Waching daily Jan 1 2019

 The Reds travel to City on Thursday evening in the Premier League (8pm kick off)

 Liverpool, who are still unbeaten in the league after hammering Arsenal 4-1 last weekend, head into the clash boasting a seven point lead at the top of the table

 **PREDICT FIVE RESULTS AND WIN £25,000 - FREE TO PLAY HERE** Pep Guardiola's City are desperate to close the gap on their title rivals at the Etihad

 And Liverpool boss Klopp is hoping to welcome back the versatile Milner, who has been sidelined with a hamstring problem, for the trip to City

 Speaking ahead of Liverpool's win against Arsenal, Klopp said: "Milly is Milly, that means he is again ahead of schedule

 "He had a little bit with the hamstring muscle, but he will not be available for Arsenal

 "Hopefully the game after that [City] he will be available again." Joel Matip and Joe Gomez are still sidelined for Liverpool

 However, Alberto Moreno is available for selection after recovering from a back problem

 Klopp has been vocal on Liverpool facing title rivals City, with the Reds boss urging his side to remain focused desire their lead at the top of the table

 "We are [hungry]," Klopp said. "We don't think about the gap, not for a second. What we think about is 54 points – unbelievable, to be honest

That's really strange and feels strange. "All we can do is keep going; recover first of all, that's very important, and then prepare the next game

 "We all know, wow, Man City are a fantastic football team and an away game at City – who can go there and think 'Probably we will win'? No team in the world, not even us

 "So we have to go there and try everything to get a result. That's what we will try

" Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Lovren, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Wijnaldum, Henderson; Salah, Mane, Firmino

For more infomation >> Liverpool team news vs Man City: Predicted line up - Klopp hoping to welcome back key man - Duration: 3:00.

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Chelsea transfer news: 'Eden Hazard will leave... THIS is who will replace him' Paul Merson says - Duration: 3:16.

That is the verdict of former Arsenal ace and Chelsea fan Paul Merson, who has tipped Barkley to carry on improving

Barkley is coming up to 12 months with the Blues having moved to west London from Everton last January

But only this season has he shown his value having endured a difficult spell under Antonio Conte

Alongside Hazard, Barkley has been one of Chelsea's leading lights this season. However, the England international may wave goodbye to the winger in 2019 with Real Madrid eager to snap him up

Merson has now offered a glowing take on Barkley, tipping him to be one of the Premier League's top players this year

And he reckons the 25-year-old can step up to the plate once Hazard quits Chelsea

Barkley is a good player and Chelsea have a lot of games coming up in the new year," Merson told Sky Sports

I don't see Eden Hazard being there next season, and Barkley may be one of those that has to step up

I think the older he gets, the better he'll get." Barkley has looked like realising the potential he showed at Everton after thriving under Maurizio Sarri

And Merson has identified how the midfielder has developed during Sarri's tenure."He's definitely improved as a player, and I think he'll improve again," Merson added

I've always been a fan of his, but didn't think he understood the game as much as he does now

He took too many touches, but now knows when to release the ball. He has learned very quickly

Hazard and Barkley are both in line to start again when Chelsea face Southampton on Wednesday

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For more infomation >> Chelsea transfer news: 'Eden Hazard will leave... THIS is who will replace him' Paul Merson says - Duration: 3:16.

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Chelsea transfer news: Arsenal rival Chelsea for smart loan transfer of La Liga talent Denis Suarez - Duration: 2:22.

Arsenal are reportedly considering a loan swoop for Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez as they lack funds to make a permanent signing in this January's transfer window.

The 24-year-old has long looked a promising talent at the Nou Camp, but is now at the age where he needs to be playing regularly in order to fulfil his potential.

This doesn't look like happening for him any time soon at Barcelona, which has led to plenty of speculation that he could be on the move this January.

he latest is that Arsenal are interested in Suarez as they seek to strengthen in midfield as Aaron Ramsey looks set to leave on a free at the end of the season, according to BBC Sport.

Suarez seems a good fit for Arsenal and even as a temporary signing could prove a great piece of business for Unai Emery's side.

The Daily Mirror also linked the Spain international with Chelsea recently, as a potential replacement for Cesc Fabregas.

It remains to be seen how this transfer battle could pan out, but one imagines the Gunners would be better-placed to guarantee Suarez the kind of playing time he surely craves.

Chelsea already have quality players like Jorginho, N'Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic as options in central midfield.

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