The Premier League have confirmed that Michael Salisbury will be the referee for Liverpool’s upcoming clash with strugglers Ipswich Town. The Lancashire-born referee is a former school teacher with just under a decade of experience in English football.

Reds captain Virgil van Dijk is set to make his 300th appearance for the club against the Tractor Boys in a season in which he has again shown his worth to Liverpool. The 33-year-old centre-back has played every minute of his side's 21 games in the top flight as well as their seven outings in the Champions League.

Djed Spence, Yves Bissouma and Pape Sarr are all doubts for Tottenham 's game against Leicester on Sunday, leaving head coach Ange Postecoglou desperately short of options. Spence was one of four ineligible players for Thursday's Europa League win over Hoffenheim in Germany,