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Liverpool vs Swansea live: Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino inspire rout of hapless Swans

Follow the latest from the Premier League clash at Anfield

Sam Dymond
Tuesday 26 December 2017 17:24 GMT
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Philippe Coutinho celebrates putting Liverpool ahead of Swansea
Philippe Coutinho celebrates putting Liverpool ahead of Swansea (Getty)

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Liverpool will look to return to the Premier League top four after witnessing Tottenham’s demolition of Southampton to leap ahead of the Reds, with Swansea visiting Anfield in the final match of a busy Boxing Day schedule.

After seven previous games, Liverpool and Swansea take centre stage with the two sides very experiencing differing fortunes this season. Jürgen Klopp’s side can move back into fourth with a victory and maintain their Champions League aspirations for next season, while Swansea will start the match rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table and unable to escape the bottom three even if they win.

Jordan Henderson is absent for Liverpool due to a hamstring injury suffered in last Friday’s 3-3 draw with Arsenal, but Joel Matip could return from a month out injured, while Swansea are without Kyle Naughton meaning that Angel Rangel could be recalled.

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90 mins: Three minutes of injury time are signalled as Liverpool pepper the Swansea goal, desperate for more. Come on, ref, don't bother. Just put them out of their misery. It's Christmas.

Sam Dymond26 December 2017 19:19

90+2 mins: The Swans have taken greater stuffing this Christmas than any turkey.

Sam Dymond26 December 2017 19:21

FULL TIME - LIVERPOOL 5 SWANSEA 0:

Sam Dymond26 December 2017 19:21
Sam Dymond26 December 2017 19:42

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