Liverpool travel to Sunderland this evening in what promises to be a crucial Premier League clash. Sunderland, currently 11th with 36 points, remain unbeaten at home this season. Liverpool sit 6th on 39 points and know victory is vital after both Chelsea and Manchester United dropped points yesterday.
Softfootball gathered, History favours the Reds. In the last 10 meetings between the two sides, Liverpool have recorded six wins and four draws, with Sunderland failing to secure a single victory. However, the home side’s impressive record at the Stadium of Light adds another layer of difficulty. Liverpool will also be without Szoboszlai, who received a red card in their recent defeat to Manchester City.
Speaking of City, Pep Guardiola’s side host Fulham as they look to tighten the title race. City are currently on 50 points, six behind Arsenal who sit on 56. A win would temporarily cut the gap to three points before Arsenal play. Fulham, 12th with 34 points, have struggled historically against City, losing all of their last 10 meetings.
Aston Villa, sitting on 47 points, are also in the mix and just three points behind City. They host Brighton and will see this as an opportunity to keep pressure on the top spots. Villa have dominated recent encounters against Brighton, with seven wins and two draws in their last 10 meetings, while Brighton have managed just one win.
Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest face Wolves, who are coming off a 3:1 defeat to Chelsea, while Crystal Palace take on Burnley, who remain deep in the relegation battle. With the title race tightening and European spots still up for grabs, this matchday could significantly shape the Premier League table.
