Liverpool vs Southampton LIVE: Result and reaction from Premier League fixture today
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Liverpool host Southampton at Anfield this afternoon and the question now seems to be when and how they win the Premier League title, rather than if.
With 70 points gathered already, the Reds are on the verge of clinching their first Premier League title for 30 years and there is a real possibility of going the whole season unbeaten, as well as reaching the highest points tally in the league's history.
Southampton are having a fine season, currently sitting in ninth, and the Saints can treat this one as a free hit with the chance to cause a shock. Follow it live:
What time is kick-off?
The match kicks off at 3pm on Saturday February 1st.
What TV channel is it on?
The game will not be broadcast on UK television.
You can catch highlights on Match of the Day on BBC One on Saturday night.
We're almost ready for kick off at Old Trafford. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will desperately want a win as the atmosphere around Old Trafford has become quite bitter of late.
Three points today will cut the gap on Chelsea to just four and take them back up to fifth in the Premier League.
The teams make their way out onto the pitch, Rui Patricio and Bruno Fernandes, the Portguese teammates, share a hug in the tunnel as the latter begins his career in the Premier League.
Will Fernandes change United's fortunes? The next 90 minutes may give us an indication.
Man Utd 0 - 0 Wolves
Kick off: Wolves get the game started, this is the fourth meeting between the sides this season. Wolves are yet to claim a win but they have held United to two draws at frustrating times for the Manchester club.
Man Utd 0 - 0 Wolves
3 mins: Shaw and James link up on the left hand side but James is caught in possession and loses the ball. Fred backs him up and stops the counter attack by kicking the ball out of play.
Pereira gives away a free kick by holding onto Jota and Wolves have a free kick in a decent area. Moutinho puts the ball into the box but United boot it well clear.
Man Utd 0 - 0 Wolves
6 mins: Wolves win the first corner of the game and deliver it to the near post. It's flicked on and comes to Saiss. Saiss shoots on the turn and sends the ball well over the bar.
Man Utd 0 - 0 Wolves
9 mins: Man Utd are starting to move the ball around move swiftly. Quick, one touch passes between Fernandes, Mata and Pereira opens up a bit of space before Mata attempts a quick ball over the top that nobody chases.
Man Utd 0 - 0 Wolves
12 mins: Jimenez switches the play to the right hand side where Doherty is free but he doesn't collect the ball cleanly and Man Utd have a throw in.
Possession keeps changing hands with neither team able to penetrate deep into the final third of the pitch.
Man Utd 0 - 0 Wolves
15 mins: Joao Moutinho hits the deck after a 50-50 challenge with Fernandes and he's in a bit of discomfort. The physios see to him but he makes it to his feet and walks off the pitch. He'll be alright.
Man Utd 0 - 0 Wolves
18 mins: Bruno Fernandes takes Man Utd's first corner of the game and doesn't beat the man at the near post who heads the ball away. United work the ball down the left wing before Mata crosses it into the box. Joly heads the ball as far as Pereira who shoots and puts the shot wide.
Man Utd 0 - 0 Wolves
21 mins: A Wolves corner comes to Doherty who heads the ball toward the far corner. De Gea reacts and punches it away before United get a free kick for an offside.
Dan James gets free down the left wing and puts the ball into the box. He doesn't find a red shirt but the ball squirts out to Wan Bissaka. He crosses one in as well to keep up the pressure but Wolves clear.
Man Utd regain the ball up the pitch and force Wolves back but Coady makes an interception to give the ball to Neves who sends Jimenez away on the counter attack.
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