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Liverpool vs Manchester City live: Latest score and updates from Anfield

Follow live updates of Saturday's top-flight action

George Cooper
Saturday 31 December 2016 14:50 GMT
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The last day of Premier League action in 2016 begins with six 3.00pm kick-offs.

Manchester United will be confident of picking up their fifth straight league win when Aitor Karanka's Middlesbrough arrive at Old Trafford, while runaway leaders Chelsea will pick up their 13th consecutive victory if they beat Stoke City at Stamford Bridge.

In the single evening kick-off, two old Bundesliga rivals, Jürgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola, renew acquaintances as Liverpool face Manchester City at Anfield.

Follow all the latest on live blog below...

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Friday's Premier League result

Hull City 2 Everton 2

New Year's Eve's Premier League fixtures

All kick-off times are 3.00pm unless stated

Burnley vs Sunderland

Chelsea vs Stoke City

Leicester City vs West Ham United

Manchester United vs Middlesbrough

Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion

Swansea City vs Bournemouth

Liverpool vs Manchester City - 5.30pm

New Year's Day's Premier League fixtures

Watford vs Tottenham Hotspur - 1.30pm

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace - 4.00pm

Just over 10 minutes to go until this afternoon's action, when Chelsea can extend their lead at the summit to nine points over second-placed Liverpool, who play Manchester City in the evening kick-off at Anfield. It could be a pivotal day in the title race.

Down at the bottom, it's also a big day for Sunderland, who know victory over Burnley at Turf Moor will take them out of the bottom three.

Mark Critchley31 December 2016 14:51

Kick-off

We're underway in the 3pm games

Mark Critchley31 December 2016 15:00

Leicester 0-0 West Ham

Almost an early breakthrough for the hosts as Slimani heads against the post.

Mark Critchley31 December 2016 15:09

Man Utd 0-0 Middlesbrough

The away side should be ahead at Old Trafford! Adama Traore leads a three-man Boro break but instead of passing he elects to shoot. Wide. Very wide.

Mark Critchley31 December 2016 15:11

Chelsea 0-0 Stoke City 

No goals at Stamford Bridge and not too much to warm the crowd. Eden Hazard has a 20-yard shot blocked for a corner as Chelsea settle to their task.

Mark Critchley31 December 2016 15:12

Manchester United 0-0 Middlesbrough

So close for United! Paul Pogba with a scissor-kick which grazes the outside of the post. Middlesbrough have played well in the early stages but United a whisker away from the first goal through their record signing.

Mark Critchley31 December 2016 15:15

Chelsea 0-0 Stoke City

Stoke scent a chance as Chelsea defender Azpilicueta is forced to cleared the ball from in front of goal.

At the other end, Costa brings down Fabregas's pass and forces a good save from Grant. This one is livening up.

Mark Critchley31 December 2016 15:17

Still waiting...

...for the first Premier League goal of the afternoon. Goalless in all six of the Premier League kick-offs.

Mark Critchley31 December 2016 15:20

GOAL - Leicester 1-0 West Ham

Right on cue, the first goal of the afternoon goes to Leicester City as Slimani heads home from Albrighton's cross. No chance for Randolph.

Mark Critchley31 December 2016 15:22

GOAL - Swansea 0-1 Bournemouth

Breakthrough for Bournemouth and more trouble for Swansea as Afobe gives Eddie Howe's side the lead at The Liberty Stadium.

Mark Critchley31 December 2016 15:26

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