#Jurgen Klopp

ARSENAL are now leading contenders to sign West Ham midfielder Declan Rice. That's according to bookmakers Sky Bet, who've installed Mikel Arteta's side at 4-1 to clinch the player's signature ahead of their rivals. David Moyes' Hammers value the 24-year-old at £100million, but it's thought they would accept around £80m for his services. Rice is…

Everyone got their oranges? Good. It would not be a half-time team talk without those. Most of the Premier League's clubs have played 19 games. That means there are 19 to go and we have a big second half ahead. Sportsmail asked me to deliver a team talk to each club. There will not be any Neil Warnock effing and blinding. But maybe I'll go full…

Liverpool have money to spend this year and now a trusted reporter has revealed the identity of a big-name Bundesliga star the Reds could target should they miss out on Jude Bellingham. Reds manager Jurgen Klopp has already devled into the transfer market in January, sealing the signing of Cody Gakpo. The Netherlands attacker signs in a deal that…

Liverpool have plans in place to make one more sensational transfer splash this month with a A-list midfielder in their sights, Chelsea are bidding to sign a former Tottenham winger, while Saturday's Transfer Gossip claims Lionel Messi is heading to Saudi Arabia and will earn wages vastly superior to Cristiano Ronaldo. Liverpool are still hopeful…

One of the most exciting games of the weekend sees in-form Brighton take on Liverpool at the Amex Stadium. Roberto De Zerbi's Seagulls have been fantastic form of late, despite shipping four goals to Premier League table toppers Arsenal on New Year's Eve, and know a win would take them above their more illustrious opponents in the table. Liverpool…

After losing their last match against Brentford, Liverpool will face Brighton on Saturday and need to get back to scoring the full three points to stay close to the top four of the table. As things stand, Jurgen Klopp's team is seven points behind Manchester United, currently fourth with 35 points after 17 games. Brighton, on the other hand, had…

With both Arsenal and Man City having Derbies away from home, this could be big weekend in the title race …. Aston Villa 2-2 Leeds Under Unai Emery, Villa have beaten Man United and Spurs, yet failed to win at Villa Park against Wolves and Stevenage. It leaves the impression that where Villa are currently at is a team that cope better as underdogs…

Liverpool to win Everton to win Wolves to win *A treble with these bets pays at approximately 10/1 with Paddy Power. . The latest football odds are on PaddyPower.com right now Paddy Power ambassador Phil Thompson is back with another huge weekend of Premier League ahead. There are plenty of clubs in need of three points, but who will get them? It's…

There is nothing more guaranteed to make you look foolish than making sports predictions over the long term. Just ask all the experts and pundits who assured us that Brazil would win the World Cup for evidence on that one. There is nothing more guaranteed to make you look foolish than making sports predictions over the long term. Just ask all the…

After the FIFA World Cup, everyone is thirsty for football matches. The Premier League is looking for this season's winner, and Liverpool are looking to get closer to the top of the table. Right now, Arsenal leads with 44 points with the Reds trailing by 14 points. No surprise that the past three months were significant for online bettors. And now,…

THE problem with Graham Potter is that he still sounds like he's the Brighton manager. After Chelsea were trounced at Manchester City in the FA Cup on Sunday, the Blues boss listed the teams his injury-ravaged side had been beaten by during their miserable run of three wins in 12 matches. He noted that Chelsea had lost four Premier League games -…

The Premier League is at its halfway mark and plenty of teams are struggling for points. Relegation to the Championship can cost a club a minimum of £92 million. Of course, more money will be lost outside of the Premier League despite parachute payments being given to relegated teams for the first few years. Six Premier League manager changes have…

JURGEN KLOPP will demand a response from his stuttering Liverpool side as they kick off their FA Cup defence with a tricky tie at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Reds saw their mini revival grind to a halt in midweek as they crashed to a deserved 3-1 defeat at Brentford on a night when two of my recommended bets landed. It ended a four-game…

In 2021-22, Liverpool and Man City put on an epic fight for the championship, with the Cityzens claiming the title in the final 20 minutes of the campaign. This season hasn't gone to plan for Liverpool. Fatigue, injuries, and a lack of motivation have led to a poor start to the Premier League. Manchester City retooled by signing Erling Haaland and…

CHELSEA have been handed a major transfer blow after Jasko Gvardiol revealed his "dream club" in the Premier League. And it is bad news for Tottenham and Manchester City, too. The Croatian defender was already on the wishlists of plenty of English clubs thanks to his stellar rise at RB Leipzig. However, his stock soared even higher thanks to his…

After avoiding Premier League opposition until the semifinals of their triumphant FA Cup campaign last season, Liverpool meet top-flight visitors in their first game of the competition at Anfield in the third round this time. Wolves were knocked out when they first faced a Premier League side in 2021-22, losing 1-0 at home to eventually-relegated…

