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      Liverpool 2-2 Man Utd LIVE RESULT: Amad’s late equaliser stuns Anfield as United take a shock point on a snowy derby day

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have claimed a shock point against Liverpool after a frantic derby day on Merseyside.Early in the day, severe snow hit the region, which prompted an emergency meeting to discuss whether the game would go ahead with the safety of supporters at the forefront of everyone’s mind.But the show went on and Man Utd took a shock lead on 52 minutes after Lisandro Martinez slammed home the opener to stun Anfield into silence.Minutes later, Cody Gakpo fired in a superb equaliser to send the home fans wild.Liverpool were awarded a penalty midway through the second half after Matthijs de Ligt was adjudged to of handled the ball in the box after a VAR check – and Mohamed Salah tucked away the pen to give the Reds a 2-1 lead.But there was another twist in the tale as Amad slotted away a stunning equaliser late on to make it 2-2 and secure a shock point for the Red Devils.Match result: Liverpool 2-2 Man UtdLiverpool team: Alisson, Van Dijk, Konate, Robertson, Alexander-Arnold, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Jones, Gakpo, Salah, DiazMan Utd team: Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dalot, Amad, Fernandes, HojlundFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…That’s all from AnfieldWe woke up this morning expecting the game to be frozen off – but it went ahead and the action was red hot!In what was billed as a contest between two clubs in stark contrast, the action was thrilling, and for 90 minutes there was nothing between them.The 2-2 draw has set the bar high for Premier League action in 2025, and there’s plenty more football to be played before either Liverpool are crowned champions, or Manchester United’s resurgence is cemented.Thanks for joining us, and goodnight.Copy linkCopiedAmorim furious despite improved performanceOr perhaps that should be because of the improved performance.In an astonishing post-match interview with Sky Sports’ Patrick Davison, the Manchester United boss could barely contain his anger.And while he expects many plaudits for the manner in which his side played at the league leaders, he admitted he was furious because of the previous displays from his team.The 39-year-old is demanding to know where the mentality that his players showed today was during some of their shambolic showings in recent weeks.Amorim went on to reveal that he hadn’t even spoken to his players because he was so mad.We always talk about the system, but you can see that it’s not hard. It’s not about the system, it’s about the mentality. Today was a good performance, but I want to tell my players that I’m very angry about the previous games. We have to do this in every game.Ruben AmorimSky SportsCopy linkCopiedRed Devils target TrentThe final statistics show that 53.8% of Manchester United’s attacks this afternoon came down their left-hand side, compared to just 28.1% on the right.Was it an approach to target the defensive frailties of Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, or did United purely see Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes as their most creative options?Speaking on Sky Sports, Roy Keane was in no doubt: “United definitely targeted him. They would have looked at how he is defensively. He’s usually brilliant going forward but when he’s not and they’re running at him, United got so much joy. I thought Liverpool would have taken him off earlier.””I thought he was really poor,” added Jamie Carragher. “I don’t think the game could have gone much worse for him.”Copy linkCopiedArne fires parting SlotLiverpool manager Arne Slot paid tribute to opponents Manchester United after today’s thrilling 2-2 draw – but perhaps with one or two barbed comments thrown in for good measure.The Dutch coach suggested that the faltering Red Devils are actually a squad full of good players, who were desperate to show their ability against their rivals – a desire that had been missing in recent weeks.We played against many good individuals, and it was a chance for them to show themselves against us, more than they have in other games. It was a chance to compete with the best in the league. We weren’t surprised with anything they did, they’ve played this style for a few weeks, but maybe the only thing that was different was that they mostly played the ball long.”Arne SlotSky SportsCopy linkCopiedA touch of classBruno Fernandes may be down on some of his recent performances (and rightly so), but the Manchester United captain was excellent today.The midfielder led his side for most touches (88), most final third entries (12), most duels won (11), most possessions won (8) and most chances created (4).Copy linkCopiedCaptain Bruno questions recent showingsBruno Fernandes finally put in a performance worthy of a Manchester United captain – and then asked why he and his teammates can’t do so consisently?In a frank post-match interview, the Portuguese midfielder criticised his recent performances, and indicated that they need to back up today’s showing with the same commitment in the coming weeks. If we can show this here at Anfield against Liverpool, why can’t we do it every week? This is the first proper performance from myself for a while. Today was about putting real effort into the game, and playing with passion. Obviously you have your tactics, but at the end of the day you