After stuttering at the start of the new year, Liverpool have rediscovered their confidence after back-to-back wins.
The Reds have not been as ruthless or surprising at the start of 2025 as they were during the first half of the season, but they have shown impressive character in recent wins over Brentford in the Premier League and Lille in the Champions League. They lead both races and are looking to extend their home advantage this weekend.
Ipswich Town are Liverpool's next opponents in a repeat of Arne Slott's competitive debut with the club, this time Anfield hosting a battle between the Tractor Boys and the towering Reds. Many will be expecting the league leaders to put their opponents to the sword on Saturday afternoon and you'd be brave to bet against them filling the boots against the 18th-placed division outfit.
Here's how Liverpool can line up against Ipswich at Anfield.
GK: Alisson – Liverpool's sweeper keeper was worked regularly against Brentford last Saturday and a string of saves ensured the Reds were in the right position to mount a late charge at the Gtech Community Stadium.
RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold – Conor Bradley came into the starting line-up against Lille in midweek, but Alexander-Arnold will return against Ipswich. Liverpool's No.66 should be able to pull the strings from deep against a leaky defence.
CB: Ibrahima Konate – Konate has struggled to live up to his usually high standards since returning from injury, but the Frenchman will be eyeing a clean sheet against an Ipswich side who are the division's third-lowest scorers.
CB: Virgil van Dijk – The captain is too important to rest and he will start again this weekend. Two brick walls will collide when Ipswich striker Liam Delap lines up against the big Dutchman at Anfield.
LB: Andy Robertson – There's no denying that Robertson's levels have dropped significantly this season and he will be tasked with keeping Omari Hutchinson under wraps on Merseyside.
DM: Ryan Gravenberch – Liverpool's surprising defensive midfield dynamo has played non-stop this season and was withdrawn at half-time against Lille to give his tired legs a well-deserved rest.
DM: Alexis McAllister – The World Cup winner replaced Gravenberch on Tuesday night and should be refreshed for a battle with Ipswich's strong and combative midfield. Mac Allister's creativity could be the key to breaking down the visitors.
RW: Mohamed Salah – Salah scored his 22nd goal of the season against Lille and third in the Champions League. He was on target in the opening day win over Ipswich and will be keen to add to his tally against a porous back line.
AM: Dominik Szoboszlai – Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones are enjoying an uphill battle for the attacking midfield position in Slott's system, with Harvey Elliott now knocking on the door. The Hungarian looks to be the preferred option and should start against Ipswich following Jones' injury.
LW: Cody Gakpo – Gakpo was an unused substitute against Lille after three games without a goal, but the Dutchman will undoubtedly start at left-back at the weekend.
ST: Luis Diaz – Darwin Nunez was the hero against Brentford but featured for the whole of the midweek European win. Diaz could return to a central attacking role with Diogo Jota injured.