Chelsea vs hull city team news,managers opinions,match facts and betting guide

TEAM NEWS

Diego Costa has returned to training with the rest of the first team and Antonio Conte has confirmed he is available for selection this weekend.
Markus Henriksen is ruled out for 2-3 months with a dislocated shoulder, but Hull's injury crisis does now appear to be easing after Marco Silva was able to welcome back a number of players for their 3-1 win over Bournemouth last weekend.

Silva may reward a number of the players that started in that victory with another chance to impress at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, although new signings Oumar Niasse and Evandro may be pushing for a start.

Robert Snodgrass hasn't managed to train in the build up to this match due to a slight muscle injury, but David Meyler and Shaun Maloney should be fine to feature on Sunday.

Dieumerci Mbonkani and Ahmed Elmohamady are absent for the next month due to their participation in the Africa Cup of Nations this month.

MANAGERS OPINION

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte: "If you think this type of game is easy you make a great mistake, and you can pay for it at the end of the season.

"Hull are a good team. They have changed the coach and usually you have a great reaction from the players."

Hull head coach Marco Silva: "It will be a difficult game at Chelsea. They are the best team in the Premier League right now because they are in first position.

"The only difference this week is that we have had more time to prepare ahead of the game. That is important for me and my players.

"They have had more time to work with my ideas and hopefully we will see the benefits on Sunday."
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MATCH FACTS

Chelsea are unbeaten against Hull in the Premier League (W7, D2).
The Blues are looking for a sixth consecutive league win over the Tigers.
Chelsea

Chelsea have won 14 of their last 15 Premier League games.
They are looking for an eighth consecutive home win in the league.
The Blues have kept 12 Premier League clean sheets this season, more than any other side. No team in Europe's top five leagues has kept more.
Diego Costa has scored in all three of his previous Premier League appearances against Hull, and also has two assists.
Eden Hazard has scored three goals and set up another in his last four league games against Hull.
Hull City

Hull earned their first league victory in 10 games at the expense of Bournemouth last weekend.
They have lost their last eight Premier League away games. A ninth straight defeat would represent their worst such run since a club record streak of 11 from December 1997 to April 1998 when in the fourth tier.
Hull have not kept a clean sheet in any of their last 19 Premier League matches.
They have conceded 10 penalties this season - only Blackburn, who conceded 11 in 2006-07, have conceded more in a Premier League campaign.
Hull have conceded 20 goals from set-pieces, the most in the top five European leagues.

BETTING GUIDE

Chelsea have won 14 of their last 15 matches (Premier League).

Hull have lost their last 8 away matches (Premier League).

Chelsea have won their last 5 matches against Hull in all competitions.

Chelsea have scored at least 2 goals in their last 5 matches against Hull in all competitions.

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Arsenal VS Burnley Team news,managers opinions,match facts and betting guide

TEAM NEWS

Mohamed Elneny is unavailable due to his participation in the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt.
Kieran Gibbs, Francis Coquelin and Hector Bellerin are all back in training, though only the latter should start here.
Santi Cazorla, Mathieu Debuchy, Yaya Sanogo, Theo Walcott and Per Mertesacker are all ruled out for Arsenal, while Olivier Giroud will be assessed closer to kick off.
Dean Marney, Scott Arfield and Johann Berg Gudmundsson are all doubts for Sean Dyche's side and could all miss the trip to the Emirates.
Joey Barton may make his first start following his return to Burnley after coming off the bench to net the winner against Southampton last week.
Ashley Barnes and Sam Vokes are battling to start alongside Andre Gray in attack.

MANAGERS OPINION

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger: "With the number of games we have it's important that we have all our experienced players back and that everybody is focused to do well.

"We're going through a moment of truth now - January until May is five months to go. You want ideally all your players with big experience back in your squad."

MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

Arsenal are unbeaten against Burnley in the Premier League (W4, D1) and are looking for a fifth consecutive league win over the Clarets.

Burnley have not scored in any of their last three league meetings with Arsenal.

Arsenal

Arsenal are looking for a fifth consecutive home win in the Premier League.

