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Liverpool have endured an inconsistent return to action after the 2022 World Cup, with two Premier League wins from three games, and they face a major test at Brighton on January 14. Jurgen Klopp's side were held to a 2-2 FA Cup draw at home to Wolves last weekend, as Brighton cruised past EFL Championship high flyers Middlesbrough, and a trip to…

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…

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The Premier League hits its halfway mark this weekend, with an enticing combination of local derbies and relegation scraps on offer. We preview the best of the action below. Manchester United recorded their sixth successive victory in all competitions with a battling 3-0 win over Charlton Athletic in the League Cup on Tuesday, meaning the Red…

iverpool head to Brighton on Saturday in some of the most unconvincing form since Jurgen Klopp's arrival in 2015. Quite why the team are struggling so much after coming close to an unprecedented quadruple is unclear but the collective decline is obvious. Easily beaten at Brentford last time out, Saturday's journey looks just as difficult. Roberto…

CRISTIANO RONALDO could be DENIED a move to Al Nassr with the Saudi Pro League side reportedly plotting a move for Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino instead. Ronaldo, 37, became a free agent last month after his Manchester United contract was terminated. The Portugal captain infuriated United officials and fans when he blasted the club during a…

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…

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…

Liverpool face a test on Saturday when they welcome an improving Wolves side to Anfield in the third round of the FA Cup (kick-off, 8pm). The Reds sit sixth in the Premier League after losing to Brentford in midweek and their hopes of winning silverware this season are starting to look slim. Manchester City knocked Jurgen Klopp's side out of the…

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…

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…

Liverpool will be looking to continue their winning form in the Premier League when they host Leicester City on Friday evening. After their 3-1 win at Aston Villa, where Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Stefan Bajcetic all got on the scoresheet, Liverpool have had a four-day rest ahead of a big clash against Brendan Rodgers' Foxes. The game will…

The Premier League returned to action with a bang on Boxing Day, and now the festive-period games just keep on coming. Erling Haaland admitted that missing out on the World Cup was an "irritation and motivation" that drove him "a bit mad", and there seems to be a bit of truth to that. The Norway international became the first player in Premier…

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.…

Liverpool can make it four Premier League wins in a row and maintain their push for a top four finish on Friday when they take on Leicester. The Reds are currently sixth in the table and five points behind Tottenham, who sit fourth, while Leicester lie in 13th place. Liverpool are big favourites to win this game at odds of 2/7 (1.28) with…

Liverpool and Leicester are on opposite sides of the table, but both are in desperate need of three points for totally different reasons. With the Reds looking to get back into the Top 4, our Premier League picks are backing Nunez to score. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports Friday gives us another dose of Premier League action with Liverpool vs.…

Liverpool hope to start a rise up the English Premier League table on Boxing Da y when they visit Villa Park to take on Aston Villa. The Reds (6-4-4) were league runners-up in 2021-22 but sit sixth in the EPL table, 15 points behind league leaders Arsenal. They are seven behind Tottenham for the final spot in the Champions League. so that will be…

Premier League injury news: It's time to take a look at which players might be unavailable for matchweek 17 of the 2022-23 Premier League season, due to injury. Prior to every matchweek this season, we'll update this Premier League injuries page with the latest news and update, so make sure to check back regularly to see how your favorite - or…

Two Premier League clubs who hit the World Cup break in winning form look to pick up where they left off when Newcastle United visits Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Boxing Day (Watch live at 10am ET on USA Network and online via NBCSports.com). The visitors arrive in Leicester way ahead of schedule when it comes to their rejuvenation…

The chase is on for Jurgen Klopp's side to achieve a top four finish (and perhaps even more) as the Premier League resumes. A disappointing first 14 games has Liverpool on just 22 points, nearer to Wolves at the bottom of the table than Arsenal at its summit. Indeed, if they were to lose against Aston Villa they would find the Midlands' side just a…

Despite a miserable record against the Foxes recently, including nine losses in thirteen games, I am favoring Newcastle to win on Boxing Day. They have won two out of their last three against Brendan Rodgers' Leicester side and have only lost one match all year. The job Eddie Howe has done with the Toon Army has been nothing short of spectacular.…

Register for FREE to read this article. Already have an account? You have article views left. Register for FREE to read more articles. Already have an account? Remind me next time The Premier League clash at Villa Park on Monday sees home team Aston Villa battling it out for three points with Liverpool. Liverpool got the better of Aston Villa in…

Liverpool hope to start a surge up the English Premier League table on Boxing Day when they visit Villa Park to take on Aston Villa. The Reds (6-4-4) were the league runners-up in 2021-22, but they are in sixth position in the EPL table, 15 points behind league leader Arsenal, They are seven behind Tottenham for the final Champions League spot, so…

If picking results in this wild Premier League season has been difficult - it has - then selecting the winner (or draw) coming off a month where some players played in the biggest matches of their lives while others had friendlies at best? Good luck. So while Jose Mourinho might best be fit to answer how we feel about our Premier League predictions…

As we get ready for the return of the 2022-23 Premier League season with a Boxing Day extravaganza, it got me thinking: who have been the stars of the show so far? With the madness of the World Cup taking over for the last six weeks, you can be forgiven for forgetting exactly who has been lighting up across the Premier League. Don't worry, this…

The latest battle between Premier League heavyweights Manchester City and Liverpool comes Thursday in the fourth round of the 2022-23 English League Cup. City are the reigning English Premier League champions, and Liverpool were runners-up. The Reds also won the EFL Cup, beating Chelsea on penalty kicks in February's final. The Citizens went out in…

