Juergen Klopp’s men are having an incredible season in domestic and European competitions. 2021-2022 is drawing to the end, and the Merseyside Reds are up for winning the quadruple (4 trophies in a season).
Liverpool has already bagged the EFL Carabao Cup. They are at the 2nd spot in the EPL title race, only a point behind Man City with four matches. Again, they are in the FA Cup final, set to take on Chelsea in the final. Moreover, The Reds are in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League, already one foot in the final by winning the home leg 2-0 goals against Villarreal.
Hence, Liverpool has already won the EFL Carabao Cup, and three more major trophies are hanging in the balance. They are well on track to grab the league title, FA Cup, and the Champions League trophy.
Let’s check out how Juergen Klopp’s men are doing in the domestic and European competitions and Liverpool’s remaining matches and schedule this season.
EFL Carabao Cup
Liverpool has already bagged the EFL Carabao Cup this season, the second major cup in English League after FA Cup. The Merseyside Reds have 9 EFL cups under their belt, the most in history.
Juergen Klopp’s men defeated Arsenal in the two-legged semi-finals by 2-0 goals on aggregate, qualifying for the final.
In February, Liverpool took on Chelsea in the EFL Carabo Cup final 2021-2022 season. After a 0-0 draw in extra time, the match went into penalties. Thomas Tuchel subbed on Kepa Arrizabalaga in the GK position for Chelsea. After a tremendous shootout, Liverpool beat Chelsea by 11-10 goals when Kepa missed the 11th one for Chelsea.
FA Cup
Juergen Klopp has guided Liverpool successfully to the FA Cup final this season, the most prestigious cup competition in English football.
They beat Man City in the FA Cup semi-finals by 3-2 goals thanks to a magnificent first-half performance. Sadio Mane got a brace and Ibrahima Konate a goal for Liverpool inside the first half, giving the team a 3-0 goals juicy lead. Jack Grealish got one back early in the second half. But it was too late in the added time when Bernardo Silva scored another goal for the Citizens, losing the match by 2-3 goals.
The FA Cup final will produce a masterclass battle between Liverpool and Chelsea. This season, these two met twice in the Premier League, resulting in 1-1 and 2-2 draws. They met in the EFL Carabao Cup final this season again for a 0-0 draw after extra time.
Liverpool are running riot lately in all competitions; they have won 13 matches and drawn 1 in their last 14 Premier League matches. It wouldn’t be surprising if Liverpool beat Chelsea to grab the FA Cup. Juergen Klopp’s men will start the match as favorites.
When and Where is the 2022 FA Cup Final?
An in-form Liverpool side are set to take on Chelsea in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium, a neutral ground.
Liverpool vs. Chelsea, FA Cup final, will be held on Saturday, 14 May 2022. The kickoff time is 3:45 pm GMT, which is 4:45 pm BST.
English Premier League Title
The Reds are at 2nd place with 82 points in the EPL table, only a point behind Man City with four matches.
Juergen Klopp’s men have been closing the gap with Man City for several months now in the EPL. In the last 14 matches, the Reds have dropped only 2 points, 13 wins, and a draw against Man City. On the other hand, Man City have dropped 9 points in their last 14 matches.
In their remaining matches, Liverpool will play Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, Southampton, and Wolves. On the other hand, the Citizens will play against Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Wolves, and West Ham.
The Premier League battle will go down to the wires as there is no margin for error for both teams. Though the title race is in Man City’s hands, Juergen Klopp’s men are running hot on their heels. Liverpool will fancy City dropping points in the remaining matches.
Man City and Liverpool took the last two Premier League titles; Liverpool is winning in the 2019-2020 season while the Citizens are taking the 2020-2021 season. In recent years, Pep Guardiola have been in supreme domination, winning 3 out of the last 4 Premier League titles with Manchester City.
Liverpool will be well up for the challenge in their remaining matches to end the Manchester reign.
Liverpool’s Next EPL Match
Liverpool will host the 5th place Tottenham in an exciting battle on Saturday, 7 May 2022, to keep their title hope alive. The match is set to kick off at 6:45 pm GMT, which is 7:45 pm BST, and 2:45 pm ET.
UEFA Champions League
Six times UCL winners, Liverpool is in the Champions League semi-finals this season. They have one foot into the final as they lead by 2-0 goals on aggregate after the home leg against Villarreal.
With their form, it wouldn’t be surprising if they go through to the final and win it for the 7th time. It would be their first Champions League trophy since the 2018-2019 season when they defeated Tottenham in the final by 2-0 goals.
When and Where is Villarreal vs. Liverpool?
Liverpool will visit Spain to face Villarreal for the UCL semi-finals, the second leg on Tuesday, 3 May 2022. The kickoff time is at 7:00 pm GMT, 8:00 pm BST.
It will be a home match for Villarreal at the Estadio de la Ceramica.
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