The most important part of the season, a “very intense” season of the league, in the words of Jurgen Kloppwill begin today, in a highly contested premier League, where Liverpool once again had a chance to win the title they already achieved in 2020, but their mistakes were few and far between. Manchester City and Arsenal, with a difference of just two points, are lurking in a chase with their eyes on a massive team performance Pep Guardiola. These are the 5 most notable matches of matchday 25 of the English league.
1
Brentford-Liverpool
Saturday 16, 1:30 pm (DAZN)
The return of Ivan Toney, with three goals in four games, has reinvigorated Brentford who, after beating Wolverhampton, are looking up again. They welcome Liverpool to the Gtech Community, who can now count on their star, Mohamed Salah, but not the Hungarian Szoboszlai or Alexander-Arnold, due to injury. Difficult test for Jurgen Klopp’s team, which does not digest the midday schedule well, in a field where it already lost last year (3-1). “If you want to win at Brentford you have to give your best,” warned Klopp, warning of his dangerous direct play and how Thomas Frank’s hard-nosed side exploit fouls and corners.
2
Burnley-Arsenal
Saturday 16, 16.00 (DAZN)
“Consistency gives you a chance. We have to have faith and keep believing,” said Vincent Kompany, ahead of Arsenal’s visit to Turf Moor. Burnley’s Belgian coach continues to rely on a bold style of play that has given him some points so far, but he is sticking with his idea, given the club’s confidence. Now they face a very strong Arsenal in the title fight. “We did a lot of good things in the season and we learned a lot from last year, we have a lot of consistency. “We want to take another step forward,” said an optimistic Arteta, boosted by a surprising 0-6 against West Ham.
3
Fulham-Aston Villa
Saturday 16, 16.00 (DAZN)
Frenchman Kamara, who has a serious ligament injury, and Brazilian central defender Diego Carlos will be two significant casualties in Aston Villa’s midfield and defense to face the visit of the always difficult Craven Cottage in London, with a special environment, which is the old English football Unai Emery’s ‘villains’ have not been able to rediscover their best level after the winter break and they need Ollie Watkins’ goals to hurt a Fulham who have improved with the contribution of Brazilian Rodrigo Muñiz, decisively with a ‘double’ in their victory over Bournemouth.
4
Tottenham-Wolves
Saturday 16, 16.00 (DAZN)
In front of their fiery fans, Spurs defended their privileged fourth place in the Premier League, valiantly won in Ange Postecoglou’s bold style. He cannot count on his two starting full-backs due to injury, the Spanish Pedro Porro and the Italian Udogie. On the other hand, their captain, Korean Son Heung-min, who was key, after his return from the Asia Cup, to defeat Brighton last week, will now start from the bench. He assisted Brennan Johnson in extra time, making the final 2-1. Gary O’Neill’s ‘wolves’ are not easy opponents, with a good attack, although Pedro Neto is a doubt and they are missing Matheus Cunha.
5
Manchester City-Chelsea
Saturday 16, 6:30 pm (DAZN)
Chelsea’s visit to the Etihad in Manchester will test Guardiola’s team’s unstoppable streak over the past month and a half, in which they have strung together victories. All his stars are ready. “We have to win our games, do our job. The rest doesn’t count,” said City’s Catalan coach, who once again committed his team to reaching the highest level in the final phase of the season. It is not known if this was a strategy, but Pochettino, coach of the London Blues, praised him: “Pep is a great coach, one of the best of all time. It is a good opportunity to learn.”
Source: La Verdad
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