have to put the effort in to get something.Bruno FernandesSky SportsCopy linkCopiedDiallo Amad for derby daysAmad Diallo is Manchester United’s hero again.After his 90th-minute winner at Manchester City last month, the 22-year-old has popped up with another late goal at the home of a fierce rival.In doing so, the winger becomes only the third Manchester United player to score away to both Manchester City and Liverpool in the same Premier League season.Amad follows in the footsteps of Wayne Rooney in 2004-05, and Robin van Persie in 2012-13.Copy linkCopiedUnited on Anfield road to recoveryManchester United remain winless in 10 away games against Liverpool in all competitions (D5 L5), their longest ever run without victory away at their old rivals.However, they scored as many goals today (2) as they had in their previous 10 visits to Anfield combined.Copy linkCopiedMatch stats from AnfieldManchester United’s 13 shots are their most at Anfield since 2013.Copy linkCopiedFull time – Liverpool 2-2 Man UtdAnd breathe.A classic Liverpool v Manchester United contest of old.After a first half that was competitive if uneventful, this exploded into life in the second.Lisandro Martinez thundered United in front, but the league leaders roared back through Cody Gakpo and a Mo Salah penalty.But the Red Devils weren’t done, and defying the dross of recent weeks found themselves a late leveller through Amad.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd90+7. HARRY MAGUIRE TO WIN IT!! OVER THE CROSSBAR!!With just 25 seconds remaining, Joshua Zirkzee broke free down on the left and moved in on Alisson.Rather than shooting, the striker squares to Maguire, who – having stayed up from a set-piece – fired over from ten yards.In fairness to the defender, it was a bobbly pass that sat him unkindly for him, but it will still go down as a huge chance to win an epic game.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd90+6. Anfield groans as one as Gravenberch miscontrols a sloppy Robertson pass.Has the chance gone? Has their momentum gone?Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd90+4. Have United settled for what would be an excellent point?Those in white have dropped very deep with just a couple of minutes remaining.But Liverpool keep on coming…Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd90+2. Inside seven minutes of stoppage time, and still both sides believe they can win.Conor Bradley is almost the unlikely hero with an attempt to catch out Andre Onana with a shot towards the near post from the byline.The United goalkeeper claws it behind, and from the subsequent corner, Virgil van Dijk heads straight at him from point blank range following Alexis Mac Allister’s flick-on.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd90. Brilliant challenge from Yoro!Nunez burst into the box and looked to set to thump home the winner until the United substitute dived in and denied him.The Kop scream for a penalty, but that is as clean a sliding tackle as you’re likely to see.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd88. Bruno Fernandes is putting in a captain’s performance now.The Portuguese playmaker is enjoying himself now, and almost catches out Alisson from wide on the left.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd86. But not now.Arne Slot does replace the troubled Trent with Conor Bradley while Harvey Elliot is on for Cody Gakpo.Who will make themselves a hero in the final minutes?Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd84. Another change for the visitors sees young Leny Yoro on to replace Matthijs de Ligt.Trent stays on for now.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd82. Another bonehead Trent Alexander-Arnold moment sparks another Manchester United counter!Amad leads the charge and finds Bruno Fernandes, whose cross is only cut out by some brilliant Virgil van Dijk defending.”He’s not at it today, Alexander-Arnold,” panics Jamie Carragher. “He needs to come off.”Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd80. It’s level once again at Anfield, and Amad continues his reputation for scoring big Manchester United goals!Trent Alexander-Arnold is caught out of position, not for the first time, and the visitors move to exploit the Liverpool right.Substitute Alejandro Garnacho pulls a low cross back beyond Virgil van Dijk from the byline, and Amad gets in ahead of Andy Robertson to sweep past Alisson.What a second half!Copy linkCopiedAmad for it!Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Man Utd77. Ooof! Darwin Nunez!The Liverpool substitute absolutely clatters into Matthijs de Ligt as they challenge for an aerial ball, and is rightly booked.It will be a one-game suspension for the Uruguayan too.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Man Utd75. Salah hits the free-kick, but he’s less accurate with the dead ball from 20 yards than he was from 12.Fifteen minutes remain, and the home side’s lead is slender.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Man Utd74. Harry Maguire has been hard done by there!The United man lunges as Salah weaves his way across the pitch, and appears to win the ball.Michael Oliver is right there though, and immediately whistles for a Liverpool free-kick and books the centre-back.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Man Utd72. Ruben Amorim’s response to that second Liverpool goal is to throw on Alejandro Garnacho.The Argentine forward replaces Kobbie Mainoo as United switch up the shape.Copy linkCopied More

