Everton have survived a points deduction this year and now there is a big update on their January transfer window plans.

The postponed Premier League game between Everton and Liverpool has been rearranged to Wednesday, 12 February at 19:30 GMT. The final Merseyside league derby to be played at Everton's Goodison Park was scheduled to take place on 7 December,

Arne Slot’s team had threatened to run away with the 2024-25 Premier League, but after their draw at Nottingham Forest on Tuesday and Arsenal’s win over Tottenham Hotspur the following night, the gap is down to four points — albeit Liverpool have a game in hand.

Premier League leaders Liverpool must end their recent wobble to keep the chasing pack at bay this weekend. Everton and Tottenham meet in a battle of two desperate teams, while in-form Newcastle striker Alexander Isak can move closer to a Premier League record. AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the weekend's action:

Everton has avoided another points deduction after a complaint brought by the Premier League regarding spending rules was discontinued.

Sean Dyche said Wednesday he had left Everton at "the right time" after managing the club during "one of its toughest periods in its history".

Liverpool have enjoyed the better derby record, especially in the Premier League era. The Toffees 2-0 Anfield win in 2021 was their first away top-flight derby win since 1999.

Arsenal vs Aston Villa is due to kick off at 5.30pm GMT on Saturday 18 January at the Emirates Stadium. Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage on the channel from 5pm GMT. A live stream will be available via Sky Go.

Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United are clubs to watch in the finals days of the January transfer window. Erling Haaland has signed a bumper new extension at Manchester City, while it appears that Benjamin Sesko will not be an option for the Gunners as they target a new striker.

Here’s how to watch the Premier League match on TV and live stream in Canada as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

THE January transfer window is rolling on at full speed – and some huge moves are still in the pipeline. Erling Haaland has signed a new ten-year contract at Manchester City worth an