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Jan 8, 2025 | footballcritic.com | Jake Skudder |Mohamed Salah |Trent Alexander-Arnold |Virgil van Dijk

Tottenham and Liverpool meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tonight in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final. Both teams have faced challenging paths to reach this stage, setting up an exciting encounter as Liverpool aim to defend their title and Spurs look to end a 17-year trophy drought. Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs have eliminated both Manchester clubs to get here, but defensive injuries pose a significant challenge.

Jan 6, 2025 | footballcritic.com | Jake Skudder

Wolves welcome Nottingham Forest tonight for the Monday Night Football game to end the Premier League's gameweek 20. The major narrative going into this one is of course Nuno Espirito Santo heading back to the Molineux, and considering how high Forest are flying right now he is going to want to really prove a point to his former employers. Wolves Team News Wolves have won 2, lost 2 and drawn 1 in their recent 5 games, with the draw and two wins coming following the appointment of Vitor Pereira.

Jan 5, 2025 | footballcritic.com | Jake Skudder |Harry Maguire

Manchester United’s decision to extend Harry Maguire’s contract until 2026 has sparked debates among fans and analysts. Manager Ruben Amorim has defended the decision, emphasising the defender’s leadership qualities during a tough season. However, the question remains: does Maguire’s current form justify this commitment? Defensive Contributions in the 2024/2025 SeasonMaguire has featured in 12 matches across competitions this season, including eight appearances in the Premier League.

Jan 5, 2025 | footballcritic.com | Jake Skudder |Mohamed Salah |Virgil van Dijk |Trent Alexander-Arnold

Rivals Liverpool and Manchester United face off at Anfield in a highly anticipated Premier League clash. Liverpool, under the management of Arne Slot, are flying high atop the league table, boasting a commanding 23-point lead over their struggling adversaries. The Reds have been ruthless in their pursuit of goals, consistently finding the net across matches.

Jan 5, 2025 | footballcritic.com | Jake Skudder |Mohamed Salah |Trent Alexander-Arnold

Fulham host Ipswich Town at Craven Cottage in a fascinating Premier League encounter today. The Cottagers, under Marco Silva, are enjoying an impressive season, sitting eighth with European qualification in sight. They’ll aim to maintain their consistency against an Ipswich side battling valiantly in their first top-flight campaign since the early 2000s. Ipswich arrive in 18th place, just outside the relegation zone, and are desperate to pick up points.