While the majority of Liverpool's squad have struggled this year, Klopp's biggest cause for concern will be his current lack of attacking options. With Sadio Mane still away with Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations and Divock Origi out of sorts, Daniel Sturridge has been afforded a chance to impress in all three of Liverpool's cup games in 2017. No goals in 256 minutes of football is a fair reflection of the England international's showing. ...read
Sportsmail columnist Martin Keown returned to answer more of your questions as we look ahead to the weekend's FA Cup fourth round action. Liverpool's dismal form was on the agenda.
Chelsea striker Diego Costa is currently joint top scorer with Alexis Sanchez in the Premier League with 15 goals and the in-form Spain forward has now found another way of finding the net.
Midfielder Mason is currently making 'excellent progress' in St Mary's Hospital in London after surgery on Sunday night to repair his fractured skull, sustained during Hull's defeat at Chelsea.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says Granit Xhaka denied allegations he racially abused a British Airways employee at Heathrow Airport when the pair discussed the incident this week.
Xhaka has struggled with disciplinary problems throughout his career and was sent off for the second time this season during Arsenal's 2-1 win over Burnley on Sunday afternoon.
Crystal Palace have revived their interest in Olympiakos Luka Milivojevic. Manager Sam Allardyce is jumping between targets for the defensive midfield role he wants to fill before the transfer window closes.
Chinese company Lander Sports announced in a statement to the Shenzhen stock exchange on Thursday that an agreement has been signed with Southampton's owner Katharina Liebherr.
The tie was not supposed to go their way, but Southampton have made a habit of defying expectations. On Wednesday they secured a slot in the EFL Cup final by beating Liverpool.
Slaven Bilic felt unwell before and during the Middlesbrough match and went to hospital the next morning. He stayed in under observation until Tuesday and is now recovering at home.
Liverpool are still liable to lose Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona, despite the Brazilian signing a new deal at Anfield, according to Jamie Carragher, who belives the lure of Spain's top clubs is too strong.
Jose Mourinho may have sidestepped the issue on Wednesday, but it is understood that he is watching the outcome of Arsene Wenger's misconduct charge with considerable interest.
SAMI MOKBEL: Arsene Wenger demanded an explanation from Granit Xhaka on Wednesday after the Arsenal midfielder was accused of racial abuse at Heathrow Airport.
MIKE KEEGAN: This is the technology Jose Mourinho uses in his 'miracle room' as he seeks to restore the glory days to Manchester United. It uses the latest Silicon Valley technology.
Ranieri has been subject to calls for the sack by certain supporters after overseeing a difficult run of form, with Leicester situated five points above the relegation zone.
The Celtic and Scotland keeper features on a three man contingency list of potential Stamford Bridge replacements should Asmir Begovic makes a £10million switch to Bournemouth.
Rio Ferdinand has launched a furious attack on Dimtri Payet over his strike antics at West Ham, telling the playmaker that he ‘owes’ his career to the club.
The out-of-favour midfielder has played eight times in the league so far this season, but the arrival of Morgan Schneiderlin this month leaves him with limited opportunities.
22-year-old AC Milan striker M'Baye Niang has asked for more time to think over a move to Watford after the Premier League club agreed terms for a loan with a view to a permanent £16m deal.
Jose Mourinho turned up at Manchester United on Wednesday with a new buzz cut, boasting that he will be able to grow his hair back inside a month.
The 32-year-old will stay at the Riverside as Aitor Karanka's No 2 goalkeeper until the conclusion of the current Premier League campaign before heading stateside to join Atlanta United.
Claudio Ranieri will assess whether they might be able to feature in Friday's FA Cup tie at Derby County after the pair arrived back from their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with Algeria.
West Ham United may have lost a familiar face from training in Dimitri Payet, but they gained a new one on Wednesday as Jose Fonte appeared for the first time.
34-year-old Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon is believed to be among those Chelsea have looked at, though his contract with the Scottish champions does not expire until 2018.
