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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Karl Matchett

Why isn’t Liverpool vs Leeds on TV tonight?

PA Wire

Liverpool take on Leeds United on Wednesday, with the Reds finally getting to play their game in hand over Manchester City as they attempt to hunt down the league leaders.

Jurgen Klopp’s side can close the gap at the top to just three points if they take victory, following a five-match win streak in the Premier League recently.

Leeds, meanwhile, are hoping to end a run of four without a win and increase the five-point buffer they have down to the relegation zone.

FOLLOW LIVE: Team news and all the match action as Liverpool host Leeds in the Premier League

This game was originally meant to be broadcast on TV in the UK but will not be shown tonight.

Here’s everything you need to know about the match:

Why is Liverpool vs Leeds not on TV?

The fixture will not be shown live on TV in the UK.

The fixture has been rearranged due to a Covid-19 postponement in December and despite being chosen for television originally, will not be broadcast this time around.

Rights-holder BT Sport are instead showing Uefa Champions League last-16 matches at the same time.

Kick-off at Anfield has been moved slightly earlier, with the European games - Benfica vs Ajax and Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United - starting at 8pm.

When is Liverpool vs Leeds?

The match will kick off at 7:45pm GMT on Wednesday 23 February.

Confirmed line-ups

Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Thiago, Jones, Diaz, Mane, Salah

Leeds: Meslier, Dallas, Ayling, Struijk, Firpo, Forshaw, Klich, Raphinha, Rodrigo, Harrison, James

Odds

Liverpool: 1/6

Draw: 7/1

Leeds: 14/1

Prediction

While the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea is on the horizon, the prospect of cutting Manchester City’s lead at the top of the table should mean Jurgen Klopp’s side will be focused on the task at hand. They should be comfortable winners against a Leeds side who faded on Sunday. Liverpool 3-0 Leeds

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