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Endo, Nunez and Szoboszlai included in Liverpool squad

Big news coming from the Liverpool camp!

Liverpool are set to have three of their stars back in the fold at the City Ground, a much-needed boost to their squad.

Will they start though? We find out in 10 minutes time!

‘Nottingham Forest are a club in limbo’

Tom Collomosse, Mail Sport, at the City Ground:

Until they know the punishment they will receive for breaking spending rules, Nottingham Forest are a club in limbo.

Will they be deducted five points? Six? More? Fewer? None at all. Nobody knows and all Forest can do is wait.

They’re underdogs here but on their day, Forest can cause stronger teams problems, especially at home. Their first-choice attack of Awoniyi, Elanga, Gibbs-White and Hudson-Odoi is one of the most dangerous in the bottom half of the league.

But can they keep Liverpool out at the other end? With a defence like Forest’s, that feels a stretch.

‘Chelsea need win if they’re to have hope of clinching a European place via Premier League’

Kieran Gill, Mail Sport, at the GTech Community Stadium:

It feels as if Chelsea need to win today if they’re to have any hope whatsoever of clinching a European place via the Premier League. Lose, and it’s all on the FA Cup.

It’ll be interesting to see if Mykhailo Mudryk makes the team – he did well against Leeds in midweek – so Mauricio Pochettino has had decisions to make.

Chelsea haven’t lost in the month of March since 2019. In those five years, they’ve gone through seven managers. Pochettino knows the pressure is on. It’s his birthday today, by the way, so no prizes for guessing the present he is craving.

Goal-fest incoming at St James’ Park?

If you love lots of goals, Newcastle v Wolves could be the game for you.

In their last 17 league meetings, both Newcastle and Wolves have scored in 16 of them, with the only clean sheet coming in April 2022, as Newcastle came out 1-0 winners.

The Magpies’ have had problems keeping goals out of late, so this stat does not look good for them.

It could be a case of trying to get a narrow 5-4 win…

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‘If Liverpool are serious about lifting the title this feels like a must-win clash’

Lewis Steele, Mail Sport, at the City Ground:

This has the potential to be a real banana skin for Liverpool, who have not won at the City Ground in the league on their last 13 visits.

That stat doesn’t mean a great deal given Forest spent many years outside the Premier League but the heavily-depleted Reds will need to be at their best to win here. But if they are serious about lifting the title, this feels like a must-win clash.

Toffees are in town

Some smiles, and some serious faces as the Everton players arrive at Goodison Park for their showdown with West Ham.

Sean Dyche’s side will have to mean business if they are to break their nine-match winless streak in the Premier League.

It will be a tough ask as they face a Hammers side that will be brimming with confidence after sweeping aside Brentford on Monday.

Every game is a big game for the Toffees, as they try and stay clear of the relegation zone.

They don’t want to be in a sticky situation come the end of the season… sorry, I just had to.

Must win for Tottenham

Tottenham can make life difficult for themselves sometimes.

Under Ange Postecoglou, they have been brilliant to watch, and are deep in the fight for Champions League football, sitting in fifth.

However, Spurs haven’t played in two weeks, with their last game a crushing 2-1 loss at home to Wolves.

Today is a huge game for the north London side as they face Crystal Palace who are riding a new manager bounce since Oliver Glasner came in.

If Spurs want any chance of catching Aston Villa, who they play next week, they have to win today.

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Another important day for Chelsea

It feels like we say this every week, it’s another big game for Chelsea.

We say it because it’s true. Chelsea are a club that needs European football, it has been odd seeing them without it at the moment.

Mauricio Pochettino’s sides’ best route to Europe will be through the FA Cup if they can manage to win it, but there is still a slither of hope that they can clinch it through the Premier League.

However, when I say slither, I mean it. Chelsea will have to win a lot of games if they are to get Europe via the league, and that has to start today.

They face a Brentford side that is in wretched form, but they do like a win against the Blues, especially at Stamford Bridge. The Bees have won three of their past four meetings in the league.

Brentford are in need of a serious turnaround in form, so maybe facing Chelsea has come at the right time.

They both normally bring lots of goals, and I hope they do today.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: Conor Gallagher of Chelsea FC celebrates scoring their teams third goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Chelsea and Leeds United at Stamford Bridge on February 28, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images)
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Ivan Toney of Brentford celebrates his teams second goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brentford FC at Molineux on February 10, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Forest’s fight far from over

It really is a big day for Nottingham Forest.

While they have had some brilliant moments this season, such as their league win over Manchester United or when they conquered St James’ Park, Forest are still very much embroiled in a relegation dogfight.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side sit only one place and four points above the bottom three, and a potential punishment looming over their heads regarding their spending rules charge, points are imperative for Forest.

They will want the City Ground to be as hostile as it can be when they welcome Liverpool this afternoon, they will need all the help they can get in their pursuit of three points.

With two sides desperate for points for different reasons, this game has the potential to be electric.

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 17: Callum Hudson-Odoi of Nottingham Forest celebrates his late goal during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and West Ham United at City Ground on February 17, 2024 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Ritchie Sumpter/Nottingham Forest FC via Getty Images)
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The pressure is always on for Klopp’s Reds

This time last week Liverpool were preparing for London as they got ready for their Carabao Cup final clash with Chelsea at Wembley.

Six days later, they return to league action at Nottingham Forest, and it will feel just as important to Jurgen Klopp and his team.

In this three-pronged title race, you just can’t slip up. Liverpool have the initiative and if they want to keep it, they simply must keep winning.

It has been well reported that Liverpool are suffering a severe injury crisis, which they have dealt with very well, but today we may see a few faces return to the fray. Which ones though?

However, Forest will feel this is still a great time to face Liverpool. They managed to stun them at the City Ground last year, and they will believe they can stop Klopp’s side in their tracks once again.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: (THE SUN OUT. THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool showing his appreciation to the fans at the end of during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Luton Town at Anfield on February 21, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Today’s plan of action

You can probably tell by my opening post that I am very excited about today’s 3pm, I’m sure all of you are feeling exactly the same way.

Let’s have a look at the six fixtures that we will be bringing you live updates of in today’s live blog.

  • Nottingham Forest v Liverpool
  • Brentford v Chelsea
  • Everton v West Ham
  • Fulham v Brighton
  • Newcastle v Wolves
  • Tottenham v Crystal Palace

Which game are you looking forward to most?

Good afternoon!

Oh boy, we have a cracker of a day in store for you today.

When was the last time you can remember there being SIX Premier League 3pm kick-offs? Well, there are that many today.

It feels like the good old days, Saturday 3pm kick-offs are a staple within the English game, and when we have six of them it just feels right.

Among those games are some very palatable fixtures, including a trip to the East Midlands for the league leaders, Liverpool. Once again, no one has a Scooby whom Jurgen Klopp will select at the City Ground.

The title race, the battle for the top four, and the fight against relegation, all will very much be impacted by some of today’s results. I feel it will be another intriguing day of top-flight action.

Let’s get into it then, shall we?

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Luis Diaz of Liverpool FC celebrates with Andrew Robertson and Wataru Endo after scoring their third goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Luton Town at Anfield on February 21, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 17: Callum Hudson-Odoi of Nottingham Forest celebrates his late goal during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and West Ham United at City Ground on February 17, 2024 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Ritchie Sumpter/Nottingham Forest FC via Getty Images)
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