The Gunners have scored in their last 12 league games, the best current run in the top flight.

All three of their league defeats this season have come after they scored the opening goal.

Arsenal have a point more than they did at this stage last season, but then they were top - now they are fourth and eight points behind leaders Chelsea prior to the weekend.

Olivier Giroud has scored in each of his last nine starts in all competitions, amassing 11 goals in total.

Alexis Sanchez has scored or set up 21 goals this season, more than any other Premier League player.

Burnley

Burnley have won three of their last four league games.

However, they have lost their last five away matches in the division and picked up just one point from a possible 27 away from home this season.

The Clarets have scored just three away goals in the top flight this season - every other club has scored at least twice that total.

Furthermore, no club in Europe's five biggest leagues has scored fewer on their travels.

Burnley have never won a Premier League match in London (D2, L12). Their last top-flight win in the capital came in January 1975, when they won 1-0 at QPR.

BETTING GUIDE

Arsenal have won their last 5 matches against Burnley in all competitions.

Burnley have lost 8 of their last 9 away matches (Premier League).

Arsenal have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 home matches against Burnley in all competitions.

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FIFA gives Matip Liverpool Verdict

Joel Matip has been cleared to play for Liverpool by Fifa following confusion over the defender's availability during the Africa Cup of Nations.

Cameroon said he had refused a call-up, and Fifa rules state a player may be blocked from featuring for his club if he refuses to play for his country.

Matip, 25, was left out of Sunday's 1-1 draw with Manchester United as the Reds failed to get clearance on the issue.

But world football's governing body has dismissed the case.

Matip has not played for Cameroon since 2015 and was not included in their final 23-man squad for the tournament in Gabon.

The centre-back was one of seven Cameroon players to say they did not want to play, according to the country's football association (Fecafoot).

The defender cited a "bad experience" with previous coaching staff, Fecafoot said.

Speaking at the time, Cameroon coach Hugo Broos said: "These players have put personal interest above those of the national team and the federation reserves the right to take action in accordance with Fifa regulations."

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Liverpool transfer latest involving Bailey,Hart,Jese

According to the Daily Mail, Liverpool are considering to beat their Premier League rivals Chelsea in the race for £20m-rated Genk forward Leon Bailey, as Jurgen Klopp is ready to make move for highly-rated stalwart after long-term scouting.

The 19-year-old Bailey, has attracted interest from a host of Europe’s top clubs so far this term but Genk intimated that they’d hold onto their prized asset until at least the end of the season.

However, the same sources claim that Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen and Serie A giants AS Roma have both intimated that they’d pay the £20m needed to sign the youngster this month.

This could force the Premier League duo Liverpool and Chelsea to make definitive moves to sign the Belgian attacker, who has been on Jurgen Klopp’s radar since the last season.

It is believed that Leon Bailey would favour a move to the Premier League over Bundesliga or the Serie A, meaning it could be a straight battle between title rivals Chelsea and Liverpool.

The teenage sensation has been in impressive form this season, as he has already managed to score six goals in 24 appearances for Genk this term.

Liverpool have made approach for 29-year-old England star

According to the Italian media, Liverpool have made approach for Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart over the possibility of signing the England international in the summer.

The 29-year-old star is currently on loan at Torino in Serie A, but the Italian outfit have given up hope that they could sign Joe Hart permanently.

Torino are resigned to losing the England international at the end of the campaign and have now set their sights on AS Roma shot-stopper Lukasz Skorupski.

Liverpool’s inquiries have not gone beyond the initial stages with Jurgen Klopp still hopeful Loris Karius can find his feet at Anfield.

The 23-year-old German youngster was dropped from the starting lineup this term after a disappointing performances.

The Belgium international Simon Mignolet has now been restored as first-choice goalkeeper at Anfield, but Jurgen Klopp does not see the Belgian as the long-term solution.

Loris Karius was meant to replace Mignolet, but after a difficult start to life in the Premier League, Liverpool head coach is now tentatively exploring other options, as per the Tuttosport.

