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You could be forgiven, though, for thinking there is a much stronger bond between two men from the same country, whose paths from young heavy-metal upstarts to coaching heavyweights have taken eerily similar paths. There are striking facets in each man's style of play too. The high intensity pressing, the devastating speed of the counter-attack, the fluidity of the forwards. PL FIXTURES | RESULTS | POINTS TABLE Now, whether you are a believer in fate or coincidence, the two are set to battle in the Premier League for the first time on Thursday when Chelsea – unbeaten so far under Tuchel – visit Anfield to take on Klopp's Liverpool. With that in mind, let's take a trip down memory lane. BECOMING THE MAINZ MAN "I had fourth-division feet and a first-division head". Even as a player, Klopp always believed his talents were better suited to the touchline than inside the white lines and it was at second-tier Mainz – where he made over 300 league appearances as a … [Read more...] about Liverpool v Chelsea: Klopp and Tuchel take familiar paths to Premier League showdown

Jordan Pickford's tackle on Virgil van Dijk? Harry Maguire's WWE move on Cesar Azpilicueta? Eric Dier's handball against Newcastle United? Barely a matchday seems to go by without some kind of controversy, but just how bad are these decisions? Is the VAR really making a catastrophic error? Or are these decisions actually correct? It was VAR that took centre stage yet again as Manchester United were left frustrated by a penalty controversy at Stamford Bridge in their goalless draw against Chelsea. United came into the game, hoping to close the gap between them and leaders Manchester City. Instead they now sit 12 points behind the Cityzens as their title hopes fade following a run of one win from four games. PL RESULTS | POINTS TABLE | FIXTURES Marcus Rashford's powerfully hit free-kick was parried out by Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. Mason Greenwood moved to pick up the rebound and was challenged by Callum Hudson-Odoi, who appeared to nudge the ball with his … [Read more...] about VAR and controversies go hand in hand in Premier League

Jurgen Klopp is usually a glass half-full bloke, and the German head coach is adamant he has become a better manager during a season of struggle for Liverpool. [ MORE: How to watch PL in the USA ] The reigning Premier League champions currently sit 22 points off league leaders Manchester City and heading into their clash against Chelsea at Anfield on Thursday (start time, 3:15pm ET on Peacock Premium ), Klopp’s boys are locked in a tough battle to just finish in the top four. With injuries galore, especially to key defensive players, Klopp told our partners in the UK at Sky Sports about their main issue this season Latest Liverpool news Liverpool – Chelsea: How to watch, injury news, start time, odds, prediction Transfer news: Raphael Varane to Manchester United, Liverpool Three things we learned: Sheffield United – Liverpool “Most of the problems are as a result of the injury situation,” Klopp said. “This year we have faced … [Read more...] about Klopp: I’m a better manager after Liverpool struggles

Liverpool – Chelsea will be an incredible game at Anfield on Thursday (start time 3:15pm ET on Peacock Premium ) as both Premier League giants are locked in a battle to finish in the top four. STREAM LIVERPOOL – CHELSEA LIVE Chelsea currently have 44 points in the Premier League, while Liverpool have 43. This is pivotal in their top four hopes. Liverpool are coming off the back of a morale-boosting win at Sheffield United but they continue to struggle with defensive injuries. Jurgen Klopp’s side are battling through it and, like Chelsea, are in a positive position in their UEFA Champions League last 16 tie. All is not lost for the reigning Premier League champions as Klopp faces his countryman, Thomas Tuchel. As for Chelsea, Tuchel remains unbeaten as their manager and he has shored up their defensive issues to set the foundation for his spell in charge of the Blues. Their dour draw at home against Manchester United last weekend proved that he may need to loosen the … [Read more...] about Liverpool – Chelsea: How to watch, injury news, start time, odds, prediction

In the latest transfer news, Erling Haaland has apparently revealed the only six teams he would leave Borussia Dortmund for, while Liverpool have been linked with Houssem Aouar and Yves Bissuoma. [ MORE: How to watch PL in the USA ] Starting with Erling Haaland, let’s look at this intriguing report from Germany which states he has drawn up a wishlist of potential new destinations. Latest transfer news ‘Ask Zizou’ – Mourinho would prefer no questions on Gareth... Juventus exercise permanent transfer option for USMNT’s McKennie Transfer news: Raphael Varane to Manchester United, Liverpool Which clubs does Haaland want to sign for? According to German outlet Bild , Haaland is keen to join one of Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus, Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool. That sound you can hear is the hearts of Chelsea fans everywhere shattering. Per the report, Chelsea have ‘no chance’ of signing Haaland as the 20-year-old is … [Read more...] about Transfer news: Haaland wishlist clubs; Aouar, Bissouma to Liverpool