Burnley predicted lineup vs. Liverpool (3-4-2-1): Dúbravka; Laurent, Estève, Humphreys; Walker, Ugochukwu, Florentino, Pires; Edwards, Anthony; Broja. Liverpool continue to look unconvincing, even in victory, but they should have enough firepower to conquer a Burnley side that has lost nine of the last 12 Premier League matches.

Mohamed Salah is due back at Liverpool following Egypt’s semi-final defeat at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is “happy” forward Mohamed Salah returns for selection next week.

Manchester City are in the process of finalising an agreement with Crystal Palace to sign centre-back Marc Guehi. A package worth £20million ($26.8m) plus bonuses and a sell-on clause is close to being in place for the England international to join City on a deal until June 2031.

Manchester City are in the “final stages” of completing a deal for England defender Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has said at a press conference.