A below-par showing from the Reds might not be overly costly this time, but they must not make the same mistakes as the title race intensifies

The surprise team in the push for Champions League places

The surprise team in the push for Champions League places

A below-par showing from the Reds might not be overly costly this time, but they must not make the same mistakes as the title race intensifies

The right-back is a target for LaLiga’s giants and is out of contract in summer

Ibrahima Konate is closing in on a return to action

The right-back is a target for LaLiga’s giants and is out of contract in summer

Ibrahima Konate is closing in on a return to action

Several months on the sidelines in line for the England winger

He’ll miss only one league game after helping his side claim seven points in three fixtures since the charges were brought

Several months on the sidelines in line for the England winger

He’ll miss only one league game after helping his side claim seven points in three fixtures since the charges were brought

The winter window begins with sides at both ends of the Premier League table looking to strengthen as they battle for survival, European football and even the title

The Red Devils are 14th in the table at the turn of the year after losing to Newcastle

The striker played a withdrawn role but was ineffective and quickly removed by his manager

Ruben Amorim is looking for his third win in the league since taking over in November

Andoni Iraola has impressed with the Cherries but there’s a limit to how high he can take them

Arne Slot’s Liverpool welcome a struggling Leicester side, with the Reds looking to extend their lead at the top

The Blues welcomed Fulham for a west London derby but suffered a surprise late turnaround

Andoni Iraola has impressed with the Cherries but there’s a limit to how high he can take them