DOMINIC KING: Liverpool once again hauled themselves over the line when it appeared they would take a false step. This team do not trip up, as Roberto Firmino took the Superman role.

Midfielder Adam Lallana believes winning is an 'addiction' and he and the rest of the squad are hooked on securing more silverware.

The Liverpool centre back has recovered from an illness, which ruled him out of the Club World Cup semi-final against Monterrey on Wednesday evening.

Liverpool clinched their first-ever FIFA Club World Cup title on Saturday after Roberto Firmino scored an extra-time winner to earn a 1-0 victory over Brazilian side Flamengo in Doha.

MARTIN SAMUEL IN DOHA: Liverpool have won the hearts and minds of sceptics by treating the crown of world champions as a prize to be fought for, and treasured after winning Club World Cup.

EXCLUSIVE BY DOMINIC KING IN DOHA: Liverpool were left dismayed by the over-zealous actions of FIFA officials who prevented their squad from celebrating with their fans in Doha.

Current rules state that only charitable messaging can be added to shirts in the middle of a Premier League season. But the Reds have asked if the badge can be worn in all top-flight matches.

Liverpool have been granted permission to wear their gold FIFA Club World Cup winners badge in the Premier League - but only for one game. They will wear it against Wolves on December 29.

Champions League holders Liverpool overcame Monterrey 2-1 on December 18 thanks to Roberto Firmino's injury-time winner, before they went on to beat Flamengo in the final.

EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: Andrew Massey, the Reds' current head of medical services, is set to leave Anfield to take up a similar role at world football's governing body FIFA.

Liverpool are appointing Arsenal's lead doctor Gary O'Driscoll as their new head of medical services. He has been the leading candidate to replace Andrew Massey at the club.

Every team has an unsung hero. Since he signed from Hoffenheim, Roberto Firmino has often played in the shadows - putting in some stellar displays but not always getting the recognition he deserves.

As revealed by Sportsmail earlier this year, Gary O'Driscoll was offered the top medical job at Liverpool after their head doctor Andrew Massey took up a role with FIFA.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Fowler has the necessary coaching qualifications, but every attempt to find work in England was rebuffed. He applied for four League One jobs but was never interviewed.

THE NUMBERS GAME - KIERAN GILL: Manchester City's chase of an unprecedented Quadruple could see them play 64 matches this season, while title rivals Liverpool could only play 53.

The title chasers have topped the billing 13 times in 2018-19 while Manchester City, their closest MOTD competitors, have had that honour on seven occasions.

THE NUMBERS GAME: Compared to Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino does not score as many goals. He has contributed 16 this season compared to 26 apiece by the other two.

Jenna Dewan showcased her growing baby bump via social media on Sunday as she enjoyed a relaxing day by the pool in a two-piece bikini.

The motorist was seen holding his dog on a lead out of the window whilst driving the open-top convertible around residential roads in Blackpool, Lancashire yesterday.

With 12 games left to play in the Premier League, Liverpool sit just four points off top spot. Arsenal’s demolition at Anfield was followed up with the drab stalemate with Manchester United, while the usually free-scoring Manchester City have failed to find the net in their last two games.

Liverpool could be poised to show real interest in Kylian Mbappe after manager Jurgen Klopp reportedly contacted the player's father for a general chat about his future.

White has enjoyed a brilliant season on loan at Championship side Leeds and his form has caught the eye of three Premier League giants, according to The Athletic.

The news comes as further grim reading for the financial positions Premier League sides find themselves in due to the drastically reduced incomes as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Serie A club are willing to entertain offers for the 28-year-old Senegal centre back when the transfer window finally opens this summer with Liverpool reportedly leading the chase.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Barcelona coach Quique Setien is in favour of the club recalling Coutinho who he believes can get back to his best. Barca will owe Liverpool more money if he plays 24 more games.

Jurgen Klopp's side could snap up the 23-year-old in a cut-price deal if the imminent return of the Bundesliga means Rashica and Bremen are relegated before the middle of June.

