Liverpool will expect to at least maintain their six-point lead at the top of the Premier League this afternoon when they host Ipswich Town at Anfield.
Arne Slot’s side have not been at their best in their past two games – against Brentford last weekend and Lille on Tuesday night – but won them both, a hallmark of champions.
They face an Ipswich side struggling for wins despite their recruitment drive showing no signs of slowing up.
Kieran McKenna’s men were hopelessly outclassed by Manchester City last weekend, losing 6-0 and will hope to fare better against another of the Premier League’s big guns.
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Liverpool Team News
Slot made five changes to the side that beat Lille in midweek with Darwin Nunez, the hero at the Gtech Community Stadium last Saturday, dropped to the bench.
Cody Gakpo returns, as does Alexis Mac Allister in midfield with Curtis Jones making way.
There are three changes at the back with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate coming in for Conor Bradley, Kostas Tsimikas and Jarell Quansah.
Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Konate, Robertson, Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Diaz, Salah, Gakpo
Team news is HERE! 🙌📋 #LIVIPS
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 25, 2025
Ipswich Team News
Jaden Philogene is handed a full debut following his move from Aston Villa as one of five changes to the team thrashed by Manchester City.
Kalvin Phillips returns in midfield after being ineligible against his parent club.
Ipswich: Walton, Burns, Tuanzebe, O’Shea, Greaves, Davis, Morsy, Phillips, Hutchinson, Philogene, Delap
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— IPSWICH TOWN (@IpswichTown) January 25, 2025
