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Liverpool got a much-needed win Tuesday night in the Champions League against Leipzig. Now they get ready for a very spirited Merseyside Derby against Everton. Liverpool have struggled in the Premier League in recent weeks, suffering three-straight losses.
Everton are also winless in their last three, so something has to give Saturday. The Toffees have a couple different ways in which they can define a successful season, and finishing in the top four is on the list.
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Liverpool FC will host Everton for the 236th Merseyside Derby on Saturday. This match-up has big implications in the table as well, with Liverpool sitting sixth, just three points ahead of Everton, who have a game in hand.
The Reds are also just two points off the pace for the fourth and final Champions League spot. While out of both Europe and the Premier League title race, Everton still have a few different ways in which they can define success this season. Finishing above Liverpool is right at the top of the list.
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Liverpool’s struggles continued on Sunday when they blew a 1-0 lead at Leicester City. It was Liverpool’s third loss in a row, and it ended their quest to repeat as champions in the Premier League.
Now the focus turns to the Champions League, and a tricky match-up with RB Leipzig, who were semifinalists in the competition a season ago. This game will be played in Hungary because of COVID restrictions in Germany.
After a loss to Manchester City on Sunday all but ended their title hopes, Liverpool’s focus turns to making the top-4.
Saturday is a big step in that quest against Leicester City, who sit third in the table. Liverpool have some question marks in their line-up with some players missing from training this week, but will line up in their 4-3-3.
Liverpool FC head to the King Power Stadium on Saturday for a crucial top-4 clash against Leicester City. The Reds fell to Manchester City last week 4-1, all but ending their quest to repeat as league champions.
Leicester drew last week in the PL against Wolves, while topping Brighton midweek to advance on in the FA Cup.
After another frustrating night on Wednesday, Liverpool look to rebound Sunday when they host league leaders Manchester City. Liverpool sit seven points behind City, and the Manchester club have a game in hand as well.
The Reds need a win if they have any hope of still retaining the title this season.The mini-war of words between Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp obviously adds another layer of spice to this match-up. There is good news for Liverpool in that they should have some key pieces back from injury on Sunday.
Liverpool made it a second-straight successful trip to London on Sunday, downing West Ham 3-1. The win moved the Reds back to third in the table, and within four points of Manchester City – who have a game in hand.
The Reds now welcome in Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday evening. The match will be the third in seven days for the Reds. With those tight turnarounds, plus what we know of the team news, Wednesday could see some rotation for Liverpool, especially in the midfield.
It was a very busy deadline day for Liverpool on Monday, as they brought in two new players and had another one leave. The moves came a day after Liverpool dismantled West Ham 3-1 in London, moving Liverpool up to third in the table.
The Reds now head back to Anfield on Wednesday, where they’ll host Brighton, which will be their third match in seven days. (For the Liverpool starting XI prediction go here)
Liverpool FC won its first Premier League game of 2021 on Thursday, topping Tottenham Hotspur 3-1. The Reds will now look to make it two wins in London, in four days, when they travel to West Ham United on Sunday.
Liverpool have serious question marks in the back line, but options remain in the midfield and attack. For the full Reds team news for this one, go here.
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The good news for Liverpool FC on Thursday was that they got a much needed win at Tottenham Hotspur. However, the 3-1 victory came with a heavy price for Liverpool. Already thin at the back, more injuries arose for the champions, and thus the Reds will limp into the Olympic Stadium on Sunday to face West Ham United.
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Liverpool dropped its second game in a row on Sunday when they were knocked out of the FA Cup by Manchester United. The Reds have had a disastrous run of form, winning just once in their last seven matches, but will try to right the ship at Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday.
The two teams met a month ago, with Liverpool winning 2-1 on a late header by Roberto Firmino, but that seems like eons ago. Liverpool is close to full strength, and need to gain momentum heading into a tough stretch of fixtures. (For the Tottenham team news and starting XI prediction go here)
Liverpool FC, in the midst of a very poor run of form, travel to Old Trafford for a fourth round FA Cup tie against Manchester United. Liverpool is now 1-3-2 in their last six games, and just lost 1-0 to bottom third side Burnley FC on Thursday.
With Liverpool searching for answers, they are likely to go a little stronger than normal in for a domestic cup tie, especially since it’s against a rival.
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