Liverpool remain in the driving seat in the Premier League title race but there are signs that instead of Arne Slot's side vanishing over the horizon in the second half of the season they could face a real battle to be crowned champions.

Arsenal has cut Liverpool's lead at the top of the Premier League down to four points, and the Gunners could have an advantage with their upcoming away fixtures.

Amorim’s system means United are often outnumbered in the middle of the park against three-man midfields. Whatever partnership plays there needs the legs to cover space, laterally as well as up and down. Mainoo and Ugarte give United exactly that.

Manchester United are destined for disappointment in their pursuit of Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez, who reportedly favours a switch to Liverpool over the Red Devils.The i Paper state that

According to a report, Liverpool will hold off rivals, Manchester City and Manchester United in the race to sign Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez. READ MORE: Fee Revealed It Might Take For Real Madrid To Sign Liverpool Defender Trent Alexander-Arnold In January The Reds appear to be in the market for Andy Robertson's successor as the Scotland captain continues to struggle to regain the form that made him such a vital cog in Jurgen Klopp's winning machine.

Arsenal closed the gap on Premier League leader Liverpool to four points after a 2-1 victory over Tottenham on Wednesday. Mikel Arteta’s team took advantage of Liverpool’s draw with Nottingham Forest on Tuesday,

Arsenal’s recent game against Manchester United highlighted the recurring issues plaguing the team this season. Once again, Arsenal failed to capitalise on several excellent opportunities to score, with Kai Havertz particularly culpable for missing the best of those chances.