Leonardo Ulloa has held clear-the-air talks with Claudio Ranieri after his agent branded the Leicester manager a 'liar' and 'selfish egotist'. The Argentine was not required to apologise.
With Joleon Lescott reuniting with David Moyes and Christopher Samba on the verge of a Premier League move, the January transfer window is starting to feel more like 2007 than 2017.
Keep up to date with all the major moves involving Premier League teams in the January transfer window by keeping track of our club-by-club guide right up until the last signing on deadline day.
For sides struggling towards the bottom end of the Premier League, the arrival of January can be like an oasis in the harshest of deserts. It provides an opportunity for survival.
Jose Mourinho has paid tribute to Sir Alex Ferguson who has praised the Portuguese coach for turning Manchester United into a force again after a difficult start at Old Trafford.
The Arsenal Supporters' Trust (AST) held an open meeting on the subject on Monday night, with members of the Football Supporters' Federation and English Football League in attendance.
DOMINIC KING: Liverpool have faced a real struggle to retain their best talents in recent years, but Philippe Coutinho's decision to sign a long-term contract could represent a sea change.
SAMI MOKBEL - EXCLUSIVE: West Ham manager Slaven Bilic is planning a winter training camp in Dubai next month - and exiled midfielder Dimitri Payet is not welcome.
Philippe Coutinho signing a new five-year deal ensures a crucial day for Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp has started with glowing positivity. But the pursuit of silverware resumes immediately.
The Arsenal squad headed out to enjoy an evening meal together this week, following their last gasp heroics against Burnley... but one prominent first team player was missing.
Having agreed a loan deal until the end of the season from the Bundesliga side, Donkor will link up with David Unsworth's Under 23 academy stars. The 19-year-old is a left-footed forward.
One week today, the window will slam shut. Time is running out for clubs across Euope to strengthen their squads for the remainder of the season in the January transfer window.
CHRIS WHEELER: Mourinho's side are still only sixth in the table but his mood has improved significantly during a 17-match unbeaten run in all competitions.
The incident, which supposedly occurred on Monday night when his friend was refused entry onto a flight, comes just one day after the Swiss star was sent off for his ill-discipline on the pitch.
Southampton have offered £14million for striker Manolo Gabbiadini as they look to find a common ground with his club Napoli after increasing their bid by £1m.
The 25-year-old Spanish midfielder joined from Chelsea in the summer of 2015 and has made 50 Premier League appearances for the Saints to date.
MailOnline Sport has teamed up with EA SPORTS, the Lead Partner of the Premier League, to offer you the chance to win one of two pairs of tickets to Arsenal vs Watford on Tuesday, January 31.
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez has turned 30 and his wife Sofia has paid tribute to him on Instagram. She wrote: 'only someone so special can do such special things! May life follow you always smiling.'
The 31-year-old notched his 250th goal for the club on Saturday, bending home an exceptional free-kick to secure a last-gasp 1-1 draw at Stoke and move clear of Sir Bobby Charlton.
Harry Kane has claimed 'it would be stupid' for any Tottenham player to look for a move away from the club when they are challenging for the Premier League title.
Hull City say Ryan Mason is making 'excellent progress' from his fractured skull as the midfielder's condition continues to improve in the days after his emergency surgery in London.
Cadbury will sponsor the Premier League's Golden Boot and Golden Glove awards as part of a new partnership with the chocolate and confectionery brand.
Burke, who swapped Nottingham Forest for the German club in the summer, has been the subject of reported interest from Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough during the current transfer window.
Claudio Ranieri is still being recognised for Leicester's unlikely Premier League title triumph last season — with the Italian scooping the prestigious Gianni Brera award.
Hull want to sign Genk wonderkid Leon Bailey in a deal worth £10.3million. He is one of the hottest properties in European football with Liverpool, Chelsea and Everton all keen on the youngster.