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      ‘He’s going to Tranmere after this’ – Roy Keane rips into Trent Alexander-Arnold after ‘schoolboy’ defending vs Man utd

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      ROY KEANE tore into Trent Alexander-Arnold for his “schoolboy” defending against Manchester United – and had a cheeky pop at his Real Madrid links.The right-back was caught out of position for a key United chance in the first half.Roy Keane slamed Trent Alexander-Arnold’s defendingThe right-back was caught out of position for a Man Utd chanceCredit: AlamyDaniel Sturridge had his head in his hands over the commentAlexander-Arnold failed to stay in line with the rest of his back four which meant he played Rasmus Hojlund onside for a golden opportunity.His team-mate Ibrahima Konate could not get back in time so Hojlund got his shot off, but hit it straight at goalkeeper Alisson.Alexander-Arnold could breathe a sigh of relief but he was targeted for criticism by pundit Keane at half-time.He said on Sky Sports: “Trent’s defending today, my goodness, it’s like schoolboy stuff.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”They’re talking about him going to Real Madrid? He’ll be going to Tranmere Rovers after this! He’s got to do better.”He has to do better defensively.”Keane’s colleagues could do nothing but laugh with Daniel Sturridge burying his head in his hands before adding that he had “no words”.Alexander-Arnold was punished for another mistake early in the second half as he gave the ball away in the build-up to Lisandro Martinez’s goal.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe England star’s pass was cut out and he then failed to pressure Bruno Fernandes, who slipped the ball through to Martinez in an area Alexander-Arnold had vacated.He was later booked and subsequently hauled off by manager Arne Slot, who brought on youngster Conor Bradley in his place.Roy Keane says ‘looked like he’d never played right-back’ in savage criticism of England star Trent Alexander-ArnoldAlexander-Arnold has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid with reports in Spain this week claiming a deal has already been agreed.Tranmere produced an amusing response to Keane’s comments as they shared a photo of their right-back Cameron Norman alongside the caption: “❔ Trent to Tranmere, Roy? Nah, we’re alright thanks.” More

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      Worst ever Premier League teams after 20 games revealed as Southampton have fewer points than record-breaking Derby

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      SOUTHAMPTON are officially the worst ever Premier League team at the midway point of the season.The Saints find themselves rock bottom after 20 games with just six points following Saturday’s 5-0 home thrashing from Brentford.Southampton are on course to become Premier League’s worst ever teamCredit: RexMick McCarthy’s Sunderland side also had six points by this stageCredit: GettyEven Derby County in 2007-08 – the worst team in Premier League history – had one more point at this stage.Southampton are on their way to stealing that unwanted record after 20 games.It has been a rough return to top-flight action for the Saints after their one-season stay in the Championship.The once steady top-flight club, who replaced Russell Martin with Ivan Juric last month, have only beaten Everton this season.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSSouthampton have shipped 44 goals since August, while scoring just 12 to leave them with a goal difference of -32.The Sunderland side of 2005/06 also had six points after 20 matches, but had conceded nine less goals.Mick McCarthy was managing Sunderland that season as they were relegated from the Prem after finishing rock bottom with 15 points.Derby overtook the Black Cats’ shameful accolade and recorded the lowest tally ever seen with 11 points in 2007-08.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Rams finished the campaign with a -69 goal difference and only secured one sole victory.Yet after 19 games they had seven points – one more than Southampton do now.In the last 122 years, only five teams have had six points or fewer at this stage in an English top flight season. All five went on to be relegated.But those at St Mary’s can take heart from Sheffield United’s 2020-21 season.The Blades looked on course to replace Derby as the Prem’s worst side when they entered December 2020 with just five points.Unfortunately for Derby, Sheffield United – although they still finished bottom – had 23 points come the end of the season.In 2016, Aston Villa had eight points a midway point, and Sheffield United’s most recent Prem flock recorded just nine last season.Derby County had seven points under Paul Jewell by this stage in 2007-08Credit: PA:Press Association More

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      Fulham 2 Ipswich 2: Visitors fail to escape bottom three as Jimenez scores two penalties including 90th-minute leveller

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      FULHAM held Ipswich in a game involving THREE penalties – including a 90th-minute leveller. Ipswich took the lead through Sam Szmodics before Raul Jimenez equalised from 12 yards on 69 minutes. Just moments later Ipswich were awarded a penalty which Liam Delap converted.But there was more drama as Fulham were given a last-minute penalty – which Jimenez scored. MORE TO FOLLOW Sam Szmodics opened the scoring for IpswichCredit: AFPSzmodics celebrates with Luke WoolfendenCredit: ReutersRaul Jimenez levelled from the spotCredit: ReutersThe game was back on againCredit: PADelap scored from the spot moments after Fulham’s levellerCredit: PADelap celebrates what he thought was a winnerCredit: ReutersJimenez made it two from the spotCredit: RexThe game was settled at thatCredit: PA More

