League leaders Liverpool, coming off two consecutive draws against Fulham (2-2) and Newcastle (3-3), aim to keep Chelsea at a safe distance. This afternoon, the Reds visit a fired-up Tottenham, buoyed by their thrilling 4-3 victory over Manchester United in the Carabao Cup quarterfinals. Liverpool also secured success midweek in the League Cup, defeating Southampton 2-1 at St. Mary’s Stadium.
Should Tottenham hand Liverpool their first defeat of the season, Chelsea could capitalize by extending their unbeaten streak to 11 matches and securing their eighth consecutive win across all competitions with a victory against Everton. The Blues wrapped up the Conference League group stage this week in dominant fashion: six wins from six games, 18 points earned, 26 goals scored, and only five conceded, boasting both the best attack and best defense.
Fulham also takes the field at 3:00 PM, hosting Southampton at Craven Cottage. It's a crucial opportunity for the Cottagers, who are eyeing fifth place, currently held by a struggling Manchester City. At King Power Stadium, a relegation battle unfolds between Leicester and Wolverhampton. The hosts are reeling from a 4-0 defeat away to Newcastle, while the visitors, sitting second-to-last in the standings, are winless in four games, all ending in losses.
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Meanwhile, Amorim’s inconsistent Manchester United host a surging Bournemouth, currently sixth in the table and just three points shy of the Champions League zone. The Red Devils, after their comeback derby win over City, were eliminated from the EFL Cup by Tottenham and now sit six points behind fourth place, the coveted entry point to Europe’s top club competition.