Coveted Napoli captain Kalidou Koulibaly has become a transfer target for Liverpool. The 28-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best central defenders in world football.

She has pink hair and doesn't care. Blac Chyna, 31, took to Instagram on Tuesday and shared a few photos of herself having a pool day. The reality star soaked up the sun in her swimsuit and a Dior visor.

Authorities in New Jersey busting residents for violating lockdown orders charged a pool hall owner who opened for business and 11 people caught drinking alcohol along the bank of a creek.

RuPaul's Drag Race judge Michelle Visage and Giovanni Pernice will be channelling Madonna's Vogue as they perform a couples' choice.

The World Cup is just 37 days away and excitement is building. Each week our man in Brazil, Joe Callaghan, brings us the latest news and views from South America.

Billie Eilish followed in the footsteps of music greats including Celine Dion, Stevie Wonder and Adele as she filmed Carpool Karaoke with James Corden for The Late Late Show in LA on Tuesday.

It would have been Bill Shankly’s 100th birthday tomorrow. Quite rightly the occasion is being marked at today’s game between Liverpool and Manchester United.

A decadent swimming pool set in the middle of an Australian mansion is hiding an underground wine lounge with a 3,000-bottle cellar, designed with a day bed and window that looks out on the water.

The Champions League winners take on the Europa League victors at Vodfaone Park in Istanbul with Jurgen Klopp looking to get his hands on a second trophy with the club.

Liverpool sent scouts to check in on Cakir as they look to find a long-term second choice goalkeeper. The 23-year-old made eight saves to thwart Fenerbache as the sides drew 1-1 on Sunday.

SPECIAL REPORT BY DANIEL MATTHEWS AND TOM COLLOMOSSE: While keeping an eye on Liverpool - 'I am happy they won the Champions League,' he said - he is still trying to rebuild.

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Sportsmail can reveal that the entire top 10 - with the exception of City and Sheffield United - have submitted a joint application to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Traore has enjoyed a breakthrough season which has seen the speedster score six goals and provide 10 assists to help keep Nuno Espirito Santo's side firing this campaign.

Wolves captain Conor Coady has paid tribute to Liverpool counterpart Jordan Henderson for rallying footballers around the #playerstogether initiative.

When top-flight football in England was suspended last month due to the spread of Covid-19, Liverpool were 25 points clear of second-placed Manchester City with nine games remaining.

MERSEY BEAT — DOMINIC KING: Can you play football by numbers? This is an era when statistics have become king and a player’s importance is measured by the digits they produce.

DOMINIC KING - MERSEY BEAT: With each passing minute, he gets closer to the door. The relentless pursuit, the speculation and the astronomical bid.

MERSEY BEAT: In the giddy aftermath of the game of the season, one dejected man stood out. Head bowed, brow furrowed, Simon Mignolet scuttled out of Anfield without stopping to speak.

DOMINIC KING'S MERSEY BEAT: Even after Liverpool beat Crystal Palace on Monday, the focus after the game was about the obduracy of Jurgen Klopp’s defence and the impact of Alisson.

DOMINIC KING - MERSEY BEAT: Jordan Henderson was approaching the final 12 months of his contract and with Liverpool dallying, some of their rivals began to take notice.

DOMINIC KING - MERSEY BEAT: It is three years to the day since Liverpool sacked Brendan Rodgers. We must start with that fact in an attempt to apply some context about the club's situation.

DOMINIC KING - MERSEY BEAT: Liverpool look like they need an individual to spring forward and take things by the scruff of the neck. Jurgen Klopp will hope Naby Keita steps forward.

DOMINIC KING - MERSEY BEAT: It is difficult to know what to get most angry about: the man who made the idea, the potential recipient or some clubs for contemplating it.

DOMINIC KING - MERSEY BEAT: Towards the end of 2020, Liverpool will have a new £50million complex. The renovation of their Academy at Kirkby is well underway.