The German has also been sidelined for the Gunners’ last two matches – the 2-0 win over Crystal Palace and 3-3 draw with Bournemouth
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The Reds led twice as they looked for a fifth straight league victory, but two penalties from Jermain Defoe ensured that Sunderland picked up a vital draw that takes them to within one point of safety
Jordan Pickford has also joined long-term absentees Jan Kirchhoff, Duncan Watmore, Paddy McNair and Lee Cattermole as Moyes’ resources become ever more stretched
Liverpool, who have now won four consecutive league games against Manchester City for the first time since 1981, took just eight minutes to break the deadlock against their top-four rivals through a quick counter-attack that saw Wijnaldum power a header from Adam Lallana’s cross past a helpless Claudio Bravo
The 25-year-old was stopped by police while driving through Liverpool city centre on Saturday and was subsequently arrested after being found to be over the legal limit
Jurgen Klopp’s team were unbeaten in 13 league games going into the clash at Dean Court, but they failed to capitalise on their strong start and allowed the hosts back into the game in the second-half
The Reds began the game on the front foot and duly took the lead in the 20th minute through Sadio Mane, who latched on to Emre Can’s ball over the top and, after getting the better of Nathan Ake, drilled past Artur Boruc
The first leg of the semi-final tie will take place at Old Trafford on the weekend commencing January 9, followed by the return leg at the KC Stadium during the weekend of January 23
However, after a spell of probing in the final third, Origi was able to strike, while Milner converted from the penalty spot in the 91st minute to move the club back up to the top of the Premier League table for the time being
The Saints have been particularly good at home this season and their 2-0 loss to Chelsea two matchdays ago is their first in 10 home games over the course of the last two seasons
Three minutes later, Coutinho capped a mesmeric opening 30 minutes with a low drive into the net from 20 yards, with the goal also seeing Gomes replaced by Costel Pantilimon after he suffered a knee injury when diving for the ball
The dominant visitors had a strong penalty appeal turned down after Sanchez looked to have been brought down before Jermain Defoe equalised from the spot after keeper Petr Cech had fouled Duncan Watmore
The victory also extended Liverpool’s unbeaten home record to 17 matches in all competitions, while the Baggies have now won just two of their 19 Premier League away games over the last 12 months
The Red Devils goalkeeper, David de Gea, made two world class saves in the second half, restricting Emre Can and Philippe Coutinho from giving the much needed lead to the Merseyside club
Now, according to the Liverpool Echo, the Director of Yaounde Central Hospital has confirmed on national television that Song is breathing on his own and has been flown to France to undergo further treatment
Guidolin admitted before the match that he could be sacked if his side fell to a fifth defeat from their last six games, but it was the hosts who started brightly as they looked to upset the formbook
But having lost six of their last eight encounters with Liverpool, Swansea broke their run against the Reds with a 3-1 win at the Liberty Stadium in May, thanks to a brace from Andre Ayew plus a goal from Jack Cork. The Swans will be hoping for more of the same today
The Merseyside outfit were running Hull ragged and it was effectively game over for Tigers as early as the 29th minute when Ahmed Elmohamady handled the ball on the line to prevent a Coutinho shot from finding the bottom corner
The Reds have won their last two top-flight fixtures, scoring six goals in the process, while the Tigers are aiming to end their three-game winless run in the division
Klopp believes the stadium expansion will benefit his players, creating a wall of sound at a venue which has been too accommodating to opponents in recent seasons