Cardiff vs Liverpool LIVE result: James Milner penalty secures 2-0 victory to keep title challenge on track

Follow the latest from the Premier League clash at the Cardiff City Stadium

Premier League match preview: Cardiff v Liverpool

Follow the latest updates live as Liverpool look to return to the top of the Premier League table as they take on relegation-threatened Cardiff City.

After reaching the Champions League semi-finals with ease in mid-week, Liverpool return to domestic duties looking to re-take their place at the top of the table, following Manchester City’s victory over Tottenham on Saturday. Jurgen Klopp’s side will have played a game more than City come the end of the day, but with the Manchester derby next week, Liverpool can ill-afford to drop any points.

Cardiff pose a serious threat to Liverpool though after their 2-0 win over Brighton in mid-week reignited their survival chances, and a victory would incredibly draw them level with the Seagulls with three games to play. Follow the live action below.

What time does it start?

Cardiff vs Liverpool kicks off at 4pm on Sunday 21 April.

Where can I watch it?

The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.

Teams

Cardiff: Etheridge, Peltier, Morrison, Ecuele Manga, Bennett, Gunnarsson, Hoilett, Victor Camarasa, Ralls, Mendez-Laing, Niasse.

Subs: Zohore, Josh Murphy, Smithies, Reid, Bacuna, Cunningham, Harris.

Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson, Wijnaldum, Keita, Salah, Firmino, Mane.

Subs: Fabinho, Milner, Gomez, Sturridge, Mignolet, Shaqiri, Origi.

Key Points

• Cardiff City 0-2 Liverpool 
• Cardiff: Etheridge, Peltier, Morrison, Ecuele Manga, Bennett, Gunnarsson, Hoilett, Victor Camarasa, Ralls, Mendez-Laing, Niasse.
• Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson, Wijnaldum, Keita, Salah, Firmino, Mane.

[21 April 2019 14:36 · Jack de Menezes]

Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of today's Premier League late-afternoon kick-offs, where Arsenal host Crystal Palace at the Emirates and Cardiff City welcome title-chasing Liverpool to Wales.

Team news will be due out at 3pm, with the line-ups to come as soon as they're released.

[21 April 2019 15:01 · Jack de Menezes]

TEAM NEWS: ARSENAL VS CRYSTAL PALACE

[21 April 2019 15:02 · Jack de Menezes]

TEAM NEWS: CARDIFF CITY VS LIVERPOOL

[21 April 2019 15:35 · Kishan Vaghela]

Well, the action continues here at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Liverpool can afford nothing less than a win following Manchester City's 1-0 win over Tottenham yesterday, and they may need demonstrate a similarly determined performance as Guardiola's men yesterday.

That's because their hosts today are still in the middle of a relegation battle, but Cardiff's fears were eased slightly by their 2-0 win at Brighton in midweek.

Arsenal will also be looking to take advantage of Man Utd's humiliation at Everton, as they face a Palace side who upset Man City at the Etihad earlier in the season.

[21 April 2019 15:40 · Kishan Vaghela]

It's an even bigger afternoon for Arsenal now.

[21 April 2019 15:49 · Kishan Vaghela]

The prize on display.

[21 April 2019 15:51 · Kishan Vaghela]

"No obvious weaknesses for Liverpool" says Graeme Souness as Jordan Henderson starts at the base of the midfield.

Cardiff have not beaten a top half side at home all season, but is this where Liverpool's grip on the title loosens?

[21 April 2019 15:57 · Kishan Vaghela]

Teams are out at both the Cardiff City Stadium and the Emirates.

A huge afternoon at both ends of the table.

[21 April 2019 16:00 · Kishan Vaghela]

1 min: Cardiff City 0-0 Liverpool

And we're underway in Wales! Can Liverpool go back top of the league with a win here?

[21 April 2019 16:01 · Kishan Vaghela]

1 min: Arsenal 0-0 Crystal Palace

Underway at the Emirates as well now.