Liverpool hand huge transfer blow as €25m top target eyes La Liga move

It has been revealed recently that Liverpool have handed a massive transfer blow in race for PSG star Jese Rodriguez, as the Spanish attacker has reportedly decided only a transfer to La Liga side Las Palmas would convince him to leave the League 1 giants.

The former Real Madrid attacker has found life difficult in France since arriving in the summer and has been heavily linked with a move to Merseyside outfit this January.

Liverpool are believed to be interested in taking the Spain international, on loan for the rest of the season, but Rodriguez only has eyes for Las Palmas.

The Spaniard is a native of Las Palmas and is determined for a return to La Liga in a bid to restart his career that has somewhat stalled at League 1 club.

PSG No.22 has scored only one goal in the league and two in all competitions after swapping the Los Blancos for the Parc des Princes in the summer.

It is believed that Liverpool are reportedly willing to pay the entirety of Jese Rodriguez’s wages while Las Palmas have come to an agreement to split the cost with Paris Saint-Germain.

However, the reports from Marca claim that Spanish star has told his club he will not move to any side other than Las Palmas this January, likely ending Liverpool’s chances of getting his signature.

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Manchester United transfer latest involving Bernardo Silva,Griezmann,Depay,Kasper Dolberg

Jose Mourinho ready to plot £70m bid to sign Portugal international

According to The Sun, Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho is plotting a sensational £70m bid for AS Monaco star Bernardo Silva, who he believes could make a perfect partnership with Antoine Griezmann when the Frenchman joins Old Trafford side.

The 53-year-old Special One is a huge admirer of the 22-year-old Portugal international, although he faces serious competition to get his signature.

The former club of Jose Mourinho Real Madrid are also planning a move for the attacking midfielder, who is widely considered to be one of the hottest prospects across the Europe.

Bernardo Silva has already scored four goals and provided four assists in 17 Ligue 1 matches this term and Jose Mourinho is a major fan of his compatriot.

The Red Devils manager believes young Portuguese could provide the perfect link between Man United’s midfield and their new frontman Griezmann, who is set to join Premier League giants for £85m transfer fee.

Silva is represented by Jose Mourinho’s agent Jorge Mendes, which should help his cause in getting a deal over the line.

Alongside Griezmann and Silva, Man United have also been linked with a move for Bayern Munich attacking superstar, Thomas Muller.

Deal Close: Man United set to agree £21.7m deal with League 1 giants

According to the latest transfer news, Manchester United have almost reached the agreement over the transfer move of Memphis Depay to Lyon, but they have inserted a buy-back clause into the deal.

The Old Trafford side have finally agreed to sell their 22-year-old winger to the French club after weeks of haggling over a move.

The transfer fee is believed to be around £16m, possibly rising to £21.7m after Lyon met Man United’s demands.

Lyon has been chasing for the Dutch international since the beginning of the January transfer window and have seen two bids turned down by the Red Devils.

Depay has found life in Manchester difficult since his big-money move from Eredivisie giants PSV back in 2015 when Louis van Gaal was still in charge at Old Trafford.

Man United head coach Jose Mourinho has not had much time for the 22-year-old winger since he took over with the Dutchman making only six appearances this term.

As per the Sky Sports, the Premier League club also have a sell-on clause in the deal should Lyon cash in on Depay in the future.

Man United ready to beat Borussia Dortmund in race for £17m Ajax goal machine

According to the German media sources, Manchester United have to beat Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund in order to wrap up a deal for Ajax Amsterdam striker Kasper Dolberg before the end of January transfer window.

It is believed that German giants are considering Dolberg as the potential replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who could leave Signal Iduna Park for a big-money move.

Man United are believed to be one of Dolberg’s many suitors, but it’s yet to be confirmed if they are ready to make an official bid for the highly-regarded youngster until the summer transfer window.

But as per the Bild, Borussia Dortmund are without their main man in Aubameyang who is currently on duty at the African Cup of Nations and want reinforcements.

It is believed that Dortmund are also about to sell Adrian Ramos to Chongqing Lifan which would leave the Bundesliga side without a senior striker in their ranks.

