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Preview: Liverpool vs Everton – Team News, Predicted Line-ups, Prediction
Liverpool will bid to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they host Everton in the Merseyside derby on Saturday evening. The Reds have lost their way with three league defeats on the bounce and that has left them a staggering 16 points behind runaway leaders Manchester City. The focus from now on will remain on qualifying for the Champions League. They are currently sixth in the table, two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea. Jurgen Klopp’s side will go into the game with some momentum after securing a 2-0 win over RB Leipzig in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 in midweek. Meanwhile, the Toffees have recently suffered back-to-back losses in the league and they are currently three points and one place behind the Reds with a game in hand. Key Stats: Liverpool h...
‘I’m 100% sure’ – Fabrizio Romano claims Everton won’t sell 20y/o for less than €70m
Paris Saint-Germain took Barcelona to the cleaners at the Camp Nou last night, coming from behind to secure a 4-1 victory in the first-leg of the Champions League last-16. Kylian Mbappe bagged a hat-trick, with Everton loanee Moise Kean scoring the other goal. The 20-year-old joined PSG on a season-long loan last summer and has since registered 14 goals across all competitions. Everton fans were impressed with his performance against Barcelona last night, and manager Carlo Ancelotti and Director of Football Marcel Brands would have been pleased too. Kean’s loan deal at PSG does not include an option to buy, and the player’s market value has surely risen given his recent performances. It remains to be seen whether the French giants will look to secure his services on a permanent basis, but ...
‘Excellent’, ‘Unstoppable’: Some Man City fans react to attacker’s display vs Everton
A section of Manchester City fans on Twitter reacted to the performance of Riyad Mahrez during the club’s 3-1 Premier League win over Everton at Goodison Park. The Algeria international had recently gone through a rough patch and he managed only one goal and one assist from his 10 league appearances prior to facing the Toffees. With the minor injury to Ilkay Gundogan, Mahrez got the chance to return to the starting line-up against Carlo Ancelotti’s side and he changed the complexion of the game in the second half. The scores were level at 1-1 in the 63rd minute when the 29-year-old came up with a trademark curling strike from outside the box to beat Jordan Pickford at the far post. Mahrez had been struggling in the final third of late but made amends with an excellent first-time shot which...
Predicted Everton starting XI: Ancelotti to make five changes, 26-year-old returns
Everton will face Manchester City in the Premier League on Wednesday night at Goodison Park. The Toffees are heading into this game on the back of a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Fulham. They are up against the Premier League leaders who have won 16 games in a row in all competitions. Team News Ahead of the match, Ancelotti revealed yesterday that striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin won’t take any part in the game. The England striker is still not yet fully fit, but he is expected to return soon. However, the likes of James Rodriguez, Jordan Pickford and Allan could return to the side. Ancelotti also hinted that Josh King, the January signing from Bournemouth, needs more time to get adopt tactically at Everton. He is unlikely to start against Pep Guardiola’s side but could make the benc...
Report: Liverpool have made Everton target their top summer transfer target
According to the Mirror, Liverpool have made Torino centre-back Gleison Bremer their top summer transfer target following their defensive struggles so far this term. Sportslens View The Premier League defending champions are all but out of the title race following Saturday’s 3-1 defeat at the hands of Leicester City, and they will need to make quality additions to their squad when the next transfer window opens. While Liverpool brought in Ben Davies from Preston North End and Ozan Kabak on loan from Schalke 04 last month following long-term injuries to Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip, it appears that they still plan to sign another centre-back and Bremer has emerged as their man. They are not the only ones keen on the Brazilian, though, with city rivals Everton also keeping tabs ...
Liverpool forced into more changes, Tottenham boss set to shuffle pack
The 24th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some exciting match-ups, particularly towards the top of the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the weekend. The action is already underway this weekend, with Leicester City going head-to-head with Liverpool at the King Power Stadium. The Foxes recovered from a goal down to secure a 3-1 victory – James Maddison, Jamie Vardy and Harvey Barnes got the goals. Crystal Palace versus Burnley is the 3.00 pm kick-off, but most fans will be eagerly awaiting the early evening fixture. Manchester City have swept all before them over the last few weeks and look a good bet to continue their stunning form against Tottenham Hotspur. Guardiola has a strong City squ...
