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da supremo： BBC Sport pundit and legendary former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson foresees a major setback in the title race for Liverpool this weekend.
The Reds take on bitter rivals Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday looking to maintain their advantage at the top of the Premier League table. Lawrenson, though, thinks disappointment is on the cards for Jurgen Klopp’s men.
What he said
In his regular BBC Sport predictions column, Lawrenson predicted a 1-1 outcome in Sunday’s Merseyside derby.
With Liverpool having won in the reverse of this fixture at Anfield earlier in the season, he said: “I wonder if things might even themselves out a bit here, which is why I am going for a draw – I just have a sense that things might not go to plan for Jurgen Klopp’s side…It is a difficult game for Liverpool anyway because they are top of the league, going away to their local rivals, and they have got absolutely everything to lose.”
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If Manchester City, as expected, beat Bournemouth on Saturday, and Liverpool then fail to win against the Toffees, then the Reds will lose top spot and fall behind the reigning champions in the title race. If Lawrenson’s prediction comes true, then it could clearly have disastrous consequences for his former club’s campaign.
History vs pressure
Liverpool should still go into Sunday’s match full of confidence though. They are the favourites and were scintillating against Watford last time out. What’s more, Everton’s form has been inconsistent at best recently and they haven’t beaten Liverpool since 2010.
History is very much on Liverpool’s side, but Klopp will know that the pressure is on.