Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool’s title hopes are over after defeat at Arsenal
Liverpool host Manchester Metropolis this afternoon in a conflict of final yr’s Premier League title rivals. Metropolis beat Liverpool by only one level to say the trophy for the second consecutive season however the groups have gotten off to contrasting begins this yr.
Jurgen Klopp’s aspect sit eleventh having collected simply two wins from their eight matches up to now. It’s the Reds worst begin to a Premier League season in 10 years and leaves them 13 factors behind Pep Guardiola’s males already. After their 3-2 defeat to Arsenal final weekend Klopp admitted that his crew are already out of the title race however that he’ll proceed to seek for a profitable equation while coping with accidents and adjustments to his tried-and-tested 4-3-3 formation.
Compared Manchester Metropolis are proper the place they need to be. They arrive into the sport sitting second within the desk simply behind Arsenal who’re led by Guardiola’s former assistant coach Mikel Arteta. They’re in search of their eleventh consecutive victory throughout all competitions and with Erling Haaland within the aspect they’ve the capabilities to pile additional harm onto Liverpool.
Comply with all of the motion from Anfield as Liverpool tackle Manchester Metropolis:
Aston Villa vs Chelsea
Aston Villa’s solitary victory within the final 10 league conferences between these sides got here at dwelling on the ultimate day of the 2022/21 season. They’ve drawn one and misplaced eight since then.
Chelsea have received six of their final eight away Premier League video games towards Aston Villa, as many as they’d of their first 19 visits.
Michael Jones16 October 2022 12:35
England and Chelsea defender Reece James set to overlook World Cup with knee harm
England and Chelsea defender Reece James appears set to overlook subsequent month’s World Cup as a consequence of a knee harm that’s anticipated to sideline him for eight weeks.
James, 22, was pressured out of Chelsea’s midweek Champions League win over AC Milan and the extent of the issue has been confirmed after consulting with specialists.
Chelsea mentioned in a quick assertion on their official web site: “Following the knee harm sustained in our away match towards AC Milan, Reece has acquired remedy from the Chelsea medical division and visited a specialist this weekend.
England and Chelsea defender Reece James set to overlook World Cup with knee harm
Chelsea noticed the 22-year-old is anticipated to be sidelined for eight weeks
Michael Jones16 October 2022 12:31
Aston Villa vs Chelsea early crew information and predicted line-ups
Aston Villa will hope to welcome again Leon Bailey after he missed Monday’s draw at Nottingham Forest, whereas Matty Money and Cameron Archer are additionally set to be accessible. Villa stay with out Boubacar Kamara, Lucas Digne and Ludwig Augustinsson whereas Diego Carlos is a long run absentee.
Chelsea will likely be with out Reece James after the fitting again now a doubt for the World Cup after a leg harm suffered at San Siro. N’Golo Kante and Wesley Fofana are additionally out. Chelsea have had time to get well from their 2-0 win over AC Milan however Cesar Azpilicueta, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Conor Gallagher and Kai Havertz will likely be amongst these hopeful of a recall.
Aston Villa: Martinez; Money, Konsa, Mings, Younger; Luiz, Ramsey, McGinn; Coutinho; Watkins, Ings
Chelsea: Kepa; Chalobah, Thiago, Koulibaly; Azpilicueta, Loftus-Cheek, Jorginho, Cucurella; Mount, Aubameyang, Sterling
Michael Jones16 October 2022 12:28
Premier League Sunday
Hey, good afternoon and welcome to The Impartial’s protection of at present’s Premier League motion.
There are 5 matches happening at present with Aston Villa vs Chelsea being the principle focus of the 2pm kick offs earlier than Liverpool host Manchester Metropolis at 4.30pm. Additionally going head-to-head at present are Leeds vs Arsenal, Man Utd vs Newcastle and Southampton vs West Ham with all these video games happening at 2pm.
First up although Chelsea are hoping to proceed their spectacular kind below new boss Graham Potter. They head into the match fourth within the Premier League and might minimize the hole on Tottenham (third) to 4 factors with a victory. Aston Villa are steadily constructing their means into the season, they’re unbeaten in 4 league video games (three attracts, one win) however solely sit two factors above the relegation zone. Steven Gerrard will likely be hoping for a constructive end result towards the Blues to ship Villa flying up the desk.
The primary draw for at present although is the night kick off as Liverpool host Manchester Metropolis. Metropolis have began the season as can be anticipated, sitting one level behind league leaders Arsenal with a 10-game unbeaten streak already below their belts. Erling Haaland is a aim machine and has already discovered the goal 15 occasions in 9 league video games with the Norwegian a certainty to begin at Anfield after sitting out the midweek sport towards FC Copenhagen. In distinction Jurgen Klopp’s Reds are down in eleventh with simply two wins from eight matches however they’ll take coronary heart and confidence from a 7-1 mauling of Rangers within the Champions wherein Mo Salah bought again to goalscoring glory with a six minute and 12 second hat-trick.
Michael Jones16 October 2022 12:25
