Liverpool
are eyeing their third win a row against Sunderland today in a Premier League
clash at Anfield.
Kick-off: Saturday
15:00
Venue: Anfield Stadium
Referee: Neil
Swarbrick
Possible Lineups:
Team News:
Liverpool
boss Brendan Rodgers is likely to give Steven Gerrard a bench today as
Champions League game is coming on Tuesday against Basel and only a win can take the
Reds to the next round.
Brazilian
Philippe Coutinho who suffered a knee problem in the midweek is back but might be rested.
While
for the away side, Wes Brown and Adam Johnson are back from their injuries and
will be in the line-up against the Reds. Striker Steven Fletcher is a doubt for
this clash.
Centre-back
Sebastian Coates is ineligible to play against his parent club.
Stats:
- Liverpool have lost a game only in their last nine Premier League meetings with the Black Cats.
- Liverpool’s last five goals were scored by five different English players.
- The Reds have made 20 defensive errors leading directly towards a goal opportunity this season.
- Liverpool have not won three consecutive games this season in Premier League.
- The last time Sunderland won against the Reds at Anfield was in 1982-1983.
Prediction:
Liverpool
2 – 0 Sunderland, an easy game for Rodgers.
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