Liverpool heads into Sunday’s season-finale against Middlesbrough knowing they need a victory to secure its place in the top-4.
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May 19, 2017 By Leave a Comment
It all comes down to this for Liverpool. Beat Middlesbrough on Sunday at Anfield, and they will play Champions League Football next year.
The Reds rose to the occasion last week at West Ham, and should have the same attacking mindset on Sunday.
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Liverpool head to the Olympic Stadium in London on Sunday to face West Ham.
The Reds are desperate for a win, knowing that Arsenal and Manchester United are nipping at their heels in the race for the top-4.
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Liverpool still control their own destiny in the race for the top-4 despite a disappointing 0-0 draw against Southampton last weekend.
A missed penalty by James Milner cost Liverpool two points that would have given Liverpool a little more breathing room, but the Reds know that two wins will have them in Champions League next year.
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Liverpool hosts Southampton this week, coming off a 1-0 win at Watford on a wondergoal by Emre Can.
The Reds have their fate for the top-4 in their hands, knowing that if they win their final three matches, they will be in the Champions League. That starts with a Saints side that they have yet to score against in three tries this season.
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May 6, 2017 By 1 Comment
Liverpool is fully into the stretch run of the season, with just three matches remaining in the Premier League campaign. It starts with Southampton, the team from which they have purchased so many players these past couple years, on Sunday afternoon.
The Reds have battled injuries to key players all season long, but find themselves very close to cinching a top-4 spot despite all of the depleted teams they have had to field.
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Liverpool faces a must-win situation at Vicarage Road on Monday against Watford.
The good news for the Reds is they will have the services of two English internationals who have missed several games.
The most important is Adam Lallana, who has been one of the most important players for Liverpool all season. The team has struggled in the midfield since he suffered a thigh injury in the beginning of March, but all signs point to him being available on Monday.
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Liverpool had a brutal loss to Crystal Palace last weekend, coupled with seeing their competitors lose the gap for spots in the top four. It’s looking like the Reds may need to take all 12 points in order to make the Champions League next season.
The good news for Liverpool is that they should get some of their key players back for the stretch run, starting Monday night at Watford.
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April 22, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Liverpool’s quest for a top-4 finish will also include a battle against injuries.Several key players for the Reds will be at less than full strength as they host Crystal Palace on Sunday.
The biggest concerns come in the back, where Joel Matip (thigh) and Ragnar Klavan (knee) both missed time at training this week. Both were training at the end of the week on the side, and will be late fitness tests before Sunday’s contest.
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April 22, 2017 By 4 Comments
Liverpool host Crystal Palace on Sunday as the race for the top-4 hits the stretch run. The Reds sit third in the table and have five matches to go, while all their rivals have games in hand.
Liverpool, as they have throughout the season, will be battling injuries in key spots. On area where there isn’t much concern in recent weeks is at goalkeeper. Simon Mignolet recorded a shutout last week and will be a key factor for the Reds in the final five games.
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April 15, 2017 By 2 Comments
Liverpool heads into Sunday’s match at the Hawthorns still banged up, but getting closer to full health for the stretch run.
Sadio Mane had successful surgery this week on his knee injury and will miss the rest of the season. He should be ready to go in the pre-season.
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April 15, 2017 By 4 Comments
Liverpool FC is back at it on Sunday at the Hawthorns to take on West Bromwich Albion.
The Reds are coming off a 2-1 win over Stoke, where they overcame a halftime deficit to get a valuable three points.
Liverpool will start the day fourth in the PL table, one point behind third-place Manchester City.
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