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      Bizarre moment Portuguese club run out of paint to draw goal-lines… so use MILK instead

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      THIS is the bizarre moment a Portuguese club ran out of paint while drawing their goal lines… so they used MILK instead.The hilarious incident occurred ahead of Oliveirense’s second-division home clash against rivals Felgueiras on Sunday.A Portuguese club used MILK to draw their lines after running out of paintIt was a crunch clash for the hosts, who are bottom of the table and in dire need of a win.But before a ball had even been kicked, Oliveirense ran into trouble on the pitch.With the field in Portugal soaked from heavy rainfall, groundsmen needed to redraw the white lines marking the goalkeeper’s net and boundaries.It was busy work with the minutes to kick-off ticking down.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLYet the groundsmen managed to hit a major issue when their paint roller ran out of the good stuff.In desperate need of another white liquid, they were left scratching their heads until they had a brainwave.One staff member went off the field and soon returned with cartons of MILK.He was seen doling them out to others, who squeezed the contents into the paint roller in desperation.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe substitution appeared to work though, with the game going ahead as planned.But Oliveirense’s savviness did not pay off.Football stars’ weird phobiasThey were thumped 3-0 in front of their home fans, leaving them with just nine points from 17 games and four points behind the next nearest team – who still have TWO games in hand.As for Felgueiras, the win saw them move to 12th and go 10 points clear of Oliveirense. More

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      ‘My goodness, they’re so bad’ – Roy Keane slams Man Utd as he admits ‘big concern’ over lack of improvement under Amorim

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      ROY KEANE has delivered a no-nonsense attack on Manchester United’s lack of improvement under Ruben Amorim.The Red Devils travel to Anfield, a place where they’ve failed to win since 2016, to take on fierce rivals Liverpool on Sunday.Roy Keane took aim at Manchester United for their lack of response to Ruben AmorimCredit: GettyThe Red Devils are in a rut are losing four on the trotCredit: GettyAnd former captain Keane has laid into United, who sit 14th in the Prem, as he fears the worst ahead of their Super Sunday clash.Amorim’s side are 23 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool, who are also top of the Champions League standings.Keane said on Sky Sports: “If you look at the stats, my goodness, they are so bad. “Obviously, the new manager has come in and there has been no response from the players which is a big concern.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”They don’t look like a great group. They’ve got no world-class players.”They haven’t got a striker that can get them out of jail. The goalkeeper is not great. The players have to be held accountable. “I just want a bit of passion in their performance. It’s disgraceful what they’re doing week in, week out.””You look at the evidence over the last month or two and even previously, and you ask yourself, ‘How can Manchester United even come here to Anfield and get a result?'”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMany expected United to somewhat profit from the ‘new manager bounce’ that teams such as Wolves have since reaped the benefits of.But things couldn’t have gone worse for Amorim, who has since admitted that the club are facing a relegation battle.Ruben Amorim says Man Utd face a relegation battleThe Portuguese boss has suffered six defeats already in his short time in charge, four of them coming in the last four games.United will need a huge performance if they are to steal any points away from Arne Slot’s men on Sunday.Liverpool have lost just once this season – in a shock 1-0 defeat to high-flying Nottingham Forest at Anfield in September.But the Reds look unstoppable at the top of the Prem with a five-point lead over Arsenal with two games in hand.United were able to upset Manchester City last month, but Sunday represents an even larger mountain to overcome.And they’ve failed to win a game since, losing 3-0 to Bournemouth at Old Trafford before a 2-0 defeat to Wolves on Boxing Day.READ MORE SUN STORIESUnited haven’t scored a goal in the Prem since Amad Diallo’s 90th minute winner at the Etihad, as they also saw themselves on the wrong end of a 2-0 scoreline against Newcastle on Monday.Amorim’s men also lost 4-3 to Tottenham in the Carabao Cup along the way.Man Utd ratings vs Newcastle as Joshua Zirkzee is hooked after half an hour and Kobbie Mainoo the only bright sparkKOBBIE MAINOO’S performance was the only silver lining as Manchester United suffered a fourth consecutive defeat.Newcastle struck twice in the opening 19 minutes as they threatened to tally up a cricket score at Old Trafford.Joshua Zirkzee was ruthlessly subbed after half an hour after struggling in a No10 role – but there was no recovering for Ruben Amorim’s side.Here is how SunSport’s Kealan Hughes rated the United display…Andre Onana – 5Little he could do about both goals and was barely tested other than that.Noussair Mazraouri – 4The first two goals came down his side as he failed to close down the crosses that were turned in by Isak and Joelinton.But he was positive in possession and put in a few dangerous crosses.Matthijs de Ligt – 5Did not do much wrong for Newcastle goals but can be criticised for his failure to organise his defensive team-mates.Harry Maguire – 4Lost Isak for the opener as he was caught ball watching.Almost made amends but his diving header cannoned back off the post.Lisandro Martinez – 3A complete mismatch as he attempted to battle Joelinton for a cross the Brazilian turned in.Also lost Isak for the opener and even faced the wrong way as the cross came in.Diogo Dalot – 5Offered some much needed stability on the left flank and produced a good cross for Maguire’s headed chance.Casemiro – 3Dismal throughout. So far off the pace and barely made a pass.Missed a guilt-edge chance to pull one back on the stroke of half-time.Christian Eriksen – 4Similarly inept in protecting his defence as Casemiro, as he was overran time and time again.He did at least put a few passes together and improved after Mainoo came on.Amad Diallo – 4A tricky evening up against the hardworking Anthony Gordon and Lewis Hall so was largely ineffective.Joshua Zirkzee – 2Nothing went his way and the fans quickly got on his back. He was hauled off in the 33rd minute and his substitution was greeted with cheers by the Old Trafford faithful.Rasmus Hojlund – 5Fed off scraps but did not stop running and was a rare bright spark – came very close with a low shot that whistled past the post in the first half.SubsKobbie Mainoo (for Zirkzee) – 6Turned things around after his introduction and made things happen with his accurate passing.Set up Casemiro for a chance the Brazilian should have buried.Leny Yoro (for Martinez, 64mins) – 6Had a good chance from a corner but sent his free header wide.Alejandro Garnacho (for Casemiro, 64mins) – 4Struggled to make an impact as he failed to beat a man.Antony (for De Ligt, 83 mins) – 5Not enough time to influence the match. More

