KIERAN GILL: Madueke was not injured as he missed out on making the squad here, and Maresca instead named a bench that included two goalkeepers and a pair of academy graduates. »
TOM COLLOMOSSE: Villa began the last January transfer window joint-top of the Premier League and rode that fast start all the way to a place in the European Cup for the first time in over four decades. »
Too early to celebrate says coach after win over Leicester Jones thanks Klopp for 100th-game reminder Arne Slot said it was far too early for Liverpool to be celebrating a 20th league title despite his team going seven points clear at the top of the Premier League with victory over Leicester. Liverpool increased their lead over second-placed Chelsea, and also have a game in hand on their nearest challengers... »
LEWIS STEELE: Slot has told his Liverpool team to use Manchester City’s collapse as a warning that their comfy cushion at the top of the Premier League could fall apart. »
PLAYER RATINGS: Here, Mail Sport’s LEWIS STEELE runs through the performances at Anfield on Boxing Day as Liverpool consolidated their position at the top of the table. »
Mohamed Salah gave a swift response to the latest question on his ongoing contractual uncertainty after scoring in Liverpool ‘s 3-1 win over Leicester City . »
Rashford has not featured for his side since the Europa League win ovre Viktoria Plzen in Czechia, having admitted in a bombshell interview that he is ‘ready for a new challenge’. »
MATT BARLOW AT THE CITY GROUND: Anthony Elanga scored the only goal of the game as Nottingham Forest beat Tottenham 1-0 in the Premier League on Thursday afternoon. »
IAN HERBERT AT ANFIELD: They’ve grown accustomed, over the years, to the thick fog which can drift up to this place from the Mersey and obscure the way. »
Liverpool 3-1 Leicester: Salah wrapped up the win but Gakpo produced a masterclass this time »