The 19-year-old Kasper Dolberg is expected to command a fee of £17m after scoring 11 goals in 28 matches this term.

Ajax have the young forward tied to the club until 2021, but may be tempted to cash in on their asset in January with interest from Dortmund.

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Chelsea transfer round up involving Costa,Shaw,Morata,Lukaku,Ricardo Rodriguez and Benteke

Antonio Conte eyes shock move for Crystal Palace £32m signing

According to The Guardian, Chelsea are lining up a move for Crystal Palace centre-forward Christian Benteke, with Diego Costa is expected to leave the London-based club in the summer transfer window.

The 28-year-old star was involved in a training ground bust-up with the manager Antonio Conte last week and was left out of Chelsea squad for 3-0 Leicester City win at the King Power Stadium.

It is believed the row was over an eye-watering offer the Spain international had received from Chinese Super League club Tianjin Quanjian but the former Atletico Madrid striker was spotted back in training at Cobham in midweek.

However, with the Spaniard is still expected to leave the Stamford Bridge in the summer, the board are eyeing potential replacements and a surprise name is being considered.

The same sources claim Crystal Palace forward Benteke, 26, is on Chelsea’s shortlist in case Diego Costa moves on at the end of the 2016/17 season.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte remains keen on Christian Benteke despite the Belgian’s underwhelming campaign with Liverpool, where he only managed 10 goals in 42 matches.

Alongside Benteke, other top-class strikers are also under Antonio Conte’s radar, including Alvaro Morata, Romelu Lukaku and Fernando Llorente.

Man United’s £30m signing on Chelsea radar

According to the latest transfer news, Antonio Conte is willing to sign Manchester United full-back Luke shaw, as Chelsea officials are reportedly keeping close tabs on Englishman’s situation at Old Trafford.

The 21-year-old Shaw has made 41 apps for Man United since becoming the most expensive teenager in the world when he signed for a fee of £30m back in 2014.

The England international has only made seven Premier League apps for the Red Devils this season and it’s believed Jose Mourinho has grown tired of his lack of progress.

As per the Independent, Premier League duo Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are circling, with the future of young full-back at Old Trafford appearing in serious doubt.

Jose Mourinho was interested in signing the Englishman back in 2014, when he was in charge of Chelsea, but he’s not been impressed with the former Southampton man since taking over the reins at Man United in the summer

Antonio Conte’s side have been linked with a number of full-backs during the January transfer window as the Italian head coach scours the market for defensive reinforcements.

It is believed that West Ham United wide-man Michail Antonio and Koln’s Jonas Hector are also on Chelsea’s radar.

Diego Costa reveals the salary he wants to earn at Chelsea

According to the Metro, Chelsea rebel superstar Diego Costa has told the club officials to pay him £300,000-a-week if they want to keep him at the west London club.

The 28-year-old striker has returned to training after being left out of the squad for the Leicester City clash and is set to start against Hull City this weekend.

The Spain international fell out with Antonio Conte after receiving a mega offer from Chinese Super League but he has now come to a truce with his manager.

As per The Sun, Diego Costa only agreed to a return to the side on the condition that contract negotiations reopened.

After the contract talks will be resumed, the Spaniard will demand £300,000-a-week salary, double what he currently works, if he is to extend his stay.

The Blues are reluctant to offer the former Atletico Madrid star that much and are thought to be more likely to hand him a new five-year deal worth £225,000-a-week.

Meanwhile, Chelsea are considering a £21m move for Wolfsburg full-back Ricardo Rodriguez, who has been on radar of several European top clubs.

The 24-year-old Switzerland international has been closely monitored by Arsenal for some time with Arsene Wenger desperate to strengthen his left-back options.

However, the reports from The Sun claim that Antonio Conte’s side have put the wheels in motion to try and pip the Gunners to his signature.

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Manchester United star off to China to earn £5.25m a year

It has been reported by the Daily Mail that Manchester United wide-man Ashley Young has a £5.25m-a-year contract offer from Chinese Super League and is considering Old Trafford exit this January.
The former Asto Villa star has been approached by Chinese outfit Shandong Luneng who are ready to plot a £10 million transfer fee for the Englishman’s signature.