Our writers discuss this weekend's FA Cup third-round prospects, as Chelsea clash with Man City for the second time this week, while Emile Smith Rowe provides a welcome boost to Arsenal's attacking options. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Kai Havertz adorned the matchday programme for Chelsea's Premier League clash with…

Norwich City have confirmed the appointment of David Wagner as their new head coach. The German-born coach succeeds Dean Smith as the Canaries' boss and has agreed terms on a 12-month rolling contract. Long-term assistant head coach Christoph Buhler has also joined Norwich having served alongside Wagner for the last six years at Huddersfield,…

Liverpool will be relieved to turn their attention away from the Premier League and to the FA Cup third round against Wolves on Saturday. The Reds were humbled 3-1 by Brentford during the week and so Jurgen Klopp will demand an emphatic response here. Having already fallen to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup, this competition could be Liverpool's…

We know someone will spring a surprise on FA Cup third-round weekend, but who will be the victims this time? BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton has made his predictions for all 32 ties - including a'derby' between two of his former clubs - and given his verdict on who will make it into round four. For selected matches, including the BBC's…

In the aftermath of Liverpool's fifth Premier League defeat of the season, the midfield options that manager Jurgen Klopp has at his disposal have once again come under serious scrutiny. An own goal from Reds defender Ibrahima Konate was followed by strikes from Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa, despite Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain halving the deficit with…

After a rollercoaster 2022, 2023 looks set to one of the most important years in Jurgen Klopp's reign as Liverpool manager. Having been denied what would have been an historic quadruple after missing out on the Premier League and Champions League to Manchester City and Real Madrid respectively, the Reds have somewhat different ambitions now…

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The Champions League semifinals produced one high-powered matchup in Man City vs. Real Madrid, but while the other has less star power, it makes up for that two-fold with intrigue. Liverpool takes on Villarreal as one of the best teams in not just England but indeed Europe matches up against a giant-killing Spanish side. Villarreal toppled in-form…

The latest instalment of the UEFA Champions League group stage kicks-off this evening with 32 sides competing across eight groups. Given the staging of the 2022 Qatar World Cup which commences on 20 November, the group stage games will be condensed into a two month window with matches coming thick and fast. Despite 32 aspiring sides, the economics…

CRISTIANO RONALDO has completed his move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr, according to reports. Reports in Saudi have claimed the Portugal star has now signed a two-year deal after leaving Manchester United on a free transfer. Meanwhile, Real Madrid are prioritising the signing of Jude Bellingham in 2023, it's been reported. The England star has…

Premier League action resumes following the World Cup break when Liverpool travel to Villa Park to take on Aston Villa on Boxing Day, 17:30 kick-off. It's safe to say it was a hugely disappointing start to the 2022/23 campaign from Liverpool. They went into the new season expecting to once again battle it out with Manchester City for the title.…

West Ham captain Declan Rice sent the rumour mill into a frenzy after reiterating his desire to play Champions League football at a recent press conference. Potential suitors may need to wait until the summer to snap him up, but are offering odds on him securing a move in the January transfer window. Chelsea and Man Utd lead the charge, but Arsenal…

The January transfer window opens on Sunday 1 January with several Premier League teams on the search for new talent following the World Cup. Liverpool have already acted quickly and are set to sign one of the stars of Qatar in the Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo, while other clubs may look to follow their lead. Arsenal are aiming to sustain their…

Liverpool will be looking to continue their solid start in the festive period with a win at Anfield under the floodlights and end 2022 in style when they welcome Leicester City. Jurgen Klopp would have been pleased with his side's performance at Villa Park as his side ease through a 3-1 win which included youngster Stefan Bajcetic on the scoresheet…

The year is winding down and the transfer rumor mill is picking up. Liverpool are acquiring Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven in a transfer swoop that shocked everybody, especially Manchester United, the club long rumored to be interested in Gakpo's services. I'm Mike Goodman, and we'll break down the first major move of the transfer window in today's…

JOAO FELIX'S agent has held talks with Manchester United, according to reports. The Portuguese forward has expressed an interest in leaving Atletico Madrid, following a tough couple of seasons after his big-money move to the Wanda Metropolitano. And his Portugal team-mate Diogo Costa is the man United want to replace David de Gea. The Porto…

Looking back at the 10 predictions we made for 2022 in January, five were right and five were wrong. Arsenal top? Nailed it. Harry Kane wins a trophy? Erm. The predictions themselves are worth another look before we do it all over again with some 2023 forecasting in the next few days. 10) Burnley are relegated ✓ Not even the combined forces of Sean…