Robert Pires has spoken to Alexis Sanchez regarding his Arsenal contract situation and says the Chilean 'doesn't know' whether he will sign a new deal at the Emirates.
After a late substitute appearance in the 3-2 defeat by Swansea, Matip is set to start against Southampton as Liverpool seek to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final.
Shkodran Mustafi is the undisputed Mr Unbeatable in this season's Premier League... in 15 matches, he has not tasted defeat once. In reality though, he has a long way to go to get near the all-time record.
Swansea City have made an enquiry for Inter Milan defender Andrea Ranocchia. His agent has been holding talks in London over a possible move to the Premier League.
The luxury five-acre pad, complete with its own wildlife pond, is in a leafy Cheshire village that will provide a rural base for the England star, long-term girlfriend Paige Milian and their newborn son Thiago.
Fabregas has not started a match since the victory over Stoke on New Year's Eve but is fully focused on making himself and his boss happy - by forcing his way back into Conte's first-choice XI.
The Togo captain is currently at the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon and, despite being without a club since June, believes he still has something to offer at the top level of English football.
Jose Mourinho appeared to be catching up on sleep as he headed for training on Tuesday having expressed his frustration as seeing Manchester United lose ground in the Premier League.
Arsenal youngster Alex Iwobi may have done enough to impress Arsene Wenger with breakthrough performances over the past 12 months, but his golf swing left a lot to be desired
GRAHAM POLL: Arsene Wenger should be banned for at least six matches for abusing referee Jon Moss and pushing fourth official Anthony Taylor after his sending off against Burnley.
SAMI MOKBEL: Just hours after having emergency surgery, Ryan Mason was sitting up in his hospital bed sharing a laugh with Hull City team-mate Michael Dawson.
Even the prospect of a transfer to China, following in the footsteps of former Blues team-mates Ramires, Oscar and Jon Mikel Obi, does not interest the Belgian goalkeeper.
Wayne Rooney insists he is happy and committed to Manchester United amid speculation of a move to the lucrative Chinese Super League. Rooney scored his 250th goal for the club last Saturday.
Ryan Mason's family have thanked the football community for its widespread support as the Hull midfielder continues his recovery following surgery on a fractured skull.
Manuel Neuer has backed Paul Clement to have a positive effect on Swansea's survival bid after leaving his post at Bayern Munich to take the reins at the Premier League strugglers.
SIMON JONES: The 31-year-old is a popular figure in the Manchester United dressing room but is desperate to play more games with his last Premier League start coming in November.
The City midfielder could have doubled his salary to £430,000-a-week with an unnamed club in the Chinese Super League but he wants to carry on playing at the highest level.
MATT BARLOW: Ryan Mason's career has been a triumph of faith and patience, qualities which will prove equally valuable as he begins the path back to full health.
Everton winger Gerard Deulofeu has finally completed his loan move to AC Milan until the end of the season. The winger will look to rediscover his form at the San Siro under Vincenzo Montella.
Southampton are sweating on the fitness of captain and star defender Virgil van Djik for the League Cup semi-final second leg with Liverpool after he limped out of their game against Leicester.
EXCLUSIVE: Middlesbrough owner Steve Gibson has rejected a takeover attempt by a Chinese-American billionaire consortium after they made a formal offer following talks.
From James Ward-Prowse to Trent Alexander-Arnold, we are seeing ever more double-barrelled names in the Premier League than ever before, but why is this pattern accelerating over time.
KIERAN GILL: Marseille went back to West Ham with a third bid for Dimitri Payet on Monday – but only increased their offer by 1million euros (£860,000).
The Arsenal manager was charged with misconduct by the FA on Monday for his behaviour towards referee Jon Moss and fourth official Anthony Taylor during his side's 2-1 win over Burnley.
The 19-year-old winger has already played eight times for Claude Puel's side this season after breaking into the first-team set-up on the south coast.
KIERAN GILL: Mustafi cost £35million from Valencia last summer and the 24-year-old has appeared for Arsenal 21 times so far, winning 15 and drawing the remaining six matches.
