Richarlison leading from the front with an early goal set the tone Everton needed to pull off a historic victory at Anfield on Saturday. After the 2-0 win, Everton will go undefeated against Liverpool for the first time since the 2010-2011 season. The result is crucial for Carlo Ancelotti’s men and will be a great motivator to continue their climb up the table. The Toffees currently find themselves in 7th with 40 points and a double game-week coming up.
What has gone wrong with Liverpool? A string of poor goal keeping from Alisson? Injuries? Fatigue from Champions League? Liverpool have been under fire for weeks now after multiple uninspired showings, which has resulted in one win and four losses in the last five games. This team arguably had one of the best premier league campaigns ever last year and as of recent, quite the opposite. In the next week they will face off against last place Sheffield United and fifth place Chelsea. Everyone will expect a positive result at Sheffield but Chelsea will be a true test of their leadership, will to fight and character. Look for a dormant Mohammad Salah to bag a goal or two and Goal keeper Alisson to have an emotional outing, after news of his father unexpectedly passing this week.
Game-week 26 will start early Saturday morning when West Ham pay a visit to Manchester city, a clash of top four sides. Yet again, look for City to hold the ball and score brilliant team goals while dominating the tempo. The Hammers stand their best chance by winning the ball back and taking some possession away from City; something every team has failed to do thus far this season.
Monday night Southampton will travel to Everton, which is an interesting matchup of two teams fighting for different things. The Saint’s newest addition Takumi Minamino (on loan from Liverpool) could be crucial as he attacks down Everton’s weaker right side, played by Captain Séamus Coleman. Look for rapid counter attacks from Southampton and expect a goal from the hungry striker Danny Ings.
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