As per the same sources, Young is mulling over a three-year contract deal from the club currently managed by Felix Magath, but is under contract with the Red Devils until 2018. The Old Trafford club also have the option for a further year, putting the club in a comfortable position should they want to block winger’s move to far east.

Chinese club have already sealed big-money transfers of Premier League stars this month, including Chelsea attacking midfielder Oscar, who sealed a sensational move to Shanghai SIPG where he earns a reported £20m-a-year.

The 31-year-old Ashley Young currently earns £120,00-a-week at Man United. The England international has managed just six starts this term under the Portuguese boss Jose Mourinho and has been frustrated watching his side play from the bench.

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Top blow for Liverpool as prime target eyes La Liga move

It has been revealed recently that Liverpool have handed a massive transfer blow in race for PSG star Jese Rodriguez, as the Spanish attacker has reportedly decided only a transfer to La Liga side Las Palmas would convince him to leave the League 1 giants.

The former Real Madrid attacker has found life difficult in France since arriving in the summer and has been heavily linked with a move to Merseyside outfit this January.

 Liverpool are believed to be interested in taking the Spain internation

Liverpool are believed to be interested in taking the Spain international, on loan for the rest of the season, but Rodriguez only has eyes for Las Palmas.

The Spaniard is a native of Las Palmas and is determined for a return to La Liga in a bid to restart his career that has somewhat stalled at League 1 club.

PSG No.22 has scored only one goal in the league and two in all competitions after swapping the Los Blancos for the Parc des Princes in the summer.

It is believed that Liverpool are reportedly willing to pay the entirety of Jese Rodriguez’s wages while Las Palmas have come to an agreement to split the cost with Paris Saint-Germain.

However, the reports from Marca claim that Spanish star has told his club he will not move to any side other than Las Palmas this January, likely ending Liverpool’s chances of getting his signature.

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This Liverpool player performance might have just won Chelsea the league

Liverpool dealt big blow in Premier League title race
LIVERPOOL star Sadio Mane is expected to miss his side's crunch clash with Chelsea later this month.

Mane, 24, is currently away at the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal and his performance has seen his country through to the last eight having found the opening goal in his opening two matches at the competition

And he was on the scoresheet as Aliou Cisse's men beat Zimbabwe 2-0 to seal a quarter-final spot last night.
He will now eventually miss the Chelsea game and a win for Chelsea might just be enough for Conte's men to win the league
Mane has been very influential to Liverpool this season according to popular statistics site whoscored.com he has  recorded 2.3 shots per game,and 2.5 dribbles per game second to known a total whoscored rating of 7.57 is second only the the mercurial Coutinho and he also leads the scoring chats for the reds with 9 league goals.
Senegal are now set to play their last-eight tie on January 28 with Mane almost certain to be involved.
And that means the Reds will have to do without their star forward when they take on Chelsea in a title showdown three days later.

The match at Anfield could prove crucial if Liverpool are to have any chance of lifting their first Premier League trophy this term.

They currently sit third in the table, seven points adrift of Antonio Conte's league leaders.

Idrissa Gueye and Cheikhou Kouyate of Everton and West Ham respectively are also out in Gabon with Senegal.
Jurgen Klopp parted with around £35m to sign Mane from Southampton last summer.

He has hit the ground running on Merseyside, scoring nine goals and five assists in 19 top-flight outings this term.

His absence has already been felt at Anfield with the Reds managing to find the back of the net just twice in four games without him this month.

Up next is the visit of Swansea tomorrow.

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Stoke city VS Manchester United match preview,team news,match fact and betting guide

TEAM NEWS

Mame Biram Diouf, Wilfried Bony and Ramadan Sobhi are all away on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations.

With Jonathan Walters out with a knee injury, Peter Crouch may continue up front. No changes are expected from the team that beat Sunderland 3-1 last time out.

