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United States Everton vs Brighton prediction: How will Premier League fixture play out today?
Chelsea welcome Liverpool to Stamford Bridge for a massive game in the Premier League title race
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Chelsea play Liverpool in a massive game in the Premier League title race on Sunday.
The Blues have dropped off the pace at the top of the table in recent weeks and now sit 11 points behind league leaders Manchester City after the champions came back to beat Arsenal on Saturday. Manager Thomas Tuchel has Covid and injury problems to address with Reece James the latest first-team star to be forced onto the sidelines. A bigger concern is Romelu Lukaku with the emergence of the striker’s controversial interview this week costing him his place in the squad.
Jurgen Klopp has Covid issues of his own with Alisson, Roberto Firmino and Joel Matip joining the manager himself in missing the game with suspected positive tests. The Reds will be desperate to get back on track after defeat at Leicester last time out with Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane featuring for the final time before jetting off to the Africa Cup of Nations later this week.
Follow all the latest Premier League updates and analysis throughout the afternoon here:
So, 12 goals in the opening three Premier League matches of the day. What does the fourth and final one have in store?
On paper, it should be a blockbuster.
Dylan Terry2 January 2022 15:59
Dan James added a third for Leeds in the dying moments at Elland Road.
Here are the Premier League results then:
- Brentford 2-1 Aston Villa
- Leeds 3-1 Burnley
- Everton 2-3 Brighton
Dylan Terry2 January 2022 15:55
It’s midfielder Fabinho’s 100th Premier League appearance for Liverpool this afternoon. And it is also 200 Premier League appearances for full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Congrats to both. They’ll want to cap landmark games off with a win.
Dylan Terry2 January 2022 15:53
Chelsea fans beginning to filter into Stamford Bridge, including those in the safe standing area this afternoon.
History being made at this Premier League clash.
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Dylan Terry2 January 2022 15:50
The visitors have arrived at Stamford Bridge ahead of their huge clash with Chelsea this afternoon. They are without Jurgen Klopp, but still a force to be reckoned with.
A reminder that Alisson, Joel Matip and Roberto Firmino are all unavailable after suspected Covid-19 positives.
Thiago Alcantara and Takumi Minamino also unavailable due to injuries.
Dylan Terry2 January 2022 15:46
Mads Roerslev may just have won it for Brentford here! They have been second best for most of this game but Thomas Frank’s side have turned things around.
Emi Martinez thwarted Roerslev’s initial attempt but at the second time of asking the Brentford man lashed it home.
Dylan Terry2 January 2022 15:43
So Chelsea are without Romelu Lukaku. Liverpool are without Alisson and Roberto Firmino.
Which side will be hampered more? You imagine Chelsea had a bit more time to prepare for Lukaku’s absence - not that the situation surrounding it is at all ideal.
Dylan Terry2 January 2022 15:39
Stuart Dallas has netted for Leeds and they have now regained their advantage over Burnley in a huge relegation six-pointer.
Can it be a huge relegation six-pointer on 2 January? Well, I’m saying it can be.
Dylan Terry2 January 2022 15:37
Or not! Anthony Gordon has also helped himself to a brace as Everton pull themselves back into the game once more.
Can the hosts find an equaliser inside the final 15 minutes?
Dylan Terry2 January 2022 15:35
Alexis Mac Allister has netted his second of the game to restore Brighton’s two-goal lead against Everton at Goodison Park.
That should be that?
Dylan Terry2 January 2022 15:33