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      Chelsea wonderkid Cesare Casadei ‘AGREES to permanent transfer exit as Torino launch bargain £10m bid’

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      CHELSEA look set to offload wonderkid Cesare Casadei after he AGREED a permanent transfer away. The 21-year-old midfielder was signed in 2022 from Inter Milan in a deal worth £12.6m after he was touted for big things. Cesare Casadei could be on his way out of ChelseaCredit: GettyCasadei was named player of the tournament at the Under-20 World Cup for Italy and looked to be a star of the future. He spent time on loan at Reading and Leicester before being recalled to the Blues squad in January 2024. Incoming manager Enzo Maresca decided to keep Casadei in his side after taking over in the summer. But the player has been limited to just six appearances all season – five in the Europa Conference League and one in the Carabao Cup.READ MORE IN football Casadei has only made Chelsea’s Premier League bench four times – failing to make an appearance. It has led to speculation over his future and now Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Casadei has agreed to join Torino back home in Italy. A deal between the two clubs is now being thrashed out – believed to be in the region of £10m. Chelsea’s terms with Torino is also set to include a buy-back option.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSCasadei is said to have attracted attention from Napoli, Lazio and Monza as well with the player keen on a return home. Maresca did not sign Casadei at Chelsea but the two worked together at Leicester – where the midfielder was played in a more advanced role. Moment Luke Littler copies Chelsea legend’s celebration during World Darts Championship clash with Nathan Aspinall The Stamford Bridge boss praised Casadei in October following a run of Conference League performances. Maresca said: “I am very happy with the way he is playing. “I had Cesare last year and he was playing a little bit in different position. This year, we are using him like a holding midfielder. “The reason why is because I think we go in the direction where the middle you need physical players. Cesare is very big, physically strong and helps us when we want to press. “On the ball, he is improving a lot. Tonight he played one touch, so we are very happy. “For him, it’s the same as the rest; many things he can do better but he is in the right direction.”Enzo Maresca has worked with Casadei at Chelsea and LeicesterCredit: Getty More

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      Fulham vs Ipswich Town LIVE SCORE: Latest updates as hosts look to get back to winning ways against buoyant Ipswich

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      FULHAM are hosting Ipswich Town today aiming to get back to winning ways in the Premier League.While the Tractor Boys head into the clash at Craven Cottage buoyant from their 2-0 victory over Chelsea last time out.The match kicks off the Prem coverage for the day, with Liverpool vs Man Utd confirmed to be ON after an emergency meeting today following the extreme weather in the North West.Kick off time: 2pm GMTTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More