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How will the English Premier League's "Big 6" rank this season?
FT’s own Siphosethu has thrown his predictions into the hat regarding the final placement of the “Big 6” on the English Premier League table come May 2020 and Arsenal fans won’t be quite impressed. How do you think they will fare? Or will perhaps an underdog creep in and still any of the spot?
Giant slayer & African studded Leicester take aim at Liverpool
With more than 6 African players available for selection in Liverpool and Leicester’s Premier League meeting, we could be treated to an AFCON 2019 ‘warm up match’ away from the continent.
Liverpool vs Man City, the tale of two North Africans
Matchday 8 of the English Premier League brings a nail bitting contest featuring two unbeaten teams looking to beat the hell out of each other, Liverpool and Manchester City. Tied on points at the top of the standings and separated by goal difference; the North African brothers could be the real difference come Sunday.
UCL: Trouble in paradise? Liverpool toothless in Naples while Koulibaly shines
Liverpool beat PSG 3-2 on matchday 1 in the UEFA Champions League but were left licking their wounds in Italy as Napoli deservedly finished the match as 1-0 winners. Klopp’s men are winless in their last 3 matches and face Manchester City over the weekend. It looks like there may be urgent matters to be addressed in the Reds setup even after enjoying a surreal start to this campaign.
Premier League Round Up - United grind out 2-1 win
Mourinho and Rashford help United regain a stonger hold on second place
Bony Goal Lifts Swansea, Mahrez Shines For Leicester, and Mo Salah Can’t Stop Scoring
The ex-Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony scored the only goal of the match between Swansea and West Brom on Saturday in the English Premier League.
Klopp Calls on the 12th Player to Make All the Difference
In their last Champions League outing, Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool gave up a 3-0 lead to eventually draw 3-3 with Sevilla in Spain suspending their qualification to the next round.