The England international has dropped to the bench despite his recent scoring exploits, making way for the two strikers
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The Liverpool trio have been hailed by Virgil van Dijk, who saw the attackers score one each in his side's 3-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday
Harry Sherlock
The Reds manager has hailed the Egypt international, who has now broken the 40-goal mark for the season
Sacha Pisani
Jose Mourinho's men are hoping to improve their recent domestic record and inflict further misery upon a struggling West Brom side
Everything you need to know ahead of the crunch Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Sunday
Kris Voakes
Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League match at St James' Park on Sunday afternoon
Chris Wheatley
The Spanish boss talked up his side's exploits over the course of a gruelling Premier League campaign following their European exit
The Red Devils remain in the hunt for just one piece of silverware this season, but they are considered to be heading in the right direction
Chris Burton
Pep Guardiola's table-toppers overcame a testing week and a mid-game dip to inflict a first Premier League defeat on Tottenham since December
Dom Farrell
The Frenchman enjoyed a welcome return to form as he inspired a thrilling win over Manchester City, but has been told he must maintain those standards
Tottenham's response to going 2-0 down pleased their manager, but the Argentine coach concedes a poor start left his team with too much to do
Jurgen Klopp says he does not yet know the extent of an injury suffered by the Croatia international defender during a 3-0 victory over Bournemouth
Ben Spratt
The Blues blended incisive attacking with resolute defending as they secured an impressive victory that moves them just three points from the title
Sam Lee
The Reds were comfortable winners against Bournemouth, in what was exactly the type of contest their manager believes they were in need of
The Belgium international striker has become a centurion this season and claims to have never doubted that he would reach that notable landmark
The Premier League leaders will be confirmed as champions if arch-rivals Manchester United lose to West Brom, but their manager will not be watching
The Cote d’Ivoire international is excited after scoring twice in a thrilling contest to propel the Eagles to victory at Selhurst Park
Gbenga Adewoye
The Red Devils boss has once again suggested that his side do not get enough credit, despite claiming victory over all of their Premier League rivals
The Egypt international continued with his incredible goal scoring form by setting a new African record in the English topflight
Taiye Taiwo
The Egyptian midfielder has committed to fresh terms with the Gunners, bringing to an end any talk of him possibly heading for the Emirates exit
Nuno Espirito Santo's team have been top of the table since October and returned to the top flight after a six-year absence
The Dutchman has not figured as often as he would have liked this season, and is aware of the rumours hinting at new recruits, but claims to be happy
The Spurs striker's successful attempt to claim a controversial goal last week caught the attention of the Liverpool captain
The French striker broke his Premier League duck for the Blues on Saturday and his manager is happy to see him over his early injury problems
Ryan Benson
Jurgen Klopp has resisted the urge to rotate his squad, with just one change made to the side which saw off Manchester City in the Champions League
The Cote d’Ivoire international scored twice in a game for the first time in the English topflight as well as a goal with his head against Brighton
Shina Oludare
The Blues went down 2-0 to the struggling hosts but fought back to secure a much-needed three points on Saturday
The forward's absence through suspension coincided with his side falling to two consecutive losses but he was on hand to salvage a point on his return
Tolu Olasoji
The Blues boss refused to comment on his player’s controversial tackle on Shane Long saying he did not view the incident
The Blues defender has been given a frosty response from his head coach after a post-match interview where he seemingly questioned his tactics
Nizaar Kinsella
Chelsea's miserable 2018 looked certain to continue as they trailed Southampton 2-0, but substitute Olivier Giroud instigated a stunning late comeback
The midfielder struck twice in the second half to help his side to a vital three points against the league leaders, and his team-mate took some credit
The midfielder's future was thrown into doubt after Pep Guardiola's revelation last week, but Raiola will always test the market for his players
The Blues travel to St Mary's looking to revive their chances of sealing a place in next season's Champions League
The Etihad side's skipper is not worried by the club's recent dip in form despite three high-profile defeats in recent weeks
The former Lilywhites full-back comes up against his old friend on Saturday but the Englishman could do nothing but praise the South Korean
