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Eden Hazard could hand Chelsea the Premier League title – Craig Bellamy

Former Liverpool player Craig Bellamy has warned Chelsea’s Premier League title rivals that Belgian Eden Hazard is up and running for his side in this current 2017-18 season. The Belgium international playmaker made a rather slow start to the season after missing the opening weeks of the current campaign due to his recovery from an ankle injury. However, the skilful attacker netted his first English Premier League goal in the month of October to seal a 1-0 victory at AFC Bournemouth before he scored a brace in a 3-3 draw with Serie A side AS … [Read more...]

Jurgen Klopp aim dig at Antonio Conte and Chelsea

The big English Premier League match of the weekend between Chelsea and Liverpool at Anfield ended in a 1-1 draw. It was a pulsating match between two very strong sides with little quarter given after both sides had been involved in tough UEFA Champions League away trips. Egyptian Mohamed Salah scored the opener from a defensive error by France international midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko on 65th moment played. Chelsea’s equalizing goal came via what looked like a cross from Brazilian winger Willian, with five minutes left in the … [Read more...]

Chelsea XI vs Liverpool: Andreas Christensen to start as Conte plan for Liverpool winger

For the first time this Premier League season it feels that Antonio Conte and Chelsea have stability in the squad and that will prove important against an attacking Liverpool this evening at Anfield Stadium. Chelsea manager Antonio Conte named the same starting line up for the first time this campaign in back-to-back victories over Premier League rivals Manchester United and West Bromwich Albion matches and the two successive clean sheets mean the Italian is unlikely to make changes when the West London club take on Merseyside giant … [Read more...]

Ozil, Hazard, Countiho, Alli: ‘Here Is The Best Playmaker In The Premier League’ – Legend

Former Liverpool player Jamie Carragher insists there are lots of superb playmakers currently in the premier league, but believes Eden Hazard is the best. Mesut Ozil has been impressive at Arsenal since he made the move to England from Real Madrid a few years back, and he even put up a stellar performance when his side won Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at the Emirates last weekend. For Tottenham, the likes of Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli have been superb in recent seasons, and the duo have caught the attention of many through their impressive … [Read more...]

Liverpool vs Chelsea preview, Team News, Who Will Win?

Jurgen Klopp welcome defending premier league champions Chelsea to Anfield on Saturday for their next premier league game. Chelsea have not beaten the Merseyside club in the premier league for over three years, but will hope to earn all three points from their meeting this time around - as a win is very much crucial to keep their title hopes alive The West London club will be going into the game with full confidence following their 4-0 trashing of Qarabag in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Chelsea have been impressive in recent … [Read more...]

Chelsea Star Player Sends Message To Liverpool Fans Ahead Of Anfield Clash

Ahead of the premier league game against Liverpool at Anfield, Chelsea superstar Eden Hazard has made known his plans to swap shirts with Liverpool's Mohamed Salah after the game is over. The Blues will travel to Liverpool on Saturday and will hope to earn all three points from the meeting. The defending premier league champions have won six of their last seven games in all competitions and will hope to continue their impressive form. Eden Hazard has been pivotal in Chelsea's recent improvement since he arrived from his injury, but his … [Read more...]

3-4-1-2 Formation: Chelsea Likely To Thrash Liverpool If Conte Field This Starting XI

Chelsea won Qarabag 4-0 on Wednesday to secure a spot in the knockout stages of the Champions League, and their next attention is now towards the premier league game at Liverpool this weekend. This season so far in the premier league, the Merseyside club have only conceded just one goal at home, and Chelsea will need to work hard to emerge victorious as they need to earn all three points from the game to keep their title hopes alive. And as far as Chelsea team news is concerned, we are obviously expecting a handful of changes from what we saw … [Read more...]

Liverpool Set To Beat Arsenal For Impressive £36m Star Player

Jurgen Klopp needs to take advantage of the upcoming January transfer window to reinforce his team, and Leon Goretzka is once again linked with a move to Liverpool. Some days back, there were reports that the Merseyside club may even have an agreement with Leon and could seal his signature for something below £36million. And according to new reports from Graeme Bailey, Liverpool and Arsenal are at the forefront in the race for the Germany international. The versatile midfielder is currently out with an injury but has been able to play nine … [Read more...]

