Liverpool host Leicester in the Premier League on Wednesday night on the back of an incredible home run. Since being beaten by Crystal Palace in April 2017, Jurgen Klopp’s side have not lost a league game at Anfield. That’s 32 games (won 23, drawn nine), the longest such run in the division since Manchester City went 37 matches without defeat between December 2010 and December 2012. Although seemingly on course to match their greatest unbeaten run, there is still a lot of work to do to surpass Bob Paisley‘s great side. Between February 1978 and January 1981, the Reds went an incredible 63 home league games without tasting defeat and included the…

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has further endeared himself to Manchester United fans by naming Andreas Pereira in his starting XI to face Burnley. The 23-year-old academy graduate has not started a Premier League game since August 19 and rumours suggested he was heading out on loan this month. However, Solskjaer dispelled those reports by confirming the midfielder is a big part of his plans. “I can’t see him going out on loan, because Andreas has done fantastic in training ever since I’ve come back,” he said. “I’ve kept in touch with Warren [Joyce, former United reserves coach], who had him in the reserves, so I know about Andreas. “He’s a player I…

The FA Cup fourth round kicks off with a huge clash at the Emirates tonight between old rivals Arsenal and Manchester United. United were runners-up last season, losing 1-0 to Chelsea in the final, and face a tough task to go further in this term’s tournament. Arsenal have claimed glory in the historic cup in three of the last five campaigns and Unai Emery would love to secure some silverware in his first year in charge. United caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer won the FA Cup twice as a Red Devils player and is now looking to do so as a manager. Arsenal vs Man United team news Hector Bellerin…

Maurizio Sarri is looking to make changes to his Chelsea team and has been eyeing up new recruits during the January transfer window. But the priority was a striker and boy do they have one after confirming the loan signing of Gonzalo Higuain. Sarri worked with the striker at Napoli and this will spell the end of Alvaro Morata’s time at the Blues. The Spain striker has had an underwhelming 18-month spell with the club and is being prepared to leave for Atletico Madrid. He was their record signing when he moved to Stamford Bridge for £60million in 2017 but failed to live up to his promise. Eden Hazard has…

Leeds United extended their advantage at the top of the Championship after coming from behind to beat Rotherham United 2-1. Norwich City looked like they would be the new leaders with 10 minutes to go but they conceded late to draw 2-2 with fellow promotion chasers Sheffield United. Results in full below: Aston Villa 2-1 Ipswich Town Tammy Abraham scored twice for Aston Villa as Ipswich boss Paul Lambert suffered an unhappy return to his former club. The 2-1 defeat was hardly surprising, although Villa should have recorded a more conclusive win over a club in such desperate straits, who did keep the game alive with a late strike from…

Sheffield Wednesday fans appeared to throw various objects at Willian after his penalty during the FA Cup fourth round clash at Stamford Bridge. Images show the Chelsea forward covering his face to shield himself from the missiles, while a pair of goggles and a coin were later seen on the pitch. The travelling fans were irate after the video assistant referee denied them a penalty just seconds before Chelsea were awarded one of their own. Referee Andre Marriner pointed to the spot after Ethan Ampadu’s challenge on Joey Pelpupessy, but replays showed the Blues midfielder played the ball. And then a minute later, Sam Hutchinson was penalised for a stamp…

Gonzalo Higuain will make his Chelsea debut against Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday night. The Argentine signed for the Blues on loan from Juventus on Thursday and goes straight into the starting XI for the FA Cup fourth round clash, which is live on talkSPORT. Callum Hudson-Odoi also starts despite reportedly handing in a transfer request yesterday. The 18-year-old winger has been the subject of intense interest from Bayern Munich and it is understood he wants to swap Stamford Bridge for the Allianz. Bayern are expected to return with another offer in the region of £40million, and Hudson-Odoi has made it clear to Chelsea he wants to leave. Chelsea are willing…

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has claimed Leicester’s Jamie Vardy is a “fantastic striker” as the Reds prepare to take on the Foxes  – and you can understand why. The 32-year-old is one of the most prolific players to have ever played against Liverpool since 1992. He has scored in each of his last five appearances against the Merseyside club. But just how good is his record? talkSPORT.com has crunched the numbers and worked out his stats against the Prem’s top clubs. Vardy has scored seven of Leicester’s last ten goals against Liverpool. He joins an illustrious list of Premier League legends who love finding the back of the net against them.…

Chelsea’s number nine shirt has been handed to new signing Gonzalo Higuain. The number has been cursed at Stamford Bridge with the likes of Alvaro Morata, Radamel Falcao and Fernando Torres failing to perform. But will Higuain, who signed on loan from Juventus on Wednesday, break the curse? Here, talkSPORT looks at previous players who have worn the number nine shirt at Chelsea. Hernan Crespo – (£16million from Inter Milan in 2003) Hernan Crespo scored a respectable tally of 13 goals in his debut season at Stamford Bridge, but that wasn’t enough to convince new manager Jose Mourinho in 2004. The Argentine joined AC Milan on loan after being surplus…

Everton have rejected a £25million bid from Paris Saint-Germain for Idrissa Gueye, according to reports. According to The Sun, the French champions made their offer for the midfielder on the weekend and had their bid quickly rejected by Goodison Park chiefs. However, they are expected to table another bid for the Senegal international before the transfer window shuts on Thursday evening. Marco Silva wants to keep Gueye at the club as he is one of the most influential players in his side and he has no alternatives for him in central midfield, apart from Morgan Schneiderlin – who has struggled for form for the Toffees. Should another bid fail for Gueye,…