The award is handed out every year to the individual deemed to have had the biggest impact on English football across the season
The former Brazilian youth manager believes that the Real Madrid man has grown into one of the best in the world in his role
Gabriel Pazini
Pep Guardiola's side are in unfamiliar territory ahead of the game, having endured three back-to-back defeats
Ryan Kelly
The Reds will be looking to preserve the Premier League's only unbeaten home record when they welcome the Cherries to Anfield on Saturday
Though his side have a 13-point lead at the top of the Premier League with six matches left, but the City boss insists the race is not over
Joe Wright
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It is looking like qualification for the Champions League is beyond the Blues as they travel to the south coast on Saturday
The Toffees boss has called for understanding from the fans with the DR Congo international who recently returned from a long injury layoff
After over six months out of action with a knee injury, the left-back has made his return to action with the club's youth team
Jamie Smith
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The VAR system will continue to be trialled in England next season after top-flight clubs voted against its full implementation
Harry West
The Napoli boss has been touted as a potential replacement for the man currently at the Stamford Bridge helm, but the former Juventus coach is relaxed
The Premier League leaders were knocked out of European competition at the quarter-final stage, but their manager insists they did no disappoint
The Reds boss has again stressed he cannot see a way in which his superstar 39-goal forward will leave Anfield during the summer transfer window
The Gunners are travelling from Moscow to Tyneside for Sunday's meeting with Newcastle United, but the Magpies boss is not banking on fatigue
The Egypt winger believes the Reds can win the Champions League, while adding that Harry Kane has it "easier" in the Golden Boot race
The Blues look unlikely to qualify for the Champions League next season, and that has the Belgium international feeling down at Stamford Bridge
The Premier League leaders will be without their star Argentine striker for Saturday's trip to Tottenham as they look to close in on title glory
Cankirispor appeared destined to be crowned champions in 2018, only for a schedule error to see them surrender the crown to Kursunlu Belediyespor
The Egypt international continues to be linked with Real Madrid, but has aired his happiness at Anfield once again to curb the ongoing transfer talk
The Spain international midfielder is already tied to the Red Devils until 2019, but has entered into discussion regarding fresh terms at Old Trafford
Pep Guardiola's Premier League champions-elect will be desperate to end their recent slump and steer the debate back to how brilliant they have been
The Red Devils have been unable to mount a Premier League title challenge, but their Spanish midfielder feels they are heading in the right direction
A midfielder who has come back into favour at Emirates Stadium this season has seen his quality talked up by a fellow Gunners academy graduate
The in-form Reds forward has become the first player to be named the English top-flight's best performer on three occasions across a single campaign
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The Tottenham striker has won the award in the past two seasons but could be usurped by the Liverpool star this season
No player has made more appearances for the Red Devils under their current boss, which would appear to quash any talk of an impending move elsewhere
The Blues have been undermined by their problems in the middle of the park which has led them to fall way short of expectations this season
The current VVV-Venlo custodian is hoping his strong performances in the Eredivisie will land him an eventual opportunity in England
Robin Haack
The former Reds boss has hailed not just the output of the 25-year-old but also his all-round contribution to the Anfield outfit
This season, only on two occasions has the monthly gong evaded the Egypt international who is having a rather surreal debut season
A fan of the Gunners since he was a kid, the midfielder never properly recovered from a knee problem sustained in 2004
The Cote d'Ivoire international is anticipating the Seagulls' visit as the Eagles continue their relegation fight
The 17-year-old midfielder has impressed everybody at Anfield - including the manager
Neil Jones
The former France international has been outspoken in his views on a fellow countryman and has once again called for better from the £89m midfielder
The Ghana forward reflects on his time with the 2004 European champions
P Narkortu Teye
The Tottenham head coach has come out in support of his star striker after he attracted criticism for laying claim to a disputed effort against Stoke
Matt Dorman
The Egypt international midfielder has committed to fresh terms with the Gunners, but was attracting interest prior to penning a new contract
The experienced Hornets forward has come under fire at times this term, but he has learned to turn a deaf ear to detractors and their snap judgements
