorim said: “Marcus Rashford is still ill, so he's not available for the game today”.

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Today, 16:02By Jack Cunningham

There goes the final whistle, and what a great game we've been served up by these two!

Ipswich had the lead through Sammie Szmodics after some awful defending from Calvin Bassey.

But the Cottagers got an equaliser through Raul Jimenez from the penalty spot after Harry Wilson was fouled in the box.

21 seconds later, Ipswich got a spot kick of their own through Liam Delap, and he slammed his effort into the top corner.

Opta recorded the two penalties as the shortest between each other in the Premier League.

But there was still one more twist to come as Jimenez was tripped in the box by Leif Davis, and he stepped up to score again.

He is now the all-time top Mexican goalscorer in Premier League history, with 55.

It was a cruel ending for the Tractor Boys, who remain in the relegation zone.

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Today, 15:50By Jack Cunningham

WHAT A SPOT KICK!

Raul Jimenez steps up, slows down and picks out the top corner.

It's a delightful spot kick as he opens up his foot and plants it beyond Christian Walton.

Now, can they get a winner?

They have seven minutes of stoppage time to do so!

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Today, 15:47By Jack Cunningham

Another spot kick, and it's gone to Fulham!

Moments before, Ipswich hit the post through Jack Clarke.

Oh football, you can be so cruel.

But down the other end, Raul Jimenez gets into the box and weaves his way to the byline.

Leif Davis just leaves a leg hanging, and the Mexican goes over.

He will take...

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Today, 15:30By Jack Cunningham

WHAT AN INCREDIBLE RESPONSE!

21 seconds after the restart, Ipswich are awarded a penalty of their own.

Liam Delap bursts into the box and cuts inside.

He's clipped by Timothy Castagne, and the referee is in the perfect place to award the spot kick.

Delap steps up and lashes his effort into the top corner.

That could be a massive goal come the end of the season!

Opta officially have that as the shortest gap between two penalties scored in the Premier League, with Fulham scoring in the 69th minute and Ipswich in the 71st.

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Today, 15:27By Jack Cunningham

COOL AS YOU LIKE!

Raul Jimenez takes a very long run-up.

He slows himself down a couple of times before picking his spot.

Christian Walton doesn't really get close to the the strike, and it's game on!

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Today, 15:25By Jack Cunningham

The Cottagers have a spot kick!

Harry Wilson advances into the box and Sam Morsy catches his calf.

It's a stupid challenge from the Ipswich captain, who is booked.

Initially, it isn't given because Darren Bond didn't see it.

He is sent to the VAR screen and changes his mind.

Raul Jimenez to take...

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Today, 15:21By Jack Cunningham

Of course, after this match, we have the small matter of Liverpool versus Manchester United at Anfield.

The two English giants couldn't be enjoying [or not in Man United's case] so different seasons, and the home side will be raring to get stuck into their great rivals.

There was a risk that this one was going to be called off due to snow, but it's going ahead, and we have the teams!

The big news for Liverpool is that Ibrahima Konate is fit to start after recovering from an MCL injury.

The Frenchman replaces Joe Gomez at the heart of the defence.

He is the only change from the 5-0 win over West Ham.

Meanwhile, the Red Devils welcome Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte back from suspension.

Kobbie Mainoo also starts as Ruben Amorim makes three changes from the 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United.

Casemiro, Christian Eriksen and Manuel Ugarte drop to the bench.

Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Jones, Salah, Gakpo, Diaz

Subs: Kelleher, Endo, Nunez, Chiesa, Elliott, Jota, Tsimikas, Quansah, Bradley

Man United: Onana, De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez, Mazraoui, Dalot, Mianoo, Ugarte, Amad, Fernandes, Hojlund

Subs: Bayindir, Malacia, Eriksen, Zirkzee, Yoro, Garnacho, Casemiro, Antony, Collyer

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Today, 15:02By Jack Cunningham

Change at half time for the hosts as Marco Silva makes a positive move.

He introduces Emile Smith Rowe for Issa Diop.

The former Arsenal man slots into the number ten role as we get back underway for the second half.

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