10:58
Newcastle boss Steve Bruce is talking to the press. Some juicy stuff coming out, but first some team news for the game against West Brom.
“We’ve got one or two knocks. We’ll see how Isaac Hayden is, he’s been carrying an ankle injury for a week or two. Emil Krafth has got a nasty shin injury so we’ll see how they are today and tomorrow.”
On Callum Wilson: “It’s rest and recovery for him. He’s working with the physios and lightly jogging but he’s unfortunately still going to be a little bit away.”
On Federico Fernández: “He’s trained all week and he might be involved.”
10:52
A morning conspiracy theory to digest.
The Anfield Talk
(@TheAnfieldTalk)Michael Owen on why Mané always stays on his feet:
“Mo Salah is the penalty taker in this team, and if he (Mane) thinks he’s getting a chance to score he thinks ‘well I’m going to score, if I don’t stay on my feet, Mo’s going to get another penalty’’.”
10:43
The latest VAR controversy at Anfield didn’t affect the outcome. But the latest VAR controversy at Craven Cottage did. Here’s Fulham boss Scott Parker on the latest VAR controversy.
Hayters TV
(@HaytersTV)“VAR is killing every bit of emotion in the game we love”
Scott Parker has absolutely nailed it 👏
🔗 https://t.co/mwVtSgAGib pic.twitter.com/lObea1CMnZ
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10:38
Preamble
And here we go again…
Manchester City’s attempt to win their 257th consecutive game faces a stern challenge this weekend. Not just because of form books and windows but derby rivals United have a genuinely good record against them. Expect a 2-0 win for City then.
But it’s the battle for a Champions League spot where it’s really all happening, baby. With United (51pts) wobbling and Leicester (50pts) limping, Chelsea (47pts), Everton (46pts), West Ham (45pts), Liverpool (43pts) and Spurs (42pts) could all come with a late run.
Chelsea look by far the safest bets after their impressive win at Anfield on Thursday night while Everton are perfecting the 1-0 Richarlison so look dangerous too. If Liverpool play all their remaining games away from home, then maybe Jurgen Klopp’s men can salvage something from this strangest of seasons.
At the bottom, Sheffield United and West Brom have a mighty task to avoid the drop but Brighton and Newcastle are twitching with Fulham still showing signs of encouragement. The Cottagers travel to Anfield on Sunday so pencil that in for a 1-0 away win.
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