The Real Madrid forward has been heavily linked with a return to the Premier League, and a former Red Devils star believes he should be targeted
After seeing off Manchester City the Reds are back in Premier League action at Anfield this weekend
The Brazil international has seen his future at Stamford Bridge called into question, but he appears to be giving no thought to an imminent transfer
Real Madrid may be keeping a close eye on the in-form Egypt international forward, but those at Anfield have no concerns when it comes to his future
With talks of a breakaway league shelved for now, the quarter-finals showed precisely why this competition reigns supreme for fans all over Europe
Peter Staunton
The Catalan and his side have suffered a chastening week but the criticism is already as over the top as any premature declarations of greatness
The youngster is free to leave Sheffield Wednesday this summer and has caught United's attention, just as his father did a quarter of a century ago
Mauricio Pochettino's side can take another step towards qualification for the Champions League, while Pep Guardiola's men will look to bounce back
City can feel they were on the wrong end of several refereeing decisions over two legs against Liverpool, but in the end can only blame themselves
The midfielder was sent for an early shower in the clash versus the Saints but the Gunners' appeal has been successful
The Benin international is confident that the Terriers will leave no stone unturned in their quest remain in the top-flight next term
The Egypt international will be available for the Gunners’ subsequent league games
Having seen Michael Keane flourish away from Old Trafford, the shot-stopper has realised his England ambition may hinge on leaving
The Barcelona ace has picked the Manchester duo, as well as the likes of Manuel Neuer and Gianluigi Buffon as the top keepers around
The Germany international is yet to commit to a new contract at Anfield and may have played his last game for the Reds as he heads towards free agency
A fellow midfielder at Old Trafford was delighted with the Frenchman's showing against Manchester City and hopes those standards can be maintained
The Toffees’ gaffer has likened the Senegal international to Chelsea’s hard-tackling midfielder after putting up a fine showing against the Reds
The 18-year-old midfielder has enjoyed a breakthrough season at Emirates Stadium and is set to see his exciting potential rewarded with fresh terms
The Welshman continues to be linked with a summer move, possibly returning him to the Premier League, but his representative has quashed the rumours
The Blues have endured a forgettable defence of the Premier League title they landed in 2017 and are now in danger of missing out on a top-four finish
The fallout from the former Barcelona boss' treatment of Zlatan Ibrahimovic during their time together at Camp Nou is still being felt today
Mark Doyle
Sheffield Wednesday are aware of the interest being shown in a highly-rated teenage frontman and are happy to leave any future call in his hands
There is more to the German than the raucous orchestrator on the touchline, the Netherlands international centre-back has argued
The City boss not only has to come up with a plan to beat the Liverpool press, but convince his players to stay strong if things do not go their way
After Liverpool's commanding performance in the Champions League, the Dutch defender has called for cautio
The Premier League leaders must remember their earlier brilliance after a pair of difficult losses, says the Brazilian striker
The Blues look set to miss out on qualification for the Champions League, with their key defender unhappy with how their campaign has gone
The 23-year-old scored the equalizing goal as David Wagner’s men earned an away point against the Seagulls at the AMEX Stadium
The Reds have shown that they can compete with the best in Europe this season, but domestic inconsistencies have scuppered any hopes of a title bid
After salvaging a point for the Swans against the Baggies, the defender is certain that the youngster will not rest on his oars
The England international forward has seen his value called into question at times, but he retains unshakable belief in his ability to contribute
The Man Utd man put in a starring performance to drag his side back from the brink, while the two forwards also came up big for their respective clubs
The 25-year-old put in an outstanding performance in the month under review and has been rewarded for the effort
Our Fantasy writer looks back on the latest round of the Premier League and highlights key performances including a notable Manchester derby reversal
Kevin Devries
The Blancos goalkeeper has been heavily linked with a move elsewhere this summer, but he has no intention of breaking a deal at Santiago Bernabeu
The Toffees manager believes an England and Manchester United legend will usually come off second-best in battles with the Premier League's finest
The Red Devils midfielder offered the perfect response to his critics with a talismanic display in a stunning derby victory for Jose Mourinho's side