Manchester United have a fully fit squad to choose from ahead of their trip to Stoke on Saturday. Eric Bailly is the only player unavailable due to his participation at the Africa Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast.
Juan Mata has been one of United's best players in recent matches and he could earn a recall to the starting XI after starting the 1-1 draw against Liverpool on the bench.
Jose Mourinho has persisted with Matteo Darmian at left-back despite the fact he has not performed particuarly well. Luke Shaw will reportedly be given more game time to prove his worth to Mourinho and that could start this weekend.

MANAGERS OPINIONS

Stoke manager Mark Hughes: "United for me, is always a huge game and one I love to do well in.

"We're playing them amid the run of a really strong run of form and their team is shaping into a Jose Mourinho side now.

"There is an expectation on United to come here and win, although we want to have something to say about that."

MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

Stoke are unbeaten in their last three home league games against Manchester United (W2, D1).
Bojan Krkic and Marko Arnautovic scored in the Potters' 2-0 home win over United last season.
United have won just one of their last four clashes with the Potters (D2, L1).

Stoke City

Stoke have gone four home league games without defeat, keeping three clean sheets, and have lost only one of their last eight at the bet365 Stadium (W4, D3) .
Peter Crouch needs one more goal to become the 26th player to score 100 in the Premier League. If he achieves the feat on Saturday he would become the first Stoke player to score in four consecutive Premier League matches.
Mark Hughes has lost only two of his eight home league matches as a manager against Manchester United (W3, D3). The most recent of those was Manchester City's 1-0 defeat in November 2008.

Manchester United

Manchester United are unbeaten in 16 matches in all competitions (W12, D4), with their last defeat coming on 3 November away to Fenerbahce in the Europa League.
They could win five consecutive away matches in all competitions for the first time since September to October 2012.
United haven't conceded more than one goal in a Premier League match since losing 4-0 away to Chelsea on 23 October.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's 14 league goals have earned United 11 points this season; no player has won more for his side. Diego Costa has also earned 11 points for Chelsea.
Jose Mourinho has lost two of his three Premier League visits to Stoke, his joint-highest loss percentage at any Premier League ground (level with the Riverside Stadium).

BETTING GUIDE

Man Utd are undefeated in their last 12 matches (Premier League).

Stoke have seen under 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 home matches against Man Utd in all competitions.

Stoke have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches (Premier League).

Man Utd have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 away matches (Premier League).

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Liverpool VS Swansea match preview,team new, match facts and betting guide

TEAM NEWS

Liverpool remain uncertain over the availability of Joel Matip amid a dispute with the Cameroon national side and could choose not to risk him.

Right-back Nathaniel Clyne may return after missing the last two matches with a rib injury.

Swansea's new signing Luciano Narsingh is unlikely to play because the winger has a slight calf problem.

Danny Ings is sidelined while Marko Grujic is a doubt for the hosts.

Sadio Mane is away with Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Modou Barrow is a doubt for the Swans, while Paul Clement is again without Jefferson Montero and Neil Taylor

The Swansea boss could hand a debut to new arrival Martin Olsson, while Tom Carroll is in line for a second debut following his signing from Tottenham.

Clement could bring Leroy Fer into the starting XI in place of Nathan Dyer, whil Borja Baston is also hoping for a start.

MANAGERS OPINIONS

Swansea head coach Paul Clement on Jurgen Klopp: "I have come across him when we played Dortmund at Real [Madrid] in the Champions League. We won 3-0 in the first game and lost the second game 2-0.

"He has been very good for this league, he has energy and charisma and that is the sort of coach you want here.

"I don't know him personally but people I know says he gets every bit of potential out of the players he works with."

Head-to-head

Swansea have never won at Liverpool in the league (D3, L12).
Both of their wins at Anfield have come in cup competitions; a 2-1 victory in 1964 in an FA Cup quarter-final and 3-1 win in October 2012 in the League Cup fourth round.
Liverpool's 1-0 home win over the Swans last season was Jurgen Klopp's first league victory at Anfield.

