Summary

  • Liverpool up to eighth in Premier League

  • Lallana scores twice in PL for first time

  • Pardew given permission to talk to Palace

  1. Football League latestpublished at 21:21 Greenwich Mean Time 29 December 2014

    No manager, no problem for Brighton.

    The Seagulls lead Fulham 1-0 at Craven Cottage as Adrián Colunga beats Marcus Bettinelli from the penalty spot following Kostas Stafylidis's foul on Craig Mackail-.Smith.

  2. Postpublished at 21:19 Greenwich Mean Time 29 December 2014

    Kevin Kilbane at Anfield
    BBC Radio 5 live

    "What a wonderful goal. Lallana composed himself down the left hand side and composure at the end of it to put the ball past Fabianski. He's just coming into a run of form but can he be consistent now until the end of the season? We know he's capable of it."

  3. GOALpublished at 21:17 Greenwich Mean Time 29 December 2014

    LallanaImage source, Reuters

    His first goal may have been lucky, but his second is sublime. Philippe Coutinho's deft flick sends Adam Lallana through the midfield. He cuts inside a couple of defenders before striking low into the net with his left foot.

  4. Postpublished at 21:17 Greenwich Mean Time 29 December 2014

    Now Adam Lallana has a low shot from 20 yards saved by Lukasz Fabianski. You feel as though there could be a goal with every attack at the moment.

  5. Postpublished at 21:16 Greenwich Mean Time 29 December 2014

    A sloppy pass from Jonjo Shelvey sees Philippe Coutinho break with Liverpool two on one. His pass to Raheem Sterling is well timed but the England man hesitates and the chance is lost.

  6. Postpublished at 21:14 Greenwich Mean Time 29 December 2014

    Swansea are suddenly looking far more dangerous as an attacking force. Defensively, they look all over the place though, which surely equals more goals to come. This could be a fun last 30 minutes.

  7. Football League latestpublished at 21:13 Greenwich Mean Time 29 December 2014

    Goals all over the place at the moment.

    Both Leyton Orient and Yeovil began the day in the League One relegation zone, but as things stand Orient are heading out of it after Kevin Lisbie pounces from close range to give them a 2-0 lead at Huish Park.

  8. Postpublished at 21:13 Greenwich Mean Time 29 December 2014

    Kevin Kilbane at Anfield
    BBC Radio 5 live

    "It's a much better tempo in this second-half now from both sides. Swansea started the first-half much better but for the goalkeeper's error. Credit to them for getting back in to it with the goal."

  9. HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 21:12 Greenwich Mean Time 29 December 2014

    So close to 3-1 for Liverpool as Raheem Sterling sees his shot from the left side of the penalty area hit the post. Just seconds earlier, Wilfried Bony has a low shot well saved by Simon Mignolet. This game has come to life.

  10. Postpublished at 21:11 Greenwich Mean Time 29 December 2014

    Kevin Kilbane at Anfield
    BBC Radio 5 live

    "He closed down Fabianski well, he looked a little uncertain but the keeper should do better. Credit to Lallana who gets his body in the way. Fabianski's trying to be too clever and play it out from the back but he's been dealt a blow.

    "It's a disaster, they started this second-half on the front foot but for your keeper to make that error is not good."

  11. GOALpublished at 21:08 Greenwich Mean Time 29 December 2014

    Gylvi Sigurdsson celebratesImage source, AP

    Swansea aren't done yet though as Gylfi Sigurdsson converts from close range after Wilfried Bony and Mamadou Sakho challenge for Wayne Routledge's cross.

    Game on.

  12. GOALpublished at 21:07 Greenwich Mean Time 29 December 2014

    Adam Lallana celebratesImage source, Getty Images

    That is one for the 2014 goalkeeping bloopers showreel - but it's not Simon Mignolet this time.

    Lukasz Fabiasnki takes an age on the ball after a back pass. His clearance smacks into the onrushing Adam Lallana and bounces over him and into the net. What a fluke.

  13. Postpublished at 21:06 Greenwich Mean Time 29 December 2014

    Kevin Kilbane at Anfield
    BBC Radio 5 live

    "Well I can see straight away, Swansea are not letting Liverpool come out of defence with the ball. In the first-half it was far too easy for Liverpool to move out with possession. They're not just closing down the back three but Lucas too. "

  14. Postpublished at 21:06 Greenwich Mean Time 29 December 2014

    Liverpool start the half on top as Philippe Coutinho and Adam Lallana buzz around behind lone striker Raheem Sterling. Still too many loose passes from both sides though.

    At the other end Martin Skrtel is booked for pulling back Wayne Routledge and he misses the New Year's Day game against Leicester. He can have few complaints with Routledge needing to replace his shorts after having them ripped.

  15. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:02 Greenwich Mean Time 29 December 2014

    The more offensive Angel Rangel replaces Jazz Richards at right back for Swansea. Looks like the visitors are going to go for it.

  16. KICK-OFFpublished at 21:01 Greenwich Mean Time 29 December 2014

  17. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 20:59 Greenwich Mean Time 29 December 2014

    Chelsea Warrior:, external I enjoyed that half from Liverpool. Full of 100mph-kamikaze style forays. Are they back? Corner turned? Next 45 will tell.

  18. Liverpool's attacking action areaspublished at 20:57 Greenwich Mean Time 29 December 2014

    Action areas

    Liverpool have done most of their attacking down the left in the first half with Philippe Coutinho (43) and Alberto Mourinho (45) the players with the most touches for the home side.

  19. Stat attackpublished at 20:54 Greenwich Mean Time 29 December 2014

    Perhaps not a great surprise but Liverpool are the club with most goals by Spanish players in the Premier League with 144 goals. Arsenal are next with 87, followed by Chelsea on 54, Man City on 45 and Swansea with 31.

  20. Football League latestpublished at 20:53 Greenwich Mean Time 29 December 2014

    The half-time whistle goes at Craven Cottage. Not a thriller in west London, where Fulham and Brighton are still locked at 0-0.

    Back under way at Huish Park, where Leyton Orient lead Yeovil 1-0.