But former Liverpool midfielder Harry Kewell feels that Liverpool weren't the same without Virgil van Dijk organising their defence.

Roberto Firmino scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner on Wednesday - five minutes after coming on as a substitute - to book Liverpool's place in the Club World Cup final.

The Brazilian striker, who replaced Divock Origi in the 85th minute, poked in fellow substitute Trent Alexander-Arnold's cross from close range in Doha.

Liverpool's Naby Keita had opened the scoring in the first half after an excellent Mohamed Salah through ball before Rogelio Funes Mori equalised.

Liverpool

Defender Virgil van Dijk was present for Liverpool's training session in Qatar on Friday morning, with midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum the Reds' only absentee. Van Dijk missed Wednesday's Club World Cup semi-final win against Monterrey with illness - despite being at training the day before.

Manager Jurgen Klopp admitted he sent the Dutch centre-half back to the team hotel as soon as the media had left the session so his availability for Saturday's final is by no means guaranteed.

Klopp is due to face the media in Doha at 11:00 GMT and will provide an update on Wijnaldum, who looks certain to miss the final as the Dutchman is still recovering from a hamstring problem sustained in last weekend's win over Watford.

Stephen: Arteta has seen how bad Arsenal are and still wants the job. This guy has got guts. Much promise in him.

Also in today's gossip is a story on Arsenal's German midfielder Mesut Ozil, who is of Turkish heritage, being set to join Turkish side Fenerbahce on a six-month loan deal in January.

The Daily Mail

However, the Mail has reported that Manchester United will NOT allow midfielder Paul Pogba to leave, external for Real Madrid in January.

Daily Mirror

This is the back page of today's Mirror, who report that Manchester United players and officials are convinced that Paul Pogba has played his last game for the club and will leave in January.

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Simon Stone
BBC Sport

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is due to meet the media in around half an hour.

It is fair to assume Paul Pogba will be a topic of conversation with the Manchester United manager.

The Frenchman has been out of action since the end of September after having ankle surgery. Once again, his United future is being questioned amid links to Real Madrid.

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BBC Radio 5 Live

Before heading out to Qatar, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live's At Home With Colin Murray podcast. And here's the German's five best answers.

BBC One

With Premier League leaders Liverpool playing in Qatar this weekend, which of their title rivals will close the gap when Manchester City host Leicester on Saturday?

At the very same time Liverpool will be taking on Brazilian side Flamengo in the Club World Cup final and you can see it live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and here on the BBC Sport website.

Still no confirmation folks on when the Arsenal news conference will be

Mark Lawrenson
Ex-Liverpool defender

This is a game that could define both sides' season. If you are a Manchester City player and looking at the table, then Leicester are clearly a team who could potentially finish above them this season.

The defending champions will be fired up to show everyone they are better than that. For Leicester, it is chance to prove otherwise - but I am expecting the home side to win 2-0.

Serge's prediction: Let's be honest - I am a dreamer, but I just have a feeling James Maddison is going to nick it with a little free-kick, and then the league will be on again. I have got a fair few brothers who are big Man City fans so they are going to be watching this and throwing things at the telly. 0-1.

Leicester could be challenging for the Premier League title again this season as they're second to runaway leaders Liverpool, with defending champions Manchester City four points further back in third.

On whether the Foxes' current crop are about than the title-winning side, Serge Pizzorno added: "It is close. You know what? Talent-wise, it probably is a little better but what we had in 2016 was spirit and whatever that magic combination was.

"Whether the current team have got that same magic, we will find out."

Manchester City and Leicester actually go head-to-head at the Etihad on Saturday while this week's Premier League predictions see BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson take on celebrity Leicester supporter Serge Pizzorno, from indie rock band Kasabian. No prizes for guessing which moment he picked out as his greatest as a Foxes fan....

"When we beat Derby 2-1 in the play-offs and Steve Walsh scored a couple [in the Championship final in 1994], that was a special day," he told BBC Sport. "But obviously the year when we won the Premier League is hard to top. That whole season is my favourite memory."

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is also on the list for English football's iconic player of the decade. But his title-winning goal in 2012 was beaten to moment of the decade by Leicester's 2016 title coronation.

On Thursday we brought you the results from your vote on English football's team of the decade, along with the moment of the decade.

Now it's time to have your say on English football's iconic player of the decade. The vote is now live and former Chelsea and Manchester City midfielder Frank Lampard is among the 15 names in the running.

As for Saturday's action...

• Everton v Arsenal (12:30 GMT)
• Aston Villa v Southampton
• Bournemouth v Burnley
• Brighton v Sheffield United
• Newcastle v Crystal Palace
• Norwich v Wolves
• Manchester City v Leicester (17:30 GMT)

Football Focus

You can see more of Frank Lampard's interview with Gary Lineker on Football Focus on Saturday, from 12:00 GMT on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Sunday's other Premier League game will see Frank Lampard renew acquaintances with his former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho. He told Gary Lineker all about it.

We're also expecting to hear from current Chelsea boss Lampard and new Tottenham boss Mourinho after 13:00 GMT.