Liverpool will be looking to claim their first win in 2019 when they travel to the Amex Stadium to take on Brighton on Saturday afternoon. The New Year has begun on a disappointing note for the Reds with identical 2-1 losses in the league to Man City and in the Cup to Wolverhampton Wanderers respectively. Their lead at the top has now been cut to four points, which means they cannot afford another setback on the South Coast against Chris Houghton’s Brighton, who generally tend to play better in front of their home fans
Premiership
Hammers v Gunners- Nasri to square off against old club?
The Premiership resumes this weekend, and with that a set of crucial fixtures for Arsenal that could go a LONG way in defining the league season for manager Unai Emery. After their trip to the London Stadium, the Gunners will host Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea in the league, followed by a mouthwatering Cup clash against old rivals Manchester United. They then have a somewhat easier game in the form of Cardiff City, followed by a trip to the Etihad to take on Man City.
GIF Video John Stones clearance vs Liverpool 2019 | Goal Line Technology 1.12cm from chance being converted
This John Stones clearance v Liverpool (GIF VIDEO BELOW) was a crucial moment in the game between the top two teams in the league. Stones cleared the ball off his own line and replays showed that the ball was just 1.12cm away from being a goal. Small margins in big games! Man City ended up winning the game 2-1