Premier League champions Liverpool have been handed a double fitness boost ahead of their crucial league encounter at North London club Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday night. The Reds were without Jordan Henderson and Joel Matip for the FA Cup fourth round exit at the hands of arch rivals Manchester United at the weekend but they are expected to return to the starting line-up for the Spurs game later this week.

Without the two players, Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes came off the bench to score a fantastic freekickin the final 15 minutes of the game to lead his team to a 3-2 win at home to Liverpool. With the win, Manchester United progressed to the FA Cup fifth round where they will face in-form West Ham United. Read more