For a team locked in a battle for a first top-flight title for 29 years every league game has huge significance. But for Liverpool, Sunday’s trip to Old Trafford to play Manchester United is a match which has ascended to even greater levels of importance: it’s a derby against a buoyant and bitter rival and a game in hand on the closest title contender which can send Jurgen Klopp’s side back to the top of the Premier League. Pretty big then. Manchester City are the current leaders, but their involvement in the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea, also on Sunday, allows the Reds the opportunity to jump back into the position that they have held for 14 of their 26 matchdays of this campaign. Klopp’s side had monopolised the No1 spot for 94 days between a 4-0 thrashing of Bournemouth on 8 December and 6 February, when City’s 2-0 win away at Merseyside rivals Everton broke the spell of dominance. Having been held to a disappointing 0-0 draw by Bayern Munich at … [Read more...] about Premier League title-chasing Liverpool face moment of truth in Manchester United clash
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Karlan Grant has shown he’s Premier League ready, says Huddersfield Town boss
0 Have your say HUDDERSFIELD TOWN head coach Jan Siewert believes Karlan Grant is already showing why the Premier League club bought the striker in January. The 21-year-old arrived from Charlton Athletic for £2m in one of only two incoming deals secured by the Terriers in the last transfer window.Grant was this week credited with Town’s late consolation in the 2-1 defeat to Arsenal earlier this month. It means he is already level with Steve Mounie in the goalscoring stakes this term and one ahead of Laurent Depoitre.“That has definitely given him a lift,” said Siewert, who heads to Newcastle United on Saturday hoping to secure his first point at the fourth attempt.“He directly came to me after the (Arsenal) game and said, ‘Boss it was my goal’. I said ‘I saw it’.“Now it is proved that it was his goal, so it has given him a lift and also in training he is coming on more and more I would say. He has shown … [Read more...] about Karlan Grant has shown he’s Premier League ready, says Huddersfield Town boss
La Liga ‘Not Aware’ of Premier League Interest in President Javier Tebas
Javier Tebas Juan Naharro Gimenez/Getty Images La Liga has said it is not aware of any approach made by the Premier League to its president, Javier Tebas. The Times's Martin Ziegler reported Tebas has been identified by the Premier League to possibly succeed Richard Scudamore as chief executive. Scudamore stood down from the role last year after almost 20 years in charge. Susanna Dinnage, global president of Animal Planet, was then named as his successor before she decided to walk away from the role in December. Per ESPN FC's Adriana Garcia, La Liga has stated it is unaware of any interest from the Premier League, but added the link is flattering: " We are not aware of this supposed interest. That said, if a competition as important as the Premier League is taking note of the work being done by La Liga, including its president, clubs and employees, it is a source of pride for the entire organisation. "Javier has a … [Read more...] about La Liga ‘Not Aware’ of Premier League Interest in President Javier Tebas
Premier League big six goalkeeper analysis: Hugo Lloris making up for errors, Alisson outplaying David De Gea, Kepa falls short
It's been an eventful year for Hugo Lloris. There was the World Cup win in Russia. There was his drink-driving arrest and a feeling of 'emptiness' after the emotional drain of the summer. Now Tottenham are clinging on to a title race and on the verge of the Champions League quarter-finals. The backdrop to Lloris's season has been a string of high-profile errors. In the World Cup final he tried to dribble out of trouble inside his six-yard box only to be tackled by and concede a goal to Mario Mandzukic. Spurs had Lloris at least in part to blame for a catastrophic start to their European campaign. Manager Mauricio Pochettino claimed Lloris' rash decision to come charging off his line and leave his goal gaping for Philippe Coutinho to score after 92 seconds played a bigger role in the defeat to Barcelona than Lionel Messi's masterclass. Lloris was then sent off with Spurs 2-1 up at PSV in a match they ended up drawing. His decision-making has been questionable since, too, notably … [Read more...] about Premier League big six goalkeeper analysis: Hugo Lloris making up for errors, Alisson outplaying David De Gea, Kepa falls short
Premier League rumours: Manchester United wanted Newcastle star
Here are the latest Premier League rumours from around the web: Newcastle United record signing Miguel Almiron was interesting Manchester United before his January move, according to his agent. (ParaguayTVHD)Chelsea and Liverpool are monitoring Khephren Thuram - the son of former France international Lilian Thuram, who is sign a professional contract at Monaco. (Daily Mail)Manchester United are set to hand striker Marcus Rashford a new six-year contract after making a breakthrough with negotiations. (Daily Mirror)Real Madrid may use Gareth Bale as a part of a deal to lure Chelsea's Eden Hazard and Tottenham's Christian Eriksen to the Spain. (Marca)Paris Saint Germain are planning a move for Chelsea forward Callum Hudson-Odoi after Bayern Munich saw a £35m bid turned down in January. (The Sun)Arsenal's hopes of signing James Rodriguez look slim after the Colombian suggested he will return to parent club Real Madrid at the end of the season. (Daily Mirror)Meanwhile, Arsenal have … [Read more...] about Premier League rumours: Manchester United wanted Newcastle star