Michael Owen has a word for Chelsea fans ahead of Liverpool clash

Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen has warned Premier League Champions Chelsea that the Reds will be the fresher side when they host the Stamford Bridge side at Anfield on Saturday. Jurgen Klopp’s side head into the match fresh from having lavished a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with La Liga side Sevilla in the UEFA Champions League in Spain on Tuesday. The Blues, meanwhile, travelled to far away Azerbaijan to play Qarabag on Wednesday night in the UEFA Champions League and will then shift their focus towards getting prepared for their … [Read more...]

Liverpool Legend Sends Thought-provoking Message To Man United Fans About Ibrahimovic

FC Basel successfully beat Manchester United last night in the Champions League at home, and the Swiss club are hopeful of finishing second in their group. Although Man United are already through to the knockout stage of the tournament, some United fans are not happy with yesterday's defeat and have expressed their annoyances via social media. Man United star player Zlatan Ibrahimovic is now back from his injury and has played just over 30m for his side this term so far. On Wednesday, the Swede legend participated in the game for only 16 … [Read more...]

Liverpool Strongest Possible 4-3-3 XI vs Chelsea

During the first half against Sevilla on Tuesday night, Liverpool were very much impressive and even dominated the La Liga club in front of their own fans. However, in the second 45 minutes, Jurgen Klopp's men carelessly allowed Sevilla score three times to share points with them before full-time. Moreno was heavily blamed by Liverpool fans after the game at Sevilla, as he was once again poor against the Spanish club. Lovren, on the other hand, remains an issue in Klopp's defense department, and we are not expecting the German boss to start … [Read more...]

Injury boost ahead of Liverpool versus Chelsea clash

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is hopeful that defender Joel Matip will be fit for selection when his side play Chelsea at Anfield on Saturday evening. The centre-half missed the 3-0 win over Southampton in the English Premier League at Anfield Stadium on Saturday afternoon with a thigh problem and was not part of the travelling party to Spain for the UEFA Champions League encounter with La Liga side Sevilla on Tuesday. However, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has now disclosed that he is expecting the defender to be available for selection when … [Read more...]

Liverpool Hero Not Pleased With This Player After Sevilla Performance

Former Liverpool player Dietmar Hamann is not pleased with Alberto Moreno’s interview after the 3-3 draw with Sevilla on Tuesday. The former Liverpool man has questioned Moreno's loyalty to the Anfield club after the Spanish defender reacted to Sevilla homecoming. Alberto has established himself as Jurgen Klopp’s first choice left-back this term after it appears he has adapted to the rigorous demands of the English top flight. The Spain international has successfully collected his spot from James Milner and has kept summer signing Andy … [Read more...]

Bundesliga Giants Send Message to Arsenal And Liverpool Amid Star Player’s Link

Schalke star player Leon Goretzka has been in the news recently due to his links with some top European clubs including the premier league duo of Liverpool and Arsenal. And recently, a top official at Schalke has commented on the midfielder's situation at the club, amid speculations linking the talented player to the English top flight. The German player is out of contract at the Bundesliga club at the end of this season, and both Liverpool and Arsenal are understood to be interested in getting his signature. Arsenal are confidemt to get … [Read more...]

Liverpool Take Steps To Sign Julian Draxler

Liverpool conceded three goals at Sevilla during their Champions League group stage game on Tuesday, which is yet another reminder that the club needs good defenders. Obviously, Jurgen Klopp has one of the best attacks right now in the premier league, but his defense department is quite bad, and he needs to get it bolstered. But the latest transfer news that concerns Liverpool is not about a defender, but an attacker - in the person of PSG's Julian Draxler. According to L’Equipe, a handful of top European clubs have made contact to lure the … [Read more...]

Here Is What Eduardo Berizzo Told His Boys Before The Comeback Against Liverpool

It has been made known that Sevilla boss Eduardo Berizzo informed his men that he had prostate cancer at half-time before their fantastic comeback in the Champions League on Tuesday against Liverpool. Liverpool travelled to Spain for this week's European football game and were able to get 3-0 ahead of their host before halftime, thanks to a brace from Roberto Firmino and another goal from Sadio Mane We all thought the Merseyside club will be earning all three points from the game on Tuesday to establish themselves as Group E major victors, but … [Read more...]