Liverpool

Liverpool's win over Plymouth was their first in five games in all competitions (D3, L1).
If the Reds beat Swansea, their tally of 48 points will set a new club record for most points after 22 matches of a Premier League season (beating 47 in 2008-09).
They have failed to score in only two of their 24 home league matches with Klopp as manager and both of those were against Manchester United.
The Reds have been behind for just 180 minutes this season, the league's lowest figure.
James Milner has never lost a Premier League game in which he's scored (46 games - W37, D9); he has equalled the record held by Darius Vassell (W36, D10).

Swansea

Swansea have lost six of their last seven matches in all competitions, winning the other game.
They are aiming to win back-to-back away matches within the same Premier League season for the first time since May 2015.
The Swans have conceded at least three goals in nine of their last 12 league games.
They have let in a league-high 49 goals in 21 league matches - only Barnsley have conceded more goals at this stage of a Premier League season (51 in 1997-98).
The Swans have been behind for 731 minutes in the Premier League this season, second only to Sunderland (744).

BETTING GUIDE

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Swansea's last 9 games (Premier League). Over 2.5 goals 1.43
Liverpool are undefeated in their last 17 home matches (Premier League). Liverpool win or draw 1.04
Liverpool have won their last 5 home matches against Swansea in all competitions. Liverpool win 1.22
Swansea have conceded at least 3 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches (Premier League). Over 2.5 goals 1.43
Swansea have lost 5 of their last 6 matches (Premier League).

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Liverpool ready to beat PL giants in race for 23-year-old quality full-back

According to the English media outlets, Liverpool are ready to rivals another Premier League giants Arsenal in race for Schalke 04 left-back Sead Kolasinac, who has been on Jurgen Klopp’s radar since the last season.

Arsenal have made their desire open this January, though they find themselves up against tough negotiators as Schalke have no intention of selling their key defender at the moment.

The reports from Italian publication Tuttomercatoweb claim that alongside Liverpool and Arsenal, the Serie A champions Juventus are also willing to get the defender’s signature, but the Gunners seem to be stepping up their interest in the highly-rated Bosnia international for a move to bring him to London in summer.

The Gunners already have Kieran Gibbs and Nacho Monreal as options at left-back, but may be planning to replace one of them as 27-year-old Gibbs has been heavily linked with an exit in recent times due to a lack of first-team football.

Kolasinac’s impressive form in Bundesliga has not gone unnoticed by bigger clubs, with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp also considering the 23-year-old defender as potential target for the Reds.

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Mourinho Makes his former player at Chelsea number one target

According to the latest reports from English media, Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho has made Chelsea defensive midfielder Nemanja Matic his top priority for the summer transfer window

The reports from Sunday Mirror suggest that the Red Devils boss vis considering the Serbia international as the ‘ideal’ replacement for Morgan Schneiderlin, who has already joined Everton officially, and Michael Carrick, who is coming to the end of his career at Old Trafford.

The Special One has already identified four key transfer targets for the summer transfer window and alongside 28-year-old Matic is Atletico Madrid superstar Antoine Griezmann.

But the report claims that Portuguese manager’s desire to get the signature of the Chelsea midfielder is as strong as it is to lure the France international from Diego Simeone’s side.

Nemanja Matic, who joined the Stamford Bridge side in a £21m deal back in 2014, has been one of Chelsea’s key players in midfield this season. The Serbian star also won the Premier League title alongside Jose Mourinho in 2015.

Meanwhile, Man United manager is considering January move for Benfica’s highly-rated duo, Victor Lindelof and Nelson Semedo, as both player have been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford in latest times.

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No Costa no Problem Conte to bid record Chelsea for world class striker

According to the Spanish media outlets, Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte has asked the Blues hierarchy to ‘make an effort’ to sign Real Madrid forward Alvaro Morata this summer, as the Italian manager is desperately chasing for the top-class replacements for Diego Costa.

The reports from Sport claim that the 24-year-old star is unhappy at the Santiago Bernabeu having started just 10 matches in all competitions for Zinedine Zidane’s side this term.

The Spain international is open to returning to Serie A giants Juventus but a move back to Italy is unfeasible due to the transfer fee.

Antonio Conte reportedly remains desperate to bring his favourite striker to Stamford Bridge at the end of the season  and has already spoken to the Chelsea front office about making the transfer deal happen.

