Hull vs Liverpool: What TV channel is it on, what time is the match and what is SunSport’s score prediction for the Premier League clash?

LIVERPOOL travel to Hull on Saturday in desperate need of a victory to breathe life into their Premier League title bid.

Jurgen Klopp's Reds have yet to win in 2017 and cannot afford another slip-up in their pursuit of runaway leaders Chelsea.

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But it will not come easy against Marco Silva's improving Hull side.

The Tigers frustrated Manchester United at Old Trafford on Wednesday and the strugglers will fancy their chances of another at the KCOM.

Keep up to date with ALL the latest Hull and Liverpool news, gossip, transfers and goals on our club page plus fixtures, results and live match commentary.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of Hull vs Liverpool...

Where can I watch the game?

You can follow all the action with our live blog, with build-up starting from 2.30pm.

And then watch match highlights on the Sun Football app from 5.30pm.

When is Hull vs Liverpool?

Liverpool travel to Hull for the Premier League clash at 3pm on Saturday February 4.

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What is the latest Hull team news?

New signing Kamil Grosicki could be in line for his Hull debut after receiving international clearance - while fellow deadline day buy Andrea Ranocchia is pushing for his first start at the back.

But boss Marco Silva is unlikely to make many changes from the side that earned a creditable point at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

Who is definitely out for Hull?

Curtis Davies and Markus Henriksen are major doubts for the Liverpool clash.

Ryan Mason, Will Keane and Moses Odubajo are all long-term absentees.

What is the latest Liverpool team news?

Sadio Mane is set to return to Jurgen Klopp's line-up for the clash with Hull.

The Senagal star came off the bench against Chelsea after returning from international duty but is expected to be feature from the start at the KCOM.

Klopp has no new injury concerns with Jordan Henderson, Nathaniel Clyne and Dejan Lovren coming through the midweek clash unscathed, despite carrying niggles.

Who is definitely out for Liverpool?

Danny Ings, Marko Grujic and Ovie Ejaria remain the Reds' only long-term absentees.

Premier League Form guide

HULL - DLWLD - 5 points

LIVERPOOL - DLDDW - 6 points

SunSport prediction

Hull have become tough to break down under Marco Silva, but Sadio Mane's return should make the difference the Liverpool. 1-3.

Hull vs Liverpool - Facts

• Hull City have lost just one of their four previous home Premier League games against Liverpool, winning the last two (W2 D1 L1).
• Earlier this season, Liverpool beat the Tigers 5-1 at Anfield, with James Milner scoring twice from the spot.
• James Milner has been directly involved in six goals in his last six Premier League games against Hull City (five goals, one assist).
• Hull City are the only side yet to keep a clean sheet at home in the Premier League this season, conceding in all 11 games at the KCOM Stadium.
• Liverpool, without a win in four, are on their longest Premier League winless run since September 2015 under Brendan Rodgers (also a run of four). They last endured a longer run in September 2012, a run of six games without a victory.
• Jurgen Klopp is on his longest run without a win in league matches since February 2015 when he was manager of Borussia Dortmund (a run of five).
• James Milner has converted three away penalties for Liverpool in the Premier League this season – only Steven Gerrard (8) in 2013/14 has scored more in a season for the Reds.
• Hull’s 0-0 draw with Manchester United on Wednesday saw them keep only the second clean sheet of the Premier League season – a joint-league low with Crystal Palace.
• Only Sunderland (144) have allowed their opponents more shots on target this season than Hull City (138)
• Liverpool have attempted more shots on target (143) and scored more goals (52) than any other Premier League team this season.
• Hull City have won more points in their three Premier League games under Marco Silva (4) than they did in their final nine games under Mike Phelan (3).

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What they say

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, after 1-1 draw with Chelsea: “We’ll watch Hull at Manchester United and then we will prepare ourselves, go there and try everything.

"We got something back, that’s good. But we have to carry on."

Hull boss Marco Silva, after 0-0 draw with Manchetser United: “I am happy with the attitude and the spirit that we showed.

“We won only one point. We need more than this to achieve our goal but we will try to do that in our next game.

“It is a tough schedule at the moment but I think we will improve through these games. This result will give confidence to us.”

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