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The final match of the Premier League season is here, and it is a massive one for Liverpool. The Reds come into the final matchday fourth in the table, with a win likely guaranteeing them a spot in the Champions League.
Liverpool topped Burnley 3-0 midweek, and welcome in Crystal Palace to Anfield on Sunday. Given the latest team news, Liverpool should line up here identically to the way they did at Turf Moor on Wednesday.
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It’s been an up-and-down season for Liverpool, but they still control their own destiny heading into the final matchday.
Following a 3-0 win at Burnley, Liverpool moved up into fourth in the table on goal difference. Heading into Sunday’s match with Crystal Palace, a win likely secures Champions League play for a fifth-straight season. For the Liverpool starting XI prediction go here.
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Liverpool kept their hopes alive for the top four with a dramatic extra time winner off the head of Alisson on Sunday. There is still work to do however, and the Reds travel to Burnley for a tricky test.
Given what we know of the team news, Liverpool will likely have a similar line-up to what they had on Sunday, but there will be slight changes in the midfield.
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It doesn’t get much more dramatic than Liverpool’s Sunday fixture at West Brom. With their Champions League hopes dwindling, goalkeeper Alisson rescued the squad at the death, heading in a corner deep into added time. The Brazilian made history, becoming the first goalkeeper to score via a header in Premier League history.
While it was a big win for the Reds, the work is not done, and there are still two big matches remaining. The first of those comes in midweek, with the Reds final away match of the season at Burnley.
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Coming off a big 4-2 win at Manchester United, their first there in seven years, Liverpool have to quickly get ready for a key match-up at West Brom Sunday afternoon. Liverpool are still clinging to the hopes of Champions League football, but need to win out to give themselves a chance.
With the games coming fast and furious in the final week, there will likely be some rotation in Sunday’s line-up. For the team news for this match go here.
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Liverpool overcame an early deficit at Old Trafford Thursday, winning 4-2 and keeping their slim chances for UEFA Champions League qualification alive.
There is little time to rest however, as Liverpool travels to West Brom to take on a now relegated Baggies side.
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It’s take two for Liverpool’s trip to Old Trafford for a key Premier League rivalry match-up. Liverpool are in desperate need for a win, with their slim hopes of Champions League play next year dwindling.
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It’s a must win for Liverpool on Thursday when they travel across northwest England to face Manchester United. Liverpool sit sixth in the table, seven points behind Chelsea with a game in a hand.
Every game is a must-win from here on out if Liverpool are even going to have a chance at playing in the Champions League next year.
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After seeing last week’s match at Old Trafford postponed due to supporter protests, Liverpool are set to host Southampton on Saturday. Liverpool have very slim chances of making next year’s Champions League, but they will need to win out to give themselves a chance.
After having nearly two full weeks of recovery, Liverpool should be as fit as possible heading into this match-up. (We covered that in the team news post here)
The stretch run is here for Liverpool and it is fixture congestion to say the least. After having an unexpected break last week, Liverpool FC will now host Southampton on Saturday. It is the first of five matches in 15 days for Liverpool, all of which are must wins. (For the Liverpool starting XI Prediction go here)
After a second-straight frustrating tie, Liverpool heads to arch-rival Manchester United on Sunday. The Reds sit sixth in the table, four points out of fourth, and chances are quickly dwindling for them to qualify for next year’s Champions League.
In Friday’s press conference, manager Jurgen Klopp cited no new injury concerns for the Reds, but there are still some missing pieces.
It’s a must win for Liverpool on Sunday when they travel across northwest England to face Manchester United. After dropping two points in injury time last Saturday, the Reds sit sixth in the table, four points adrift of fourth place and only one ahead of seventh.
Every game is a must-win from here on out if Liverpool are even going to have a chance at playing in the Champions League next year.
