He finally got his players back, but he won’t be there to use them. Jurgen Klopp got the final word from FA over his 30.000 pounds ban for his red card against Manchester City. The England football organization changed the fine to one game touchline ban, and he will serve his punishment today, against struggling Southampton. The South England club changed the coach in midweek and former Luton manager will start his tenure in the ‘hell’ of Anfield.🦸♂️9’s . . . . Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been involved in nine goals in nine appearances against Newcastle in all competitions, scoring six and assisting three. Against no side has he been involved in more goals in English football. #StatAttack pic.twitter.com/vwc8nbPEQS— GOAL Africa (@GOALAfrica) November 12, 2022 The Reds pulled of some good wins in recent games, but the home loss to lowly Leeds should serve as a caution to Klopp and co. Diogo Jota, Luis Diaz, Naby Keita and Arthur Melo remain long-term absentees, while Joel Matip is back in training, but he probably won’t start, while James Milner is back in the squad and in full strength, if needed.The Saudis brought money, but it was Eddie Howe who brought belief to NewcastleChelsea is struggling, and the Blues have not won four times in a row in the Premier League, and they also lost the city derby against Arsenal 0:1. The previous debacle in Brighton 4:1 certainly did not make the Blues fans too happy, so at least they could take solace in qualifying for the round of 16 of the Champions League as the first placed team. But today they are travelling to newly-born Newcastle United, who are currently occupying the Champions League space, and the last time than happened was in 2011, when Alan Pardew was the manager.League Cup or Premier League – Chelsea cannot handle the top clubsThe Magpies have lost 2-1 to Liverpool in August, and don’t have a defeat since. They have picked up 19 from a potential 21 points since October and could extend ther lead over the Blues to unbelievable 9 points, if they win today at St. James Park. The Blues are without Ben Chilwell, Wesley Fofana, Reece James, and N’Golo Kante, while Jorginho and Kepa are in doubt over foot injuries. Callum Wilson is a doubt for Newcastle due to his illnes, as well as Alexander Isac, who will be fit only after the World Cup.PREMIER LEAGUE – ROUND 16Saturday15:30: (1.18) Man.City (8.00) Brentford (18.0)18:00: (3.00) Bournemouth (3.10) Everton (2.70)18:00: (1.28) Liverpool (6.50) Southampton (11.0)18:00: (3.20) Nott.Forest (3.10) Crystal Palace (2.55)18:00: (1.68) Tottenham (3.80) Leeds (5.20)18:00: (2.20) West Ham (3.40) Leicester (3.60)20:30: (2.50) Newcastle (3.30) Chelsea (2.85)22:45: (5.80) Wolverhampton (3.90) Arsenal (1.60)Sunday17:00: (1.95) Brighton (3.50) Aston Villa (4.40)19:30: (4.10) Fulham (3.50) Man.Utd. (1.92)***odds are subject to change********************************************************
