Stoke vs Liverpool live: Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino turn things around for the Reds
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Your support makes all the difference.Liverpool will bid to bounce back from the disappointment of their mid-week draw with Bournemouth as they take on Stoke this Saturday.
Mark Hughes’ men are suffering from a sudden loss in form having succumbed to defeats in their last three games. As a result, the Potters now sit in 12th place in the league with 36 points to their name.
As for Liverpool, their recent draw with Bournemouth has put their hopes of European football on hold as the battle for a top-four spot heats up. Jurgen Klopp’s men cannot afford to slip up again.
Follow all of the action with our liveblog below.
When is it?
Kick-off is 3.00pm, Saturday 8 April, at the bet365 Stadium.
Where can I watch it?
The game won’t be broadcast live on TV but replays will be available on MOTD from 10.30pm.
It’s a big game for…
Emre Can. With Jordan Henderson, Adam Lallana and now Sadio Mane all out of the equation, the German midfielder can expect a busy day at the office on Saturday. Can struggled against Leicester in February when he was tasked with anchoring the Liverpool midfield but has gone on to find his feet since. Stoke head into the game with three successive defeats to their name but Can would be wise to have his wits about him on Saturday against a typically resilient side.
Remember when…
Stoke embarrassed Liverpool 6-1 at the end of the 2014/15 season? Steven Gerrard was sent off in his final game for the club as the Potters ran riot against Brendan Rodgers’ side on.
Player to watch…
Xherdan Shaqiri. The former Bayern Munich and Inter Milan player is expected to make his first appearance for Stoke this weekend after a lengthy injury spell on the sideline. The Swiss hasn’t featured for the side since January but given the technical quality of his game, and the ability to make something out of nothing, Shaqiri will be one player to keep a close eye.
Last three meetings…
Liverpool 4 Stoke 1, Premier League, December 2016
Liverpool 4 Stoke 1, Premier League, April 2016
Liverpool 0 Stoke 1, League Cup, January 2016
Form guide…
Stoke: LLLDWL
Liverpool: DWDWWL
Odds…
Stoke to win: 3/1
Liverpool to win: 94/100
Draw: 13/5
(Odds provided by Bet 888)
84 MINS
Trippier opens up the Watford defence with a sublime ball to find Son. The forward looks up and connects nicely with the strike, but he is denied by the woodwork.
87 MINS
Success presses into the area, but he is quickly shut down by a sea of Tottenham shirts. Trippier dives in and knocks the ball away from the 21-year-old and out of play. Corner kick to The Hornets.
88 MINS
Substitution: Son is replaced by Onomah.
He didn't quite find the hat-trick that he so desperately wanted, but two goals and a terrific display will be surely be enough to please the Spurs fans. He came close to securing the match ball, but he was denied by the woodwork on two occasions.
90 MINS
There will be a minimum of three additional minutes. Mazzarri is eagerly awaiting that final whistle.
FULL TIME
TOTTENHAM 4 - 0 WATFORD
Spurs continue to close the gap on Chelsea at the top of the pile, following a top display against a lacklustre Watford side. Son scored two, along with Alli and Dier securing their place on the score sheet. The visitors started well, but this joy was short lived for Mazzarri and his men. This victory could prove pivotal for Spurs, especially if Chelsea slip up against Bournemouth later today.
Up next, we will be covering all of the 15:00pm kick-off's. Stay tuned/
Our 15:00 kick-off's are as follows:
Stoke City vs Liverpool
Middlesbrough vs Burnley
West Ham vs Swansea City
West Brom vs Southampton
Manchester City vs Hull
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