After a busy weekend of action on the pitch, work continues in the boardrooms across Europe to strengthen squads in the January transfer window.
Southampton have made a fresh approach to Napoli for striker Manolo Gabbiadini. The 25-year-old is available in this window with Napoli demanding at least £18million.
Pochettino opted to whisk his men straight off following the valuable point at Manchester City in order to put Spurs through a quick winter training camp before they return to action against Wycombe.
After his dismissal Wenger then stood in the tunnel to watch the game's closing moments but was told he had to leave by fourth official Anthony Taylor. The Frenchman shoved Taylor twice.
Liverpool flop Lazar Markovic has joined Hull City on loan for the remainder of the season after Sporting Lisbon agreed to terminate the midfielder's short stay at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.
Las Vegas glitz won't faze Frampton as he seeks to conquer Santa Cruz for second time
Appeared in MGM Grand Hotel casino for open workout
PSG confirm signing of Manchester United target and 'next Ronaldo' for £21m
Goncalo Guedes has agreed a four-and-a-half-year deal
Hamilton shares snowboarding video as he hits the slopes during F1 off-season
Lewis Hamilton is used to staying ice cool in stressful situations
Long shows off tattoo of prayer his father used to tell him as a child after win at Anfield
On the left-hand side of his chest, Long has nine lines of the prayer
'Real Madrid wanted me... maybe I should have gone': McEachran opens on Chelsea spell
He faces former team Chelsea with Brentford in the FA Cup on Saturday
Federer holds his nerve to beat Wawrinka in five-set thriller and reach Australian Open final
Will play either Rafael Nadal or Grigor Dimitrov
DO NOT TACKLE: Wenger's incredible warning to Arsenal bad boy Xhaka after £35m man's second red card of season
Struggled with discipline
Transfer news LIVE: Man United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool updates plus more from rest of Europe
The transfer window is due to slam shut soon
MARTIN SAMUEL: Leicester's title win was no fluke - show Ranieri some respect... plus why it was right to focus on stricken Mason
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West Ham boss Bilic in hospital after aggressive bout of flu
Slaven Bilic felt unwell before and during the Middlesbrough match and was hospitalised
From the 'Black Box' to picking their next manager before the current one quits, how Southampton have built the foundations to take them to the cup final
Chelsea's Ivanovic in talks with Zenit St Petersburg and free transfer could be sealed this weekend
The 32-year-old will be allowed to leave
Young's Manchester United future in doubt after he is left out of squad for EFL Cup semi-final
Jose Mourinho confirmed that he had no injuries
PSG confirm signing of United target and 'next Ronaldo' Guedes for £21m
Goncalo Guedes has agreed a four-and-a-half-year deal
Liverpool 0-1 Southampton (agg 0-2)
Saints reach first major final since 2003 as Shane Long's late strike secures progress to last two of the EFL Cup
Australian Open continues throwback feel as Serena Williams books place in the final against sister Venus
19 years after they first played a tour match
Happy to be heading back, Aubameyang?
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang looked in good spirits as he headed back to Germany on Wednesday
West Ham new boy Fonte trains for first time as rebel Payet misses session again
Jose Fonte appeared for the first time after arriving from Southampton
Mourinho reveals new haircut as Manchester United prepare for second leg of EFL Cup semi-final with Hull
New buzz cut for United manager
Come and meet our Son! Tottenham stars bring South Korean fan back to their hotel in Barcelona to meet idol
Waited outside his door to surprise him
'This is a big statement': Klopp hails Coutinho deal as Liverpool smash wage record to hand star £200,000-a-week
Committed future to club
Arsenal squad enjoy evening out following heroics against Burnley... but where is star man Mesut Ozil?
