Liverpool is five points away from winning their first Premier League title in three decades

The 28-year-old footballer thanked the FA for punishing him

The team now sits in third place while tied on points with second-place Leicester City.

Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha could potentially feature against Chelsea this weekend after taking part in a "modified" training session on Thursday.

N'Golo Kante is expected to be available for Chelsea's upcoming matches against Crystal Palace and Barcelona having returned to training on Monday following a health scare.

Chris Smalling, Romelu Lukaku and Matic all score in the second half as United go above Liverpool in the table.

Manchester United travel to Selhurst Park on Monday to take on Crystal Palace before a huge home clash against Liverpool.

The out-of-contract pair look likely to leave Old Trafford as the Manchester United boss offers updates on their future.

Jeffrey Schlupp and Martin Kelly are both expected to be fit for Monday night's visit of Manchester United, while Roy Hodgson has confirmed the imminent signing of Diego Cavalieri.

The Eagles are only separated by goal difference from the bottom three and Parish will take no chances with the club's future.

Kelly's return hands Palace manager Roy Hodgson a welcome injury boost ahead of the visit of Jose Mourinho's side.

Crystal Palace defender James Tomkins' late substitution during the defeat to Tottenham was due to cramp, with Roy Hosgson optimistic that he will be fit to face Manchester United.

Jan Vertonghen will be assessed on Monday after missing the 1-0 Premier League victory at Crystal Palace with an ankle problem sustained during training, says Tottenham boss.

Tottenham centre-back Toby Alderweireld is doubtful for Sunday's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace after sustaining a new injury setback in training.

The Crystal Palace winger is also subject to interest from Manchester City as Spurs plot their summer strategy.

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson realistically expects to be without winger Wilfried Zaha for up to four weeks, but insists new signing Alexander Sorloth is ready to play.

Hugill missed Preston's 3-0 win away at Nottingham Forest on Tuesday (30 January) due to the speculation over his future.

England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has returned to Chelsea for treatment on an ankle injury, but Roy Hodgson insists there is no question of Crystal Palace cancelling his loan.

Crystal Palace's attempts to sign Inter Milan's Eder could pave the way for Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge to join the Italian giants.

Everton have already signed Theo Walcott and Cenk Tosun this month but reports in Italy claim that Everton are eyeing a move for Fiorentina striker Babacar.

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Alexis Sanchez's proposed move to Manchester United could be completed in the next 48 hours.

Arsenal score all of their goals in the first 22 minutes of a 4-1 defeat of Crystal Palace, while Manchester United hang on to win at Turf Moor thanks to Anthony Martial's strike.

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson has conceded that Ruben Loftus-Cheek's ankle injury is worse than first feared, although he does not see any benefit in sending him back to Chelsea.

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson is hoping the club can bring four new faces in before the January transfer window closes.

Laurent Koscielny, Nacho Monreal and Mesut Ozil could all return for Arsenal's meeting with Crystal Palace, although Olivier Giroud remains out and Ainsley Maitland-Niles has flu.

Crystal Palace co-chairman Steve Parish insists Manchester United and Chelsea loanees Timothy Fosu-Mensah and Ruben Loftus-Cheek will remain at the club until the end of the season

Garbutt, 24, was not registered in Everton's Premier League squad by former Toffees boss Ronald Koeman, who saw fit to enter the season with only one left-back in his set-up.

Niasse has never managed to truly convince those on Merseyside and his prospective departure could pave the way for AC Milan forward Andre Silva to arrive at Goodison Park.

VAR is set to be used in a competitive English domestic fixture for the first time on Monday as Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace meet in the third round of the FA Cup.

Roy Hodgson hopes Crystal Palace can back him in January following their disappointing summer transfer window.