After last week’s goalless draw with Manchester United, Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool side look to snap a four-match winless run in the Premier League tonight. Sean Dyche’s Burnley await them next on Merseyside, after 1-0 defeats vs. United and West Ham themselves. Are they capable of pulling off an unlikely upset, or can the defending champions return to winning ways? Continue reading
Having aggravated a previous knee injury during Monday’s 5-0 thrashing against Burnley, the 32-year-old’s Premier League season appears over. He now faces a race to be fit for their Champions League second-leg clash with Real Madrid in August.
In a week where small-sided group training sessions have been approved and are getting underway across England’s top-flight, managers and players alike are having their say as Project Restart makes a leap forward towards resuming play. Continue reading
Burnley captain and defender Ben Mee has voiced his belief that footballers can ‘get over’ playing at neutral venues, if it means that fans get a morale boost from the sport resuming play during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Frank Lampard spoke highly of Tammy Abraham’s progression, revealed updates on Olivier Giroud’s future with Inter Milan lurking and delivered some interesting insight in the build-up to their lunchtime clash against Burnley tomorrow. Continue reading
Goals from Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford saw Manchester United finish the calendar year with an important 2-0 away win over Burnley, ensuring they close the gap on their top-four rivals as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men target consistency and continuity in 2020.
A brace each for Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane saw Liverpool close the gap back to one point behind Premier League leaders Manchester City, after their 4-2 home win over Burnley on Sunday afternoon. Which players impressed while others struggled at Anfield? Continue reading
Last summer’s shoulder injury has hampered Nick Pope and his progress – but should he stay patient at Burnley or depart with Arsenal reportedly interested? Continue reading
Goals from Johann Berg Gudmundsson and Sam Vokes proved enough for Burnley to snatch all three points in south Wales, against a Cardiff side who worked hard but were punished for lacking a clinical edge. Joe Hart made two important saves and displayed his quality as the hosts pressed, but it was not enough – despite Josh Murphy’s well-taken strike to equalise.
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The phrase legend is often thrown around with ease in football as top-quality players aim to leave their mark on clubs across the world while winning silverware and supporters in the process. Continue reading
Some said he was overpriced. Others argued he’d struggle to settle. Still more suggested better alternatives were available. In the current market, what can £18.5m buy you? It does not guarantee match-winning quality. Watford have learned the hard way after acquiring Andre Gray’s services last summer.
Top-quality goalkeepers are, simply, in short supply at the highest level. So who are five of the Premier League’s best prospects?
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