The experienced duo were vocal in their encouragement at half-time as United found themselves 2-0 down to Pep Guardiola's side at the interval
Stephen Darwin
The Atletico Madrid boss continues to be linked with leading sides across Europe, but he is not intending to leave the Spanish capital any time soon
The Gunners boss believes he has enough firepower at his disposal to avoid dipping back into the transfer market when the summer window opens
Former Egypt coach Hassan Shehata has urged the in-form forward to carefully consider his options amid ongoing talk of interest from Real Madrid
The Blues boss concedes that Champions League qualification appears to be beyond his side following another frustrating afternoon against West Ham
The Germany international continues to run down his contract at Anfield and could end up facing a fellow countryman in the Bundesliga next season
Arsenal will be without the playmaker for their next three fixtures but still hope he will return before the end of the season
Rob Lancaster
The Red Devils midfielder denied deliberately spitting on his opponents' crest during Saturday's 3-2 victory
The Blues dominated their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge but were held to a draw after Javier Hernandez's late strike
Guy Atkinson
The Red Devils manager continues in high spirits after triumphing in the Manchester derby, and once more referenced Pep's controversial assertions
The Blues defender admits that his form has dipped of late due but he has thanked his manager for keeping faith in him
With his equalizer Sunday, Javier Hernandez made it four for four when he enters as a substitute to face Chelsea
Jon Arnold
The league leaders have been undone by Liverpool and Manchester United in recent days and the Spaniard is finding it hard to accept after dominating
Arsenal's hero against the Saints wants to finish the season strongly after ending his barren spell in the Premier League
A thrilling clash at the Emirates saw the hosts narrowly prevail, and Wenger was pleased to see another win as the Gunners face a packed schedule
The Londoners are in fine fettle in front of goal right now, and they proved it again on Sunday with a hard-fought win over the relegation candidates
The ex-Red Devils defender was delighted to see an £89 million asset deliver on derby day, but is now looking for greater consistency from a star man
The England forward has suffered his fair share of injuries over the years but regularly proves his worth as the perfect utility player
The Blues will be looking to close back to within eight points of the Champions League places when they welcome the Hammers to Stamford Bridge
The Red Devils might have claimed derby bragging rights over their noisy neighbours, but a club icon has warned there is still a big gap to be closed
The man in charge at the Etihad Stadium is looking to take positives from a defeat to Manchester United which prevented the crown from being secured
The Portugal international midfielder has endured a tough time at Camp Nou, but he claims to be giving no thought to his future ahead of the summer
The England international goalkeeper feels that a minimum of nine points from the Potters' remaining fixtures should be enough to avoid the drop
Arsene Wenger has named a much changed side to face the Saints as he looks to preserve his stars for the Europa League
The Cote d'Ivoire international has applauded the Red Devils following an outstanding display against the Citizens at the Ethiad
The Socceroos midfielder will get a shock when he wakes up in the morning and sees his Instagram
A man who has been openly critical of his former employers in north London fears the 2017 Premier League champions are heading the same way
The midfielder has a deal in place to take him to Anfield, and the Reds have been told they are getting a player who is similar to a Barcelona icon
The Gunners have a slim chance of securing a top four spot and would benefit from fielding their highly rated youngsters
Gareth Southgate still has some key decisions to make even if the Three Lions squad for Russia almost picks itself following March's friendlies
Tom Maston
Former defender Ken Monkou feels the reigning Premier League champions have regressed this season as a result of selling a talismanic frontman
The Danish playmaker remains tied to Spurs until 2020, but Danny Murphy believes links to Europe's top clubs make fresh terms imperative
The Frenchman is unable to pinpoint the reason behind the Saints' plight this term as he believes they are a quality side
The Reds hung on for a point at Everton, but their Dutch defender insists they will not look to defend in a crunch Champions League clash
The Reds icon was disappointed by a lack of cutting edge during a derby draw with Everton, with Jurgen Klopp's free-scoring side drawing a rare blank
The Manchester City midfielder is considered to have joined the global elite, but a man who worked with him at Genk says his sights are set on the top
The Blues have an uphill battle to get into the Champion's League places after losing to their fiercest rivals last week, as they continue to struggle
The full-back was upset at the way his side lost the Manchester derby on Saturday and urged them to "turn the page" quickly
