A Liverpool supporter has been banned from attending football matches for three years after he was heard chanting about the death of two Leeds United fans at a game. Nicholas Harpur, 23, of Sefton, Merseyside, was heard tragedy chanting by police officers after Liverpool played Leeds at Elland Road on 6 December.

Ben Foster has named one current Premier League player who he believes would be a ‘perfect’ signing for Liverpool this year. Although the Reds have been enduring a poor season by their standards, sitting fourth in the table and already out of the title race,

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is closing in on a sensational return to Manchester United, while Manchester City are close to announcing the signing of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth

Liverpool have signed Sweden goalkeeper Jennifer Falk on loan from BK Hacken for the rest of the season. The 32-year-old saved four penalties in a dramatic shootout defeat by England at last summer's European Championship. Falk becomes Liverpool's second signing this month from Hacken, after Alice Bergstrom signed last week.

Jeremie Frimpong could get a chance to play from the start of this clash, while Alexis Mac Allister makes way for him and drops to the bench. Alisson Becker will function in goal for the Reds after conceding two goals in his last outing.

Newcastle United and Liverpool legend Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer and will to undergo treatment. The former England manager and forward had been suffering from abdominal problems and went into hospital for tests, which revealed an unspecified type of cancer.

This could be only the start of a busy January for both clubs, though Man United’s pursuit of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba could be harmed by Liverpool joining the mix. United also face stern competition in the race for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, with north London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham also set to battle it out.

ARSENAL face reigning champions Liverpool at the Emirates on Thursday in a Premier League showdown. To mark the blockbuster showdown, our team of betting experts has put together a 9/1 Bet Builder