Paul Merson insists Liverpool are ‘favourites’ to win the Premier League but says their title push could start to falter if Virgil van Dijk was to pick up an injury. Arne Slot’s side have moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League and have a game in hand over title rivals Arsenal.

Liverpool stormed to a 4-1 win at Anfield against struggling Ipswich Town to maintain their six points lead at the top of the Premier League with a game in hand

The possible Champions League round of 16 opponents for Premier League sides have been revealed as Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool & Aston Villa qualify.

Referee Michael Oliver gave Arsenal a mountain to climb on Saturday afternoon but the ten-man Gunners overcame Wolverhampton Wanderers to keep pace with league leaders Liverpool. Riccardo Calafiori's composed finish ensured that Arsenal were not punished for Myles Lewis-Skelly's harsh red card,