An unmarked Chris Smalling scored Manchester United's winner in a dramatic 3-2 victory, much to the frustration of the rival boss
Despite revealing his admiration for the Gunners' boss, the Southampton manager hopes to cause an upset at the Emirates
The Blues could miss out on Champions League football and their manager thinks they must accept their European fate, whatever the outcome may be
The hapless centre-back bore the brunt of criticism after a first-half horror show took City to the brink of the Premier League title
City looked destined for the title by half-time but United's incredible comeback will be remembered for years to come
The 25-year-old attacker found the back of the net for the first time since December 16 against Leicester City
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Despite getting on the score sheet, the Cote d’Ivoire international stated that the Eagles deserved more than a point at the Vitality Stadium
The Red Devils won Saturday's derby predominantly down to the France midfielder, who was desperate to not see Man City lift the Premier League trophy
The manager made light of claims the midfielder could have moved across Manchester in January after taking a famous victory
The Blues were on course for a jubilant title party but for the second time in a matter of days they have crumpled to a bitter defeat
Two nightmare halves in as many games have seen clouds gather over the Etihad Stadium, while also marking an unwanted first for the manager
The manager stated that he did not care who was the 'liar' and who was telling the truth after his club became involved in the pair's public spat
The France international striker has experienced some testing times at Emirates Stadium, but has the full backing of his manager and a Gunners icon
A City win would clinch them a third Premier League title but they have made a raft of changes from the side which lost to Liverpool in midweek
The Liverpool manager indicated there is confidence over the winger's health for the second-leg with Manchester City, but offered no guarantees
Alex Fisher
The former Man United star may not have been happy with his substitution in Saturday's derby, but his manager argued it was the right call
The former Red Devils defender believes the talented midfielder brings criticism upon himself with his off-the-field decision making
Ben Wilmot is wanted by a number of Premier League clubs, including Watford and Arsenal, and is understood to be valued as highly as £2 million
The Senegal international got his first goal after six games as the Potters’ relegation survival bid suffered a massive blow
The Man Utd defender slipped in the area and the ball collided with his arm, but referee Martin Atkinson was deaf to Man City appeals
A former Red Devils goalkeeper has saluted the qualities of the club's current No. 1 and compared his game to that of Manchester City rival Ederson
The 28-year-old has been flourishing since he teamed up with the Gunners and has attached it to his understanding of different cultures
The Reds make the short trip across Stanley Park to Goodison aiming to build on their midweek Champions League heroics against Manchester City
The Blues have been accused by a former defender of giving up and off the field in an effort to speed up another period of change at Stamford Bridge
The Belgium international defender's uncertain future has no bearing on his non-selection for Tottenham, according to his manager in north London
Pep Guardiola's side can claim the Premier League crown with victory over their arch-rivals in Saturday's clash at the Etihad Stadium
The Wales international midfielder is yet to commit to an extension beyond 2019, but his manager believes talks will reach a positive conclusion
Sir Alex Ferguson's former assistant does not believe the Frenchman has matured and that he shouldn't have left Old Trafford in the first place
The Chilean turned down the chance to move to the Etihad in January, meaning he can only gatecrash a title party on Saturday rather than enjoy one
United have been no match for City this term, but the fans' patience won't last through another 12 months of the same
Pep Guardiola can secure his first ever English league title with a win over his long-time rival Jose Mourinho and the Red Devils
Ahead of the Manchester derby and a reunion with the Portuguese, the Manchester City midfielder has spoken placidly about his former Chelsea manager
Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening
Everything you need to know ahead of the crunch Premier League clash at Etihad Stadium on Saturday
Everything you need to know ahead of the Reds' trip to Goodison Park on Saturday - the 231st Merseyside derby
All you need to know as Spurs look to build on their hoodoo-busting 3-1 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last weekend
Rivalries may be fierce on the pitch at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday but not in the dugouts, according to the Man City manager
The Toffees international ambassador wants the Toffees to take a lesson from Jurgen Klopp's men demolition of Manchester City
