Liverpool face Huddersfield on Friday evening in what can truly be described as a David vs Goliath clash.
The Terriers were relegated from the Premier League a month ago and have won just three matches this campaign.
2
Klopp’s side must beat Huddersfield to keep their title dreams alive
While the Reds are on the hunt for their first title in 29 years and simply cannot afford to drop points at Anfield.
The odds couldn’t be stacked more in favour of Jurgen Klopp’s side, with Oddschecker pricing Huddersfield at a whopping 33/1 to claim the unlikely victory.
However, there is one surprising stat could offer City and Terriers fans a glimmer of hope ahead of the Friday evening affair.
LATEST FOOTBALL NEWS
In the near 100-year strong history of fixtures between the sides, Huddersfield have remarkably won more of the matches.
The Terriers have won a total of 31 of the 78 fixtures between the sides, with Liverpool winning 30 and the pair drawing on 17 occasions.
So if history is anything to go by, City fans can have some hope that the Reds will drop points.
However, in a stat that makes worse reading for Huddersfield fans, Liverpool have won each of their last six clashes in all competitions.
2
Huddersfield are heavy underdogs against Liverpool on Friday evening
And Jurgen Klopp has said he wont overthink his team selection for the game.
Speaking to the media on Thursday, he said: “This would probably be the last game where I would overthink anything.
“Because it’s always the same, the situation they are in and the things people think about the game is already enough bad preparation, so I will not push that wrong mindset with a strange line-up or whatever. No chance.
“We had enough time to recover after the last game, we have enough time to recover for the next game. Barcelona has nothing to do with the game on Friday night.”
Benfica B were asked by Liverpool to mimic Tottenham's tactics in a friendly to help them prepare for the Champions League final. The Reds spent a week in Marbella to prepare for the final, which they won 2-0 in Madrid. The trip was used to keep fitness levels up and get used to the heat in Spain prior to the match.
Liverpool asked Benfica B to mirror Tottenham's tactics and
Raul Jimenez has again come under fire for donning a mask after scoring in the FA Cup semi-final, this time from Watford legend Luther Blissett. The Mexico international was criticised afterwards by Watford captain Troy Deeney, who called Jimenez a 'loser' for wearing the mask.
News list for raul jimenez mask celebration labelled
Manchester City DEMAND apology from Bayern Munich president after his sensational claims about their transfer talkSPORT - 24 Mar 2019 Uli Hoeness, 67, claims owner Sheikh Mansour raise the price of oil to recoup the money from any transfer which costs over £85m. More
Paper Talk: Sunday's football transfer rumours - Football
Paris Saint-Germain are ready to offer £60 million for Manchester United's goalkeeper David de Gea, according to reports.. The Sun claims that the French champions are ready to pay up for the
Manchester United: PSG ready to match David De Gea's £350,000
Stockport fans attack Fylde players on the pitch and in the dressing room during FA Trophy match March 24, 2019 24 AFC Fyldes FA Trophy victory over Stockport County was marred by fan disturbances and a pitch invasion on Saturday.
Stockport fans attack Fylde players on the pitch and in the
Pablo Zabaleta opts to extend stay at West Ham and feels he 'can go for another year' Pablo Zabaleta has put his retirement plans on hold and signed a new one-year contract with West Ham. The 34-year-old's two-year deal was due to run out at the talkSPORT 3 days ago
Pablo Zabaleta shelves retirement plans to sign new contract
Premier League out-of-contract players: Every player leaving their club after this weekend. The Premier League season draws to a close this weekend - and here is a list of players who will be
Every Premier League Club's Player of the 2018/19 Season
Arsenal news: Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk wouldn't
Gordon Strachan says he would give sex offender Adam Johnson a second chance if he was still a manager (talksport.com) submitted 10 hours ago by CurlyWurly20 72 comments
Adam Johnson: Gordon Strachan says he'd sign sex offender
Mar 28, 2019 · The Football Association is seeking to rebrand as the English Football Association but the name of the FA Cup would not be changed • Change comes with possible 2030 World Cup bid
English FA CEO Glenn quits as 2030 World Cup bid considered
Ahead of the Europa League quarter-final against Slavia Prague, six travelling supporters filmed themselves singing 'Salah is a bomber' in a Czech pub. Three of the fans were prevented from attending the match and talkSPORT host Jim White has explained how the club were able to identify them so quickly.
Jürgen Klopp condemns 'disgusting' Mohamed Salah chants by
Arsenal to seek Ozil resolution. football.london understand that while there has been no formal decision from Arsenal to place Mesut Ozil on the transfer list, potential options to move the player on are being investigated.
Ex-Arsenal midfielder proposes interesting Mesut Ozil swap
According to the Daily Record, Manchester United have identified Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen as a potential replacement for David De Gea should the Spaniard leave Old Trafford this summer.
Man Utd wants to replace David De Gea - News Archives Uk
Next Post Next post: Declan Rice lauded for his response to pro-IRA posts and tipped for England captaincy by West Ham chairman David Gold 3 thoughts on " Transfer news: Everton, West Ham and Leicester tracking Chelsea starlet Daishawn Redan "
'£105m - News Search - AIOIS - All-in-one Internet Search
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes United are capable of causing Barcelona problems in the quarter-final second leg. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reacts to Man Utd v Barcelona 10 April | Manchester United
Stopping Messi not mission impossible for Manchester United
No comments:
Post a Comment