Liverpool fans will be buzzing after what the Premier League have just announced

Liverpool fans will be buzzing after what the Premier League have just announced

Liverpool fans will surely be absolutely delighted after the Premier League made an announcement on Friday.

Supporters are currently feeling tense as Jurgen Klopp attempts to fend off Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta in the Premier League title race.

All three of Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City boast immense quality, and it is truly hard to separate them.

Fine margins will – therefore – surely decide the Premier League title race, and Liverpool have just been given a boost in that respect…

Liverpool fans will be buzzing with Premier League announcement
The Premier League have now announced that Tottenham will play Chelsea on Thursday 2nd May – after that fixture was previously postponed due to the Carabao Cup final.

Why does that concern Liverpool, you may ask?

Well, Tottenham also face Arsenal on Sunday 28th April – before travelling to Anfield for another Premier League clash on Sunday 5th May.

It means Spurs will be playing Arsenal, Chelsea and finally Liverpool in the space of just seven days, in what is a nightmarish spell of fixtures for Ange Postecoglou’s side.

For Liverpool – however – it could mean Klopp’s side end up facing a truly exhausted Tottenham, who will presumably use a lot of energy to avoid embarrassing results against Arsenal and Chelsea, both of whom are London rivals.

In ideal circumstances, Liverpool fans will hope that Spurs are fresh enough to take something from Arsenal, but run out of steam by the time they get to Anfield and wither, therefore handing the Reds a boost in the title race.

Having said that, Liverpool need to still be in the title race by this point to benefit from whatever Tottenham might do against Arsenal.

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There are no easy games in the Premier League, although Klopp will surely be expecting his side to reach this clash against Tottenham while still competing against Arsenal and Manchester City.

Once the Reds get Sunday’s game against Manchester United at Old Trafford out of the way, there are a number of winnable games.

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Arsenal are making plans for the exit of Aaron Ramsdale this summer by taking a young international goalkeeper – who is available as a free agent – on trial as a potential replacement as David Raya’s understudy.

The three-times capped England international has endured a miserable season at Emirates Stadium, having lost his place as Arsenal‘s No 1 to summer signing Raya, who now looks set to finalise a permanent move from loan club, Brentford. And with Ramsdale restricted to just 11 appearances across all competitions this season, the 25-year-old is reportedly keen to move on in an effort to kickstart his career.

Indeed, Ramsdale was actually open to the possibility of moving on in the January window had the opportunity arisen, but despite losing the trust of Mikel Arteta, the Gunners boss was not willing to consider his sale unless a hefty offer arrived on the table. As a result, the possibility of a loan exit was swiftly taken off the table.

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However, with the summer window fast approaching, rumours are gathering pace that Ramsdale will once again be allowed to leave Emirates Stadium, with the likes of Chelsea and potentially Newcastle likely to be in the market for a new goalkeeper.

To that end, Arsenal reportedly value Ramsdale at around £40m; a hefty wedge of cash for a player who has effectively become a bench-warmer.

Nonetheless, the Gunners are reportedly drafting up plans for life after Ramsdale by drawing up a five-man shortlist of potential successors, with a Manchester United icon among those reportedly under consideration.

Looking to the future, however, Arsenal are now reported to have also taken a young international star on trial with a view to a permanent deal.

Arsenal take Denmark goalkeeper on trial
According to Tipsbladet, the player in question, Lucas Martin, has been on trial with both the Gunners and Paris Saint-Germain in recent days as he looks to tie down his future.

The youngter is a free agent having left FC Nordsjaelland earlier this year and has been training with Lyngby Boldklub to maintain his fitness. They are keen to secure the 17-year-old Denmark U18 international on a permanent deal, though that plan has been scuppered by the double interest from the two Champions League quarter-finalists.

As it stands, Martin – rated as one of his country’s brighest young talents – is swaying towards a move overseas and it’s reported he will now make a straight choice between signing for either Arsenal or the French giants.

Both sides are willing to offer the player a minimum two-year deal and give him the chance to establish himself within their respected first-team squads.

