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By Taylor Smith
LIVERPOOL 2-2 LEICESTER CITY
There’s every reason to think that Leicester can go to Anfield and get better than a draw, but a draw is still the most likely result.
It was, in fact, Leicester City that ended Liverpool’s 63-match unbeaten streak back in 1981, so perhaps that omens are in their favor. Superstition and coincidence aside, Leicester have all the right qualities to hurt Liverpool even if Liverpool were at full strength, and this Red’s side is far from that at the moment.
But you can’t discount the power of Anfield, even when fans are not yet allowed back in the grounds. Liverpool have won or drawn their last 64 matches at Anfield, during a time the Reds have fielded squads with less ability, talent, and championship mentality than even the anticipated, injury-ravaged eleven Klopp is likely to put on the field.
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Not only has Klopp restored the aura of the place, but he’s also instilled in the minds of the players, This is Anfield and when Liverpool play there, they usually win.
This should be an entertaining affair, given that the Reds’ game plan might be “just score more than the other guys” given the state of Klopp’s defensive charges.
There should be goals, goals, and more goals. Neutrals and supporters alike will hope it’s a game unmarred by injuries or VAR drama, but if the past is anything to go by, expect both to rear their ugly heads.
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Leicester will want to win this one badly to cement themselves as genuine title contenders and Liverpool will want to win this one sorely to get one over on a team above them in the table.
They will also want to show the rest of England and Europe that, although they may be wounded, the Champions of England aren’t finished yet.