Liverpool’s request to ease their festive fixture burden by rescheduling their trip to Sunderland has been rejected by the Premier League.

Jurgen Klopp is unhappy with the timing of the game in the north east on January 2 as it comes less than 48 hours after his side play Manchester City at Anfield. The City game was moved as it will be screened by BT Sport.

Speaking last October when the broadcasters confirmed their choices for the Christmas period, Klopp expressed his concerns.