As a result, his coach for Denmark Under-18s Lasse Stensgaard is keen for the player to nail down his future, explaining why the goalkeeper is one to watch in the future.

“He’s a real winner and he will do everything he can to win,” Stensgaard told Tipsbladet.

“He trains insanely well and gives it his all on the pitch, and that also means that he takes the lead in that part when we play the games. He sets a standard that we are here because we have to win and not just play the game.”

Arteta impressed with young Denmark international
“In the last couple of years, he has improved his saves so that he’s also a decisive player and can take some balls, so he’s not just primarily good with his feet, but also good at what is actually in the job description.”

It’s not just Stensgaard who has been impressed, however, with the player also seemingly impressing Arteta during his trial at London Colney to the extent where the Gunners are willing to offer him a deal.

At just 17, he’s probably not considered first-team worthy at this stage, but if he accepts the offer, would be given the chance to prove himself a capable understudy to Raya in the years ahead and a player who is very much in the same mould of goalkeepers as the four-times capped Spain internatonal.

In the meantime, the potential exit of Ramsdale would leave Arsenal hunting for a new No 2, with the Gunners looking to make a big profit on their initial £20m investment from Sheffield United.

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In a rare lowering of his guard on transfers David Moyes has shared his deep regret at West Ham missing out on an Aston Villa star.

Aston Villa are looking to not only emulate West Ham but go one better this season.

Like Aston Villa are now, the Hammers have been pushing the Premier League elite in three of the last four seasons.

And the Hammers have tasted glory by winning the Europa Conference League.

That’s something Aston Villa are also looking to replicate this season.

West Ham are knocking on the door for a fourth successive season of European football.

And Villa are having a phenomenal season under Unai Emery. The Villans sit fourth in the Premier League on 59 points – three places and 14 points above West Ham.

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They are on course to qualify for the Champions League – just as West Ham were at this stage in both the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons.

Indeed the Hammers finished agonisingly short of the top four by a solitary win in 2021.

On paper West Ham and Villa both have an excellent first XI but not a great deal of strength in depth.

It’s difficult to say whether signing a striker would have made the difference for West Ham between their current position and a top five push this season.

But there is a nagging sense that the right one certainly would have. And that West Ham might be where Villa are right now had they pushed to find a successor to ageing Michail Antonio.

Well it seems they very nearly did only for him to end up at Villa Park.

Now David Moyes has shared his deep regret at West Ham missing out on Aston Villa star.

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The manager was asked why he has not found an heir to 34-year-old Antonio as he plays his 300th game for West Ham.

Moyes says he has tried and his biggest regret on that front is not getting Ollie Watkins.

West Ham fans who follow the transfer windows closely may remember the Hammers were linked with Watkins before he signed for Villa and again when Steven Gerrard was in charge.

It’s hard to know what to believe when it comes to transfer gossip.

But the Scot has conceded England striker Watkins was one that got away for the Hammers.

“We’ve tried for years to find people that we believed might be right,” Moyes told the press on Friday, as reported by The Evening Standard.

“If you look back over the last two or three years at the number of centre-forwards named (as targets) that might be coming here, there might be quite a lot of them that have failed and they wouldn’t have been any good.

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“We’ve missed out on ones we would’ve like when you look back, maybe Ollie Watkins, people like that. But it’s a journey, sometimes you get it right and sometimes you don’t.”

It’s not the first time Moyes has highlighted that he wanted Watkins at West Ham.

After a 4-1 defeat to Villa earlier this season – a game in which Watkins scored – Moyes made mention of the fact.

“Yeah, we did (make a move for Watkins) when he was at Brentford,” Moyes said in his post-match presser – as reported by Birmingham World.

“He scored a good goal today.”

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Just imagine this West Ham side with Watkins leading the line instead of Antonio.

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As great a servant as Antonio has been, Watkins would have taken West Ham’s play to a completely different – and ruthless – level.

