Liverpool

Liverpool-Wolverhampton Wanderers

Will the hosts' good form continue?

What twists will the final day bring? Liverpool hope to extend their streak of two straight Premier League victories at home against Wolves. A positive result would help the Reds' efforts to jump Man City and move up into the 1st spot in the table. Liverpool should feel that type of performance is within their grasp, as they defeated Wolves 1-0 in their last league meeting.

Liverpool | WWDWW | 2nd | Top Scorer: Mohamed Salah (22)

Liverpool arrive in the midst of a stellar stretch, unbeaten in the last 18 games. The Reds are unselfish in their attack. They record on average 16.1 passes into the box per game (2nd in the EPL), while sporting the league's highest number of assists. Trent Alexander-Arnold will be looking to keep up the fantastic distributing after recording 16 passes into the box in their last 5.

Wolves | DLDLL | 8th | Top Scorer: R. Jiménez (6)

Wolves come in looking for a boost of confidence after a paltry 2 points over their last 5 matches. A low xG (expected goals) means a lack of quality opportunities to score. And their average xG of 1.0 over the last 5 matches has been 4th lowest in the league. Keeper José Sá has felt the pressure as of late, allowing 11 goals in their last 5. Fans should keep hope, top aggressor Nélson Semedo has played well, recording 1.5 tackles per match in their last 5.

Liverpool-Wolves Prediction: 3-1

It looks to be a tough task ahead for Wolves here, they'll need to have their shooting boots on if they're to outscore Liverpool's attack.

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Liverpool miss out on the title.

Pedro Neto opened the scoring early for Liverpool in the 3rd minute following some good work by Raúl Jiménez. After going down 1-0, Sadio Mané retaliated in the 24th minute. Mohamed Salah then completed the comeback from the early deficit with a tiebreaking score in the 84th minute. Andrew Robertson netted one more for Liverpool in the 89th which cemented their victory.

The Overview

• The Reds converted lots of possession (63%) into lots of chances, with 29 shots at goal, which is 16 shots over the league average.
• Wolves didn't generate enough chances, only mustering 7 total shots.
• Although they got the win, the Reds were wasteful in front of goal, only getting 28% of their total shots on target.

The Details

Trent Alexander-Arnold posed a threat out wide all game, registering 11 crosses. In support of the win, the Reds moved the ball about nicely, completing 274 more passes than their opponents.

Liverpool came so close to becoming champions, but will have to wait for next year to get their hands on the Premier League trophy. Meanwhile, Wolves finish the season as a top half Premier League team with 10th position confirmed.

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Liverpool take three points away from St. Mary's.

Nathan Redmond netted an early goal in the 13th minute for Southampton following some good work by Nathan Tella. After going down 1-0, Takumi Minamino retaliated in the 27th minute. Joël Matip then completed the comeback with a tiebreaking score in the 67th minute as Liverpool took the win.

The Overview

• The Reds saw a lot of the ball with 72% possession and created plenty of chances too, racking up 24 shots, which is 11 shots over the league average.
• The lack of attacking threat proved Saints' downfall. They will know that 4 shots isn't enough to win games at the top level.
• The Reds got the job done, but it should've been more comfortable, their shot accuracy was only 21%.

The Details

Kostas Tsimikas posed a threat out wide all game, registering 15 crosses. In a further display of dominance from the Reds, they completed a massive 440 more passes than Saints.

Southampton's woeful losing run continues. Meanwhile, Liverpool make it back-to-back wins and narrow the gap to 1st in the table.

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Both squads play next on Sunday, May 22nd. Southampton take on Leicester at the King Power Stadium, while Liverpool take on Wolves at Anfield. Can Saints halt their terrible form? Will the Reds make it three wins in a row?

Liverpool take three points away from Villa.

Douglas Luiz opened the scoring early for Villa in the 3rd minute. After going down 1-0, Joël Matip retaliated in the 6th minute. Sadio Mané then completed the comeback with a tiebreaking score in the 65th minute, as Liverpool took the win.

The Overview

• The Reds converted lots of possession (61%) into lots of chances, with 17 shots at goal.
• The Villans didn't generate enough chances, only mustering 9 total shots.
• The scoreline could have been more impressive if the Reds had their shooting boots on, their shot accuracy was 35%.
• It was a good-natured game with no players picking up a yellow card.

The Details

Kostas Tsimikas posed a threat out wide all game, registering six crosses, although Sadio Mané was a frequent offender, committing 4 fouls. The Reds won the passing game, clocking up 511 completed passes to the Villans' 337. For Villa, the Reds did a good job of cutting off the supply to Ollie Watkins, limiting him to only 19 touches.

Villa taste defeat for the first time in a while. Meanwhile, Liverpool get back in the win column and move up the table.

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Next up, Villa take on Palace at Villa Park on Sunday, May 15th. While Liverpool meet a struggling Southampton on Tuesday, May 17th. Can the Villans put this disappointment behind them? Will the Reds win again?

Liverpool cling on for draw with Tottenham. 

After a goalless first half, Son Heungmin scored for Tottenham in the 56th minute. Liverpool's Luis Díaz responded with an equalizer in the 74th minute following an assist by Thiago Alcântara, and nobody could find a late winner.

The Overview

• It may have ended a point apiece but the Reds might consider themselves unlucky as they had 66% possession in the game,
• A point apiece, the Reds will wonder how, they racked up 14 more shots than the Spurs throughout the game.

The Details

Trent Alexander-Arnold posed a threat out wide all game, registering twenty-one crosses, although Fabinho was a frequent offender, committing 4 fouls. In spite of the draw, the Reds moved the ball about nicely, completing 285 more passes than their opponents. For Tottenham, Pierre Emile Højbjerg's excellent reading of the game was on show again, he intercepted the ball four times.

Liverpool's win streak snapped as they inch up the table. Meanwhile, Tottenham continue their string of mixed results.

Next up, Liverpool take on Villa at Anfield on Tuesday, May 10th. While Tottenham meet fierce rivals Arsenal on Thursday, May 12th. Can the Reds keep their point streak going? Will the Spurs improve their form?

Liverpool take three points away from Newcastle. 

Naby Keïta got the opener for Liverpool in the 19th minute after a set up by Diogo Jota. This lone goal proved to be the difference, as Liverpool took all three points from Newcastle.

The Overview

• The Reds converted lots of possession (66%) into lots of chances, with 24 shots at goal, which is 11 shots over the league average.
• The lack of attacking threat proved the Magpies' downfall. They will know that 4 shots isn't enough to win games at the top level.
• The scoreline could have been more impressive if the Reds had their shooting boots on, their shot accuracy was 42%.

The Details

Joe Gomez continually probed down the flank, getting five crosses into the box. In support of the win, the Reds moved the ball about nicely, completing 243 more passes than their opponents. For Newcastle, the Magpies might have created more chances if Miguel Almirón wasn't caught offside 3 times, while Joe Willock failed to make a big impact on the game, only touching the ball 19 times.

Newcastle taste defeat for the first time in a while. Meanwhile, Liverpool extend their winning streak and rise up the table.

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Next up, Newcastle meet Man City at Etihad Stadium on Sunday, May 8th. While Liverpool have a top of the table clash with Tottenham on Saturday, May 7th. Can the Magpies put this disappointment behind them? Will the Reds keep their great form going?