The Gunners enjoyed an evening meal together
But the morning after didn't go well! Ramsey left deflated as he shares picture of flat tyre on £200,000 sports car
Mercedes SLS was out of action
Everton bring in German starlet Donkor on loan from Wolsfburg
Anton Donkor will link up with David Unsworth's Under 23 academy stars
Chelsea stars also dined out as Costa joined table-toppers for team dinner ahead of match against Brentford
Marcos Alonso posted a group photo with his team-mates on Tuesday
Tottenham stars enjoy fun in the Barcelona sun after they sweat it out in tough training session
Dele Alli and Co have been working hard and playing hard in Spain
Former rivals Ballack and Ferdinand join forces for Star Sixes
Host of stars including Roberto Carlos and Michael Owen will play in tournament at the O2
Chelsea legend Joe Cole on how he knew Hazard would be a world beater at Lille...
And racing Roman Abramovich to the title celebrations hungover
England rugby squad head to Portugal for some winter sun as Eddie Jones puts squad through their paces
Ahead of Six Nations opener against France
Senegal goalkeeper takes time-wasting to a new level as he comically trips over his own feet
Sparked anger but no card from referee
Jo-zzzzz-e Mourinho! Manchester United boss catches up on his sleep as he is driven into training ahead of cup semi-final
Tired manager
FORE! Arsenal and Chelsea youngsters Iwobi and Aina enjoy night out at Top Golf... and reveal terrible swings
Appalling play by pair
West Ham rebel ayet looks happy to be training with the reserves as Marseille weigh up a fourth bid
Dimitri Payet has asked to leave West Ham
He's have the shirt off your back! Lewandowski shows off his juggling skills as Bayern striker freestyles during training session
More than a goalscorer
Sunderland sign Lescott on free transfer until end of the season (but he last played 114 days ago in Greece)
David Moyes has turned to Joleon Lescott
Real prepare for Copa del Rey trip to Celta Vigo with high-intensity ball work session as Ronaldo and Co bid to overturn first-leg deficit
Eye on the ball now lads
Messi splashes out on £430 bottle of wine for his mum's 57th birthday celebrations
Vega-Sicilia Unico is considered to be Spain's greatest vintage
Sterling's new pad! City star splashes out £3.1m on leafy family home in village
The luxury five-acre home has a pond and TRIPLE garage
Klopp puts Liverpool stars through their defensive paces
The manager wants the team to stop conceding silly goals after their defeat by Swansea
'Life is tough, my darling, but so are you': Emotional message from Mason's fiancee as he continues recovery
His family thanked the football community
Spurs hold winter training in Barcelona as they hope change of routine helps Premier League push
Mauricio Pochettino took them to Spain
Deulofeu finally joins Milan! Everton winger holds up famous red and black shirt as both clubs confirm loan move
He is looking for first-team football in Milan
Chelsea hero Frank Lampard enjoys night out with wife Christine Bleakley a day after watching City's pulsating Spurs draw
Relaxed stars
United stars feeling the cold at Carrington as Ibrahimovic, Pogba and Co return to training after Stoke draw
There was no rest for Jose Mourinho's stars
Alli's surprise over drug test and a young mascot asks Kane: 'What do you think of Tottenham?'
Tunnel cam footage from Manchester City
Buen provecho! Spurs stars dine out in Barcelona following comeback heroics against City
Mauricio Pochettino's men at winter training camp
Mayweather shows off stunning artwork tribute on Instagram as social media nemesis and father-to-be McGregor poses with partner
Will they fight?