Jurgen Klopp could be without up to nine players as Liverpool travel to Unai Emery's Aston Villa in their first Premier League game after the World Cup-enforced break Jurgen Klopp is without many of his forward options as Liverpool return to Premier League action against Aston Villa on Boxing Day. The Reds travel to Villa Park seven points adrift…

The January transfer window is just around the corner and Liverpool may look to give Jurgen Klopp's side a boost for the second half of the season. It's clear that Liverpool need some freshening up in 2023 with Klopp's men not quite at their best this season. Injuries have been a problem throughout for Liverpool and big signings are expected…

Jurgen Klopp has claimed that Liverpool are not out of the Premier League title race and are within'punching distance'. The German had previously claimed that they could not think about the title after a poor start but has now made a U-turn in his thoughts. Liverpool are 15 points behind league leaders Arsenal after 14 matches were played before…

Liverpool return to Premier League action with a trip to face Aston Villa as Jurgen Klopp looks to close the seven-point gap between his side and a Champions League place. The Merseyside club find themselves in sixth place in the league below the likes of Tottenham, Manchester United and Newcastle United despite going into the season as one of the…

Christmas comes early on Thursday when Man City and Liverpool lock horns in a festive League Cup clash at the Etihad. These two teams know how to put on a show and this mid-week duel should deliver on all fronts as they each seek to bag a statement win to advance through to the quarter-finals. Below, we've pieced together a 28/1 Bet Builder for the…

CHELSEA are on the verge of signing striker David Datro Fofana from Molde. The Ivorian is having a medical today and will sign for the Blues for £10.5million. World Cup winner Lionel Messi has reportedly extended his contract with PSG in France. The generational talent lifted the World Cup with Argentina just days ago, with reports now stating that…

Club football is finally back after the end of the World Cup, with Manchester City and Liverpool going head-to-head in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Thursday. New Lucky Block customers can take advantage of their promo welcome offer that will give a 15% cashback on any losses over the first 7 days. On the 8th day of betting, just contact the…

Liverpool host West Ham United at Anfield tonight buoyed by their 1-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday. Jurgen Klopp's Reds have had an extremely poor start to the season by their lofty standards, and are already 14 points off leaders Arsenal at this early stage of the campaign. But the morale-boosting victory over Pep Guardiola's men could be…

The game between Aston Villa and Liverpool could be the most interesting one of the entire EPL round 17. It takes place at Villa Park in Birmingham next Monday, and it features two former European champions. Aston Villa is struggling to find its form and relies upon home games, with the Villains winning most of their points at Villa Park.…

The most high-profile showdown in the opening week of the return of English football following the 2022 FIFA World Cup comes at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday, when Liverpool's defence of their Carabao Cup title takes them to a cup tie with Premier League holders Manchester City. "Our mindset is that we want to win it again," said Caoimhin…

As one titanic tussle for sporting supremacy concludes, another returns to the stage. But that is quite enough about the fourth round of the Carabao Cup even if it does have Manchester City and Liverpool squaring off on Thursday. Don't you know there's an English footballing tradition that must be resumed come hell or high water? And so, eight days…

Image Source: Shutterstock.com Aston Villa have a World Cup winner on their roster. The man in question is goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez who won the title with Argentina, earning himself the FIFA Golden Glove award along the way. This, however, also means that he (probably) won't be between the sticks on Boxing Day when the Villans are playing…

The Premier League returns soon after taking a back seat to the World Cup. Where were we? No idea whatsoever. Arsenal are top but that's not the half of it. 10) Liverpool's uncertain ownership situation "We're exploring a sale, but there's no urgency, no time frame for us, and as far as I'm concerned, it's business as usual. One outcome could be…

Could Ibou Konate be in line to start for France in the World Cup final? Thiago displayed his fantastic ball striking skills in the 4-1 win over AC Milan yesterday in Dubai. According to reports, a number of Premier League clubs are prepared to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Youssoufa Moukoko with yet to agree on a new deal with the Bundesliga club…

Liverpool might not have chosen fifth-placed Tottenham as their ideal opponents following their exacting Champions League semifinal victory at Villarreal, and Spurs may not relish a trip to the Premier League's most in-form team as they chase down a two-point gap on Arsenal in fourth. Fans, however, will see the showdown as another game to savour…

Divock Origi left Liverpool last summer after his contract ran out and the club decided not to renew it. The Belgian made the switch to Serie A club AC Milan in an attempt to revitalise his dwindling career, but the move has not gone as planned up to now. Indeed, the 27-year-old has already been branded as the worst signing of the season by Italian…

For the first time since *checks notes* two weeks ago, the Premier League weekend begins with a team other than Manchester United at the foot of the table. Nature is healing. With a midweek round of fixtures and the transfer deadline on the horizon, how will the 20 top-flight sides fare heading into gameweek four? Here…