Dirk Kuyt Ask Klopp To Sign this Player For Liverpool

Former Liverpool player Dirk Kuyt wants his former club to bring in Virgil Van Dijk from Southampton, believing the defender would do a 'great job' at Anfield. Van Dijk was constantly in the news during the summer transfer window, and he even submitted a transfer request to force his way out of St Mary's. Liverpool were believed to be closing in on a deal at the start of the summer, but the Anfield club were made to keep off from the defender when his club threatened to report them to the FA for approaching him illegally. The Merseyside … [Read more...]

Man City Set To Snatch Player From Liverpool’s Grip, But He Wants Anfield Move

Southampton defender Virgil Van Dijk was heavily linked with Liverpool during the past summer transfer window, but a deal couldn't materialise before the closure of the window and the Dutchman stayed with the Saints for this campaign. But if the latest reports are anything to go by, it appears the talented player will leave St Mary's in January, and two clubs were mentioned to be in the race for his signature. Manchester City star defender John Stones is now injured, and the Mirror made it known that they are now set to battle Liverpool for … [Read more...]

Liverpool Will Thrash Sevilla If Klopp Field This 4-3-3 Formation

Liverpool won Southampton comfortably on Saturday in the premier league, and are now set for Champions League duties this week. Manager Jurgen Klopp will be travelling to Spain with his men to clash with Sevilla on Tuesday. When they met first at Anfield in the opening group match of the competition, the game ended 2-2, although the Merseyside club dominated the game. But as things stand now, the reds need at least a point to maintain their top spot in the group. And as far as Liverpool’s team news is concerned, we expect to see a … [Read more...]

Liverpool Closer To Bringing Star Player For $26M In January

Liverpool are set to play Sevilla in the Champions League this week, and the reds will be going into the game with full confidence following their impressive performances in recent times. The Anfield club were able to win their last four games in all competitions, and the boys are doing all it takes to make manager Jurgen Klopp excited. In the premier league, Liverpool are now one point behind fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur, and will need to continue with their impressive form if they are to grab a Champions League ticket for next … [Read more...]

Ahead of Liverpool versus Chelsea clash, Antonio Conte is already complaining about this

Premier League football returned on Saturday after the international break and it featured good victories for both Chelsea and Liverpool. With Tottenham Hotspurs losing to Arsenal earlier in the day, both teams will be delighted with their afternoon’s effort, especially with leaders Manchester City winning again. Liverpool trashed Southampton 3-0, courtesy of goals from Mohamed Salah (2) and another by Brazilian Philippe Coutinho. Egyptian Mo Salah is now the leading goal scorer in the English Premier League with a total of nine … [Read more...]

Liverpool Star Player: I’m Not Pleased With This Thing At Anfield

Liverpool new boy Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain says he is starting to adapt to life at his new club after enduring a tough start at the beginning of this season. The Englishman made a deadline day £35million move from Arsenal and quickly found himself under pressure to make an impact immediately at Anfield. Alex failed to impress at first, and he couldn't even make the fans happy when given the chance to prove himself against the likes of Man City and Leicester. However, the talented player is getting much better, and he scored his first premier … [Read more...]

Klopp Send ‘Challenging’ Messages to Liverpool Fans About Star Player

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp wants his summer signing Mohamed Salah to get even better in front of goal this season. The German boss broke the transfer record at Anfield just to sign the Egypt international to the premier league during the summer transfer window, when he paid Roma £36million for his signature. Salah has quickly settled to life at his new club and has scored 12 goals in 17 appearances for Liverpool so far this season. He has been one of the best arrivals to the English top flight this term and has been his side’s go-to man … [Read more...]

This Good News For Liverpool Could Be Sad News For Arsenal

According to new reports, La Liga giants Barcelona are set to end their interest in Philippe Coutinho and go after Arsenal's Mesut Ozil instead. The Catalan giants have reportedly made the German midfielder their No. 1 transfer target in January as they feel he has two advantages over the Brazilian superstar. Barca have long been linked with a move for Phil but couldn't persuade Liverpool enough to agree to sell the player during the past summer transfer window. They are however expected to reignite their move for him when January comes, … [Read more...]

Liverpool Can Now Complete Star Player Signing In January

According to reports, Virgil Van Dijk will now be allowed to move to Liverpool if the reds will pay his club £70million for his signature. The defender was heavily linked with Liverpool during the past summer transfer window, and he even handed in a transfer request to force his way into Anfield But the Saints threatened to report Liverpool to the FA for approaching the player illegally without permission from them, which forced the Anfield club to render a public apology. But the incident made things bitter between the two clubs and Jurgen … [Read more...]