Manchester City have found themselves requesting help from the Premier League despite their well-advertised legal battles with the division's governing body.

Liverpool travel down the road to Goodison Park to face Everton in the first Merseyside derby of the season. The game was supposed to be played in mid-December, but was postponed due to adverse weather conditions. Now, Liverpool can finally take advantage of their game in hand to go nine points clear of Arsenal atop the Premier League.

Aston Villa’s request to move next week’s clash with Liverpool has been rejected by the Premier League as they prepare for a punishing schedule of five games in 14 days.