As per the same sources, Chelsea have to meet the striker’s £61.5 million valuation to bring him in west London.

Back in September, Morata confirmed that Antonio Conte failed to sign him for Chelsea during last summer’s transfer window.

Morata told SportBild: ‘Chelsea showed the most interest. Antonio Conte had already signed me for Juventus. And it was a very good offer this time. I would have been the most expensive Spanish player ever.’

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Man United moving for £30m release clause South American target

According to the latest transfer news, Brazilian club Flamengo have snubbed an approach from Manchester United for their teenage starlet Vinicius Junior.
Man United are one of several top European clubs who are closely monitoring the 16-year-old sensation and wanted to agree a first option deal with the South American club.

The talented striker has been compared to Neymar in Brazil and has already scored four goals in six matches in the Copinha U20 tournament this term.

Brazilian big-name stars like Neymar, Lucas Moura and Oscar have all dazzled during the tournament in the past and Flamengo have installed a £30m release clause in Junior’s contract to protect their asset.

However, as the ex-president of Flamengo Kleber Leite claims, the club have rejected an offer from the Old Trafford side to have a first option deal on the young striker.

During his interview, Leite said: ‘[Luz – Flamengo director] told me that he was contacted a while ago by a representative of Manchester United, who wanted to discuss the possibility of them having priority for a transfer.’

‘The talks didn’t get far, because Fred Luz told them plainly that future discussions would depend on the immediate payment of a sum that would give them priority among offers of equal value.

‘At that point, the Englishman, who thought it was going to be a piece of cake, left and didn’t return.’

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THIS STRIKERS GOAL WILL SURELY CHALLENGE CHELSEA FOR THE LEAGUE AS KLOOP PLANS BID

According to the Italian media outlets, Liverpool are keeping close tabs on Sassuolo forward Domenico Berardi, who has been on radar of the several Premier League clubs since the last season.

The reports from La Gazzetta di Modena claim that Merseyside giants are among the clubs who have scouted the 22-year-old striker, with Inter Milan are also chasing for his signature.

The Serie A champions Juventus also have the option to sign Domenico Berardi for £22m but the Old Lady have not indicated that they will take up that opportunity.

Italian forward has returned from a four-month absence recently after he was sidelined due to a knee ligament injury.

Berardi, who has not yet been capped by Italy’s national team, has managed to score 40 goals in 92 Serie A matches for Sassuolo. He could be considered as the potential replacement for Daniel Sturridge, who has been linked with a departure from Anfield this season.

Meanwhile, Liverpool are ready to make a move for Southampton defender Jose Fonte, as Jurgen Klopp is considering Portuguese star as the direct replacement of out-of-favour centre-back Mamadou Sakho.

The reports Sunday Mirror suggest that the 33-year-old Fonte is valued at £10 million by the Saints and is wanted by Jurgen Klopp to bolster his defensive options.

The Portugal international has rejected the new contract offer from Southampton and has been left out of the team by the head coach Claude Puel.

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JAN VERTONGHEN INJURY UPDATE

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has said that Jan Vertonghens injury is not as bad as first thought and that the Spurs defender does not need surgery on his ankle unlike it was first rumoured he mig

The Belgium international limped out of his side most-recent 4-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion last weekend and now faces a prolonged period on the sidelines.

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The initial prognosis was that Vertonghen would be out for two months after being assessed, however, Pochettino is confident that the former Ajax enforcer will be back in a Lilywhites
“When your mind is positive it’s easier to recover – he doesn’t require surgery, the Spurs trainer told BBC Sport.

“We have players that can perform in his place and we are very happy with the squad and the players we have.”

Vertonghen will be sorely missed as he has struck up an excellent relationship with compatriot Toby Alderweireld at the heart of Tottenham’s misery defence.

Pochettino charges face top-four rivals Manchester City on Saturday, in what could be a defining game in both teams campaigns.

Spurs are expected to stick with a three-man defence at the Etihad Stadium, with either Kevin Wimmer or Ben Davies slotting into the team in Vertonghens absence.

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