Last season Liverpool took a short break and managed to gain strength and tournament motivation. In the new tournament of the Premier League, the Lersisides headed for the 20th title of the champion of England, for which there are all the prerequisites and financial possibilities. After 15 rounds of the current championship, the “red” chalked up 10 victories and four peaceful outcomes, which brought 34 points and so far the second position. However, the distance to the first Manchester City is only one point. It is impossible not to note the best performance of the team in the attacking line, which has distinguished itself 44 times, of which 13 goals were scored by Salah. In December the hosts defeated Everton (4:1) and Wolverhampton (1:0). The team confidently passed the distance of the group stage, where Jurgen Klopp’s charges showed the maximum result, which equals to six wins out of six possible and 17 goals scored in six rounds. By the way, this is a record for English clubs in the group stages of the Champions League. In the last game Liverpool beat Milan 2:1 away. Jones, Firmino and Elliot, who has an ankle injury, will not be able to play today.
Leeds showed hope for a season in the League Cup, where the team had a successful start, but after beating Crewe (3:0) and Fulham (1:0), the Whites were unable to oppose Arsenal in London and left this draw. In the Premier League championship the peacocks managed to get three victories and drew seven times after 15 rounds, which brought them 16 points and 15th position in the standings. In the last three fights, Marcelo Bielsa’s charges did not know defeat, having a draw with Brighton (0:0), success with Crystal Palace (1:0) and a peaceful outcome in a duel with Brentford (2:2). The weakest link of the team is the attack line, which differed once per game on average. Today Bamford and Koch, who has a groin injury, will not be able to take part in the game.
