This year Chelsea became the first finalist of the English League Cup. At the beginning of the month the Blues beat Tottenham with a score 2:0 and consolidated their success a week later. In January the wards of Thomas Tuchel started in the FA Cup, where at the first stage they left no chance to the modest Chesterfield (5:1). It is impossible not to recall the successful performances of the pensioners in the Champions League, where at the group stage the aristocrats took second place, losing only to Juventus. For 23 rounds of the current championship of the English Premier League, the hosts of today’s match recorded 12 victories and eight peaceful outcomes, which brought 44 points and third place in the standings. It is impossible not to note the second indicator of the team in the league in terms of the quality of the attack line, which differed 46 times. In 2022 the team did not win, having a draw with Liverpool (2:2), a defeat against Manchester City (0:1) and a draw with Brighton (1:1). Chilwell, Chalobah, Mendy, Christensen and James, who has a hip injury, will not be able to play today.
In the last two matches Liverpool fought for the right to play in the final of the English League Cup. If in the first game against Arsenal a peaceful outcome was recorded, then the second match brought a confident success to the Merseysiders. In addition, Jurgen Klopp’s wards confidently went through the tournament distance in the Champions League group stage, where they won six matches and reached the playoffs. The campaign in the Premier League for the 20th title of the champion has not yet been called successful. Over 21 rounds the Reds have chalked up 13 wins and six draws, which equate to 45 points and second position. The gap from the leader is 11 points. It is impossible not to note the best indicator of the team in the league in terms of the quality of the attack, which differed 55 times. In January today’s guests drew against Chelsea (2:2) and beat Brentford (3:0). Elliot, Phillips, Thiago, Salah, Origi, Oxlade-Chambers, Mane and Keita will not be able to enter the field today. More accurate soccer prediction can be obtained from the link provided.