Arsenal was second after winning at Wolverhampton 1-0, but third-placed Nottingham Forest was stunned by Bournemouth 5-0 on the south coast. Fourth-placed Newcastle came back from a goal down to beat Southampton 3-1, with Alexander Isak scoring twice.

Red-hot Bournemouth host Premier League leaders Liverpool on Saturday in what promises to be an absolute beauty of a game.

With a place in the knockout stages of the Champions League already sealed, the Reds made the trip to PSV Eindhoven midweek without Alisson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz.

Andoni Iraola's side have been in excellent form with big results against their fellow top four contenders. We see no reason that should stop

A contest between two of the Premier League’s scoring leaders is set when Mohamed Salah (first) and Liverpool FC take on AFC Bournemouth and Justin Kluivert (seventh) on Saturday, February

Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones picked up an injury in the 2-1 win over Lille in the Champions League a week ago. Joe Gomez, though, has made a surprise return.

Middlesbrough are closing in on the signing of the Premier League goalkeeper with a medical now set to take place.

Justin Kluivert (£5.5m) scored his second hat-trick of the season this week, registering a massive 22-point haul. He has been great value and now has 10 goals and three assists for the season. He is also Bournemouth’s first-choice penalty taker and, at his price, should be easy to acquire.

Simon: With Everton getting a result against Brighton, February could be a crucial month. If Wolves sell Cunha it may well turn into a dogfight between Ipswich and Wolves for survival given the games each team plays. I feel if Town can stay up then they will go on to improve next season.

Liverpool vs Ipswich is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off time today on Saturday January 25, 2025. The match will take place at Anfield. TV channel: In the UK, today’s game will not be televised live as it lands during the 3pm Saturday blackout.

Tyler Adams says Bournemouth believe “anything is possible” after moving to within one point of the Champions League places following Saturday’s win over in-form Newcastle United. Bournemouth won 4-1 at St James’ Park following a Justin Kluivert hat-trick and stoppage-time goal from Milos Kerkez to extend their unbeaten run in the Premier League to 10 matches.

Liverpool kept up its charge towards the Premier League title by thrashing Ipswich 4-1 and staying ... placed Nottingham Forest was stunned by Bournemouth 5-0 on the south coast.