Ederson ahead of Liverpool and Arsenal keepers in potential goalscorers list
Is there any better sight in football than seeing a goalkeeper come up for a corner? Everyone watches in anticipation, hoping to see the impossible happen right before our eyes. Most of the time, the corner is cleared, and that’s that. But, on the rare occasion, we see our unlikely hero emerge à la Jimmy Glass. But who from the Premier League is most likely to provide us with this almost unprecedented moment? Here is a ranking of every starting Premier League goalkeeper based on their goalscoring ability. 20) Sam Johnstone – West Bromwich Albion Sam Johnstone leaving his penalty box, most likely setting off an ankle tag Goalkeepers using their feet? Big Sam doesn’t like any of that tippy tappy nonsense. Get back on your line and do your job. 19) Lukasz Fabianski – West Ham United As t...
West Ham set for injury boost, Chelsea hoping star will return
The Premier League season continues this weekend, with the 24th round of fixtures featuring some high-profile matches. There are four games on Saturday, two of which will have a big bearing on proceedings at the top of the EPL table. The action gets underway at 12.30 pm as Leicester City welcome Liverpool to the King Power Stadium. Both teams head into the game in the top four and will be eager to pick up three points to keep themselves in the title hunt. Crystal Palace versus Burnley is next on the agenda, but that will merely serve as a warm-up for the early evening game. Table-topping Manchester City have been in imperious form over the past few weeks and will fancy their chances of beating Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium. There are four games on Sunday, with the pick of the bun...
‘Doing really well’: Ancelotti impressed with ‘dynamic’ Everton player who has ‘improved a lot’
Carlo Ancelotti has showered heaps of praise on Everton midfielder Tom Davies in his press conference today. Ahead of Everton’s Premier League clash against Fulham on Sunday, Ancelotti has spoken highly of Davies and it will surely boost the youngster’s confidence. The 22-year-old struggled to make an impact under Ancelotti last season, and there were even suggestions that he should be sent out on loan. With Everton bolstering their midfield this summer by signing Allan and Abdoulaye Doucoure, it was feared that Davies would really struggle to get games. However, he has made eight Premier League starts this season and has got better with time. He was outstanding against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup on Wednesday, and many fans felt that it was his best performance to date. Ancelotti seem...
Ancelotti says two players won’t play on Sunday + Everton star to sign deal ‘next week’
Everton will face Fulham at Goodison Park in the Premier League on Sunday. With two big games coming up against Manchester City and Liverpool, Carlo Ancelotti will be hoping to get the winning momentum going with a victory against the Cottagers. The Toffees are heading into the game on the back of a thrilling 5-4 win against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup in midweek. Dominic Calvert-Lewin picked up a knock in that game, and the England striker won’t be available for selection against Fulham. Ancelotti has confirmed that Jordan Pickford will also miss out. Calvert-Lewin & Pickford unavailable for Sunday. Wednesday a realistic target for both, according to Ancelotti — Patrick Boyland (@Paddy_Boyland) February 12, 2021 Calvert-Lewin has been sensational for the Toffees this season, manag...
Report: Everton plotting summer move for German centre-back
According to Bild, Everton are keeping tabs on Freiburg centre-back Keven Schlotterbeck ahead of potential summer swoop. According to BILD, Everton have shown an interest in signing Freiburg central defender Keven Schlotterbeck. Young, talented and has a contract that’s expiring at the end of next season. Probably wouldn’t cost too much to sign this summer. — Stefan Bienkowski (@SBienkowski) February 12, 2021 Sportslens View The 23-year-old has around 17 months left on his current contract at the Bundesliga side and is expected to be sold when the next transfer window opens. Everton are not short of options at centre-back, but they clearly can do with more quality and depth. Carlo Ancelotti’s pipped Tottenham Hotspur to a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals following a 5-4 victo...
Carlo Ancelotti posts three-word message after FA Cup win, Everton players react on Twitter
Everton moved to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup after beating Tottenham Hotspur 5-4 in a pulsating thriller at Goodison Park. After 4-4 at the regular time, the tie moved to the extra-time. Bernard scored the winner in the seventh minute of the extra time to take the Toffees to the next round of the competition. Carlo Ancelotti was the coolest man amidst the mayhem, blowing on a steaming cup of tea while people around him reacted wildly. Carlo Ancelotti’s reaction to going 5-4 up vs. Spurs 😂 (🎥 via @btsportfootball) pic.twitter.com/Evpmv0CkZG — B/R Football (@brfootball) February 10, 2021 The Italian, one of the most decorated managers of all times, took to Twitter to express his reaction after the game. He wrote: Incredible…Very pleased. #COYB #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter....