Beckham catches up with ex team-mates as legend returns to PSG
Thiago Silva and Co welcomed David Beckham back with open arms
Portsmouth star Burgess makes most of day off by accepting Twitter invite to help coach Under 12s side
Game against Crawley was postponed
Rooney calls for improved media relations to help England succeed as he picks up Football Writers prize
Record-breaker speaks
Dortmund swoop for Swedish teenager Isak as starlet snubs La Liga giants Real Madrid
The 17-year-old has signed a long-term contract
Matip plays 60 minutes for Liverpool Under 23s after getting green light from FIFA following Africa Cup of Nations row
Featured against Ipswich
Haskell says he wasn't sure he'd ever play again after coming back from six months of injury hell to help Wasps overcome Zebre
Targeting Six Nations
Nike pay tribute to Rooney after United captain becomes club's all-time top scorer
Tributes pour in after he lands his 250th goal for the Red Devils
Bayern Munich stars Ribery and Alaba hit the ski slopes to watch Dave Ryding make British hitory
Bundesliga stars see the action
Cringeworthy canine banners, Olivier Giroud imitations and car-park subbuteo: Six things you missed from Arsenal against Burnley
Catch up now
Tottenham jet off to Barcelona for winter training camp hours after their Etihad draw with Manchester City
Pochettino and his squad head to Spain
Stoke mascot tells boss Hughes he's glad the club didn't sack him and begs Pieters to give him a million pounds!
Cheeky fan gives players a laugh before kick-off
'Talking of slips...' TV presenter Humphrey jokes with Gerrard in uncomfortable viewing on punditry duty
Steven Gerrard took the joke well on BT Sport
Chapecoense return: First match since air disaster sees revamped team earn a draw
Chapecoense drew 2-2 against Brazilian champions Palmeiras
Rooney's night in front of the TV after breaking record
Wayne Rooney's big day ended at home with his wife and kids after hitting United's 250-goal mark
Arsenal midfielders Iwobi, the Ox and Reine-Adelaide show off their skills with a sockand a dressing room hamper
Gunners stars put on a volley good show
Tevez denies he is the highest paid player in football during unveiling at Shanghai Shenhua
Argentine is set to earn £615,000 a week according to reports
It's back to a tracksuit for Sol: Campbell will ditch the suits and open-neck shirts for a return to football
EXCLUSIVE: Campbell is ready to take up coaching
He's back! Gerrard is all smiles as he returns to Liverpool to coach academy kids and says: 'It completes the circle'
Steven Gerrard returns to his former club
Big Sam broken? Are you having a laugh? Kevin Nolan opens up in exclusive interview
He talks through Sam Allardyce, Dimitri Payet and management
Surprise package: Bournemouth's 5ft 4in wrecking ball is a rising Premier League star
But not one person out of 4million Fantasy Football fans picked Ryan Fraser
Get a grip! Liverpool manager Klopp sends table tennis paddle flying across the room in battle with Firmino and Coutinho
Fierce competition
Guardiola and Aguero meet for late-night talks in Manchester restaurant after arrival of Jesus
City star signed a one-year contract extension almost a year ago
Former United star Giggs celebrates third birthday of his restaurant George's as Butt and Jorgie Porter join the party
The power of three
Leicester star Simpson celebrates birthday with spectacular Premier League trophy cake
Will never forget that special day as he celebrates 30th
Spurs stars get first futuristic glimpse at their new stadium
They strapped on VR headsets to be shown where they would be playing their football
Working De Roon! Middlesbrough star meets supporter
Henry Baines, a young Boro supporter, wrote to Marteen de Roon and called him his idol
Hungry for success? Zlatan and Mkhitaryan dine samba style in Manchester
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan met up for lunch
How Phillips became the king of assists
INTERVIEW BY LAURIE WHITWELL: The West Brom winger is still battling with low confidence
Ronaldo is watched by his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez as Real crash to Celta Vigo defeat
Cristiano Ronaldo may find he has some making up to do
Arnautovic stumbles across a fight in a petrol station as Stoke star attends filming of 'Snatch' TV series
Spent four hours in the chilly evening
Well, at least he can afford security! Tevez mobbed after landing in Shanghai to kick off his £615,000-A-WEEK Chinese adventure
Greeted by thousands
Arsenal star Iwobi takes the night off as he enjoys Rae Sremmurd gig with model girlfriend Clarisse Juliette
Alex Iwobi is going places this season
Klopp welcome! German manager presented with giant Cornish Pasty
He had said he did not know where Plymouth was ahead of FA Cup tie
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