Liverpool will aim to extend their winning streak to four matches across all competitions this Saturday as they host a struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers side at Anfield. The match, however, falls victim to the traditional Saturday 3pm television blackout in the United Kingdom, meaning fans will need to seek alternative ways to follow the action.
Match Details and UK TV Blackout
The Premier League fixture is scheduled for Saturday, 27 December 2025, with a 3pm GMT kick-off at Liverpool's home ground. Due to the long-standing broadcasting rule designed to protect matchday attendances across the football pyramid, the game will not be televised live in the UK.
How to Watch Match Highlights
Supporters will not have to wait long for comprehensive coverage after the final whistle. Sky Sports will make highlights of all Saturday 3pm matches available from 5:15pm GMT via their official app and YouTube channel. Furthermore, the BBC's flagship programme Match of the Day will broadcast extended highlights of the day's fixtures. It airs at 10:25pm GMT on Saturday night.
Team News: Injuries and Absences Hit Both Sides
The build-up to this fixture is dominated by significant team news, particularly for the hosts. Liverpool will be without striker Alexander Isak for at least two months after he suffered a fractured leg in the controversial 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur. Manager Arne Slot described the challenge by Micky van de Ven that caused the injury as "reckless".
The Reds' selection issues are compounded by several other absences:
- Dominik Szoboszlai is suspended after accumulating five yellow cards.
- Mohamed Salah is away representing Egypt at the African Cup of Nations.
- Joe Gomez and Wataru Endo remain sidelined.
There is some positive news, however. Conor Bradley and Cody Gakpo are both considered "50-50" to feature after recent injury concerns. Jeremie Frimpong could be in line for his first start following a lengthy lay-off, with Federico Chiesa also pushing for a rare starting role.
For Wolves, manager Rob Edwards has his own selection headaches. The club has lost its last 11 games in all competitions and sits bottom of the table with just two points, a stark 16 points from safety. They will be without Tawanda Chirewa and Emmanuel Agbadou, who are also at the African Cup of Nations. Jean-Richer Bellegarde (hamstring) and Marshall Munetsi (calf) are ruled out.
Predicted Line-Ups for Anfield Clash
Liverpool predicted XI: Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones, Mac Allister; Wirtz, Chiesa, Ekitike.
Wolves predicted XI: Sa; Hoever, Doherty, Krejci, Bueno, Wolfe; Gomes, Andre, Lopez; Larsen, Hwang.
Liverpool will be confident of securing another three points, having won the corresponding fixture 2-1 last season thanks to goals from Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz. For Wolves, the visit to Anfield represents a daunting challenge as they desperately search for a result to ignite their faltering campaign.