Man City to win 3-1 against Liverpool- 12/1! At 12/1, a £10 bet would return £130! Since 2012, these two clubs have won eight League Cup between them, with Liverpool ending Manchester City's four-in-a-row stranglehold over this trophy last season. So, will the double-cup winners or the Premier League champions march into the…

The Carabao Cup round of 16 this week reaches its conclusion on Thursday evening with the sizzling prospect of Manchester City facing Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium. In this clash between two of the favourites for the trophy, Pep Guardiola's side will believe they can lift the silverware after winning the competition in six of the previous seven…

With the Champions League set to resume in less than two months we have taken a look at the odds to end the tournament as top scorer The Champions League will move into the Round of 16 starting on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, and the Golden Boot is wide open. Through the group stage, Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and PSG's Kylian Mbappé, the reigning World…

Manchester City return to competitive action against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup next week, with Pep Guardiola's side desperate to secure a victory over their Premier League rivals. The Blues suffered a surprise defeat to Brentford in their final match before the break in the domestic season, with Bees frontman Ivan Toney scoring a winner for the…

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…

CHRISTIAN PULISIC is attracting attention from Newcastle United and Arsenal, according to reports. The USMNT star impressed at the World Cup and has been out of favour at Stamford Bridge in recent years. Therefore, he could be set for an exit as early as January and Premier League giants Newcastle and Arsenal are interested in a move. Chelsea could…

The £50 million-rated PSV Eindhoven forward is wanted by a host of clubs, including Manchester United... It's fair to say that Cody Gakpo has lived up to his billing so far at the 2022 World Cup. With three goals in three games - one with his head, one with his left-foot and one with his right - the Netherlands forward has been one of the stars of…

Villarreal CF welcome Liverpool to Estadio de la Ceramica on Tuesday for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal with Jurgen Klopp's men leading 2-0 from last week's opening leg at Anfield. Unai Emery's home side could make history if they overcome the Reds, but the odds are stacked against them after last week's loss which now…

It may be hard to believe, but Champions League Matchday 5 is already here. Just six points remain for teams to punch their tickets to the knockout stages, and numerous big clubs like Barcelona and Juventus find themselves in complicated situations. More spots in the next round will be secured this week, but entering these matches only Napoli, Club…

Leeds United will head to Anfield looking to end a run of matches without picking up points. There, they'll face Liverpool who are also aiming to return to winning ways in the Premier League after losing last weekend against Nottingham Forest. Jurgen Klopp's side are currently eighth in the league, five points behind Newcastle in fourth. The Reds…

Liverpool and Brighton & Hove Albion are in unusual positions as they prepare for their meeting at Anfield in the English Premier League on Saturday. Liverpool (2-3-1) are unbeaten in their past three after a dreadful start to the season, but the 2021-22 league runners-up sit eighth in the Premier League table. Brighton (4-1-1) are a surprising…

Liverpool will be desperate when they host rival and reigning league champion Manchester City on Sunday in an English Premier League match at Anfield. City (7-2-0) have won four of the past five league titles, with the Reds (2-4-2) winning the other. Liverpool also have been the runner-up twice, falling just one point short last season. But if they…

Liverpool will be hoping to get back to winning ways in the Premier League this weekend, as they take on Tottenham Hotspur. Goals from Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez handed Liverpool a 2-0 Champions League win over Napoli in their last outing, making the Reds the first team to beat the Italian side this season. But, their impressive form in Europe…

Erling Haaland, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have all landed notable wagers and the 5-0 Man City victory also saw us significantly in the black. Arsenal, like last season, go into the game against Liverpool on the back of a good run. They were on a five-match winning streak last term and The Emirates was buzzing. But goals…

Brazil are the bookies' favorite to win not only their group but the entire World Cup as well. There's just so much talent in this Brazilian squad that it's hard for us to see Serbia getting anything out of this game. The other two teams in Group G are Switzerland and Cameroon. Serbia are definitely Brazil's top opponent for 1 place. Neymar and his…

One of the many great things about soccer is that the offseason doesn't really exist. Sure, the English Premier League won't host games between the end of May and the beginning of August, but there's an awful lot still going on over the course of that two-plus months. Teams spend the summer signing new players and selling old ones. While most clubs…

Southampton will be playing hosts to Liverpool in a match that the team from Anfield will need to win to keep pace with league leaders Manchester City. With that said, it's a good time to check out our Premier League odds series, which includes our Southampton-Liverpool prediction and pick we have laid out below. Southampton is playing the last two…

This meeting between Liverpool and Manchester City on Sunday was a date that both teams marked on their calendars ahead of the season. Two title contenders were supposed to meet in a clash that could be decided by their two star strikers, Darwin Nunez and Erling Haaland. But fast forward and only one of these teams are holding up their end of the…

Liverpool will play their final Premier League game prior to the World Cup when they face Southampton on Saturday afternoon. A young Reds side had their nerves tested on Wednesday night when Derby County took Liverpool to penalties in the Carabao Cup third round. But, some Caoimhin Kelleher heroics saw the Reds advance to the fourth round where…

Liverpool and Real Madrid have combined to win four of the last six UEFA Champions League titles. On Saturday, one of the two giants of European club football will hoist yet another Champions League trophy inside the Stade de France. Real Madrid's last triumph on the continental stage came against Liverpool in the 2018 final. Liverpool won its last…

If you have played daily fantasy sports for a while, you know the importance of being contrarian in large-field tournaments. Recognizing which players are going to be popular and finding others who you think have a similar point projection but will be much less popular can separate you from your opponents. The same goes for EPL DFS. Even though the…

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool and Nathan Jones' Southampton do battle at Anfield in the final game on their Premier League schedule before the 2022 FIFA World Cup break. The Reds suffered a rare home league defeat at the hands of Leeds United in their last Premier League game at Anfield, so Klopp will be looking for a positive response from his players…