After a massive midweek it’s a rather more low-key weekend, but there are still six-pointers in the relegation battle and race for Europe. Can Liverpool make a late dart for the top four?
Game to watch – Liverpool v Tottenham
After a massive midweek, it’s a bit of a weird weekend. We’ve tried really hard to ignore Spurs’ trip to Liverpool but the only other options on the box in the UK this weekend are Palace v West Ham, presumably scheduled for screening when both sides were in the sh*t, and Manchester City’s visit to Fulham. With City ratcheting up the relentlessness, we assume they’ll do the necessary before Arsenal’s clash with Chelsea on Tuesday. So somewhat reluctantly, to Anfield we go for who knows what.
Actually, Liverpool seem to be getting their sh*t together. They’ve won three on the bounce and are undefeated in five since losing 4-1 at City. They made a late dash for a Champions League spot this time two years ago, when they won their last five games to finish in the top four. Despite an absolute sh*tshow of a season so far, they might yet salvage something from it.
Especially since Tottenham and Manchester United still can’t be trusted to swerve catastrophe. United are seven points clear of Liverpool with a game in hand but, as their draw at Spurs reminded us all – not that any of us needed it – they remain woefully soft-centred.
Spurs capitalised to take a point but however positive Ryan Mason attempts to be, it was a poor showing, especially in the first half. After the break, at 2-0 down, they showed a bit of spirit which, pitifully, was enough evidence of improvement. But the first half stank. If they go to Anfield and perform like that, they could get battered. But it depends on which Liverpool show up. We just don’t know anymore.
Team to watch – Leeds United
It was thought the Leicester game in midweek was must-win for Leeds. They drew. So the stakes for Sunday’s trip to Bournemouth are bloody massive.
Javi Gracia’s side were better on Tuesday. Just a smidgen of intensity, fuelled by a raucous Elland Road crowd, prompted an improvement from a run of games where Leeds were battered by Palace and Liverpool, and too easily beaten by Fulham.
But Jamie Vardy’s leveller saw Leeds, players and fans retreat back into the foetal position while Leicester smelled blood. The fact they came out with a point at least gives Gracia something to build on, even if they really needed three.
Bournemouth is massive…
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