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Virgil van Dijk turned 32 on Saturday and he celebrated in grand fashion alongside DJ Calvin Harris in Ibiza – a birthday bash he won’t soon forget.

Liverpool’s linchpin in defence is now the fourth-oldest member of Jurgen Klopp‘s squad, but he will be the first to tell you he has plenty of years left in his legs.

After an inconsistent season, like the majority of his Liverpool team-mates, Van Dijk has seized the opportunity the summer break provided and days before returning for pre-season, he had one final celebration.

It included Ibiza, Kevin De Bruyne and an invitation to the stage during Calvin Harris’ set – as ways to celebrate birthday No. 32, you could ask for few better.

The Dutchman was visibly delighted and overwhelmed by his introduction onto the stage on Friday night, saying it was “crazy” – and you can’t blame him.

 

The Liverpool squad have formed quite the bond with Harris since he acted as DJ for the trophy parade in 2022, with Harvey Elliott also pictured with him during the summer.

Van Dijk’s birthday celebrations come just days before his return for pre-season on Tuesday, where he will be joined by his fellow international team-mates after being handed an extra three days off.

Liverpool’s No. 4 will first undergo a number of fitness tests, including the lactate test, before the squad turn their attention to their Germany training camp.

From Tuesday on, Klopp should be without only Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott after their U21 Euro triumph and the manager will have 33 days before he takes his team to Stamford Bridge for the league opener.

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Michael Edwards ‘In Utter Disbelief’ After Liverpool Defeat
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MATT SMITH
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Michael Edwards was spotted in the crowd during the Manchester United versus Liverpool game as he watched on in disbelief.

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Liverpool’s new CEO Edwards watched in disbelief as Manchester United United beat them in FA Cup.
Despite the disappointment, Edwards remains focused on Liverpool’s overall success.
Edwards rejected the Manchester club and was spotted in conversation with Sir Dave Brailsford.
Liverpool’s new CEO of football Michael Edwards was spotted in the crowd at Old Trafford as Jurgen Klopp’s men were defeated by Manchester United, and he could only look on in disbelief.

The Reds were knocked out of the FA Cup in extra time as Erik ten Hag’s side secured a late victory thanks to a goal from Amad Diallo. Edwards was watching on in the crowd as everything fell apart for the Merseyside club.

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Liverpool Chief Watches on in Disbelief
Liverpool supporters would have been expecting a victory at Old Trafford with United struggling to produce consistent performances this season. Klopp’s side were leading for the majority of the second half, but a late goal from Antony saw the game go to extra-time.

Harvey Elliot struck after 90 minutes and it looked as though Liverpool would be heading into the semi-final, but goals from Marcus Rashford and Diallo in the final few minutes earned the victory for United. According to the Guardian, new Liverpool CEO of football Edwards was spotted in the crowd at Old Trafford in conversation with Sir Dave Brailsford, who is an adviser to Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Edwards reportedly watched on in ‘utter disbelief’ and gave a ‘resigned smile’ as he tried to work out how the Merseyside outfit didn’t win the game.

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28%

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25

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11

Big chances

5

1

Expected goals (xG)

3.93

2.25

Corners

5

8

Correct as of 18/03/2024

The report also mentions that Edwards rejected the opportunity to join the Manchester club, so it would have been interesting to hear the conversations taking place between the Southampton-born chief and Brailsford in the stands at Old Trafford. Edwards won’t be too concerned when it comes to looking at the bigger picture, with Liverpool having already won the Carabao Cup, competing for the league title, and into the latter stages of the Europa League.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Against Manchester United, Liverpool conceded four goals for the first time this season in all competitions.

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Journalist Ben Jacobs has recently told GIVEMESPORT that Edwards will help lead the acquisition of a second club for FSG as they look to go down a multi-club model. Edwards is set to take on a role which will be more than just the day-to-day running of Liverpool, with Richard Hughes coming in as a sporting director.

The Reds are certainly going down a different path, with supporters hoping it’s just as successful as their time under Klopp. The German manager was given a lot of control during his time in charge, but the Merseyside club are now going in a different direction.

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