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As the Premier League continues to grapple with a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases, the midweek fixture list draws to a close tonight.
Both Liverpool and Chelsea are in action as they continue to fight Manchester City for supremacy at the top of the table.
Liverpool vs Newcastle
After City dismantled Leeds on Tuesday, Liverpool will look to do similar when Newcastle visit Anfield tonight.
The Reds need to keep pace with the champions as the title race enters the busy festive period — and their midfield is helping them do just that.
Thiago, Fabinho and Jordan Henderson are all at the top of their games as they keep Jurgen Klopp’s side ticking.
As part of our Matches that Matter series, we also take the time machine back to April 1996.
Former Kop hero Kevin Keegan took his Newcastle side to Liverpool in a game that became an instant classic.
The Reds’ dramatic 4-3 win dented the Magpies’ title hopes and left Keegan slumped over the advertising boards at the front of the dugout.
Chelsea vs Everton
Former Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez is guaranteed a hostile reception from both sets of fans as he takes his Everton side to Stamford Bridge.
The pressure is on the Toffees boss and it will not get any easier as they face the title-chasing Blues.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek has been one of the men to step up for Thomas Tuchel this term. After years of struggling to live up to the hype, we profile the academy graduate.
Before you go
Our daily Transfer Talk column keeps you up to date with all the latest football news.
Be it Paul Pogba’s contract, where Erling Haaland will move or who the latest player linked with Newcastle is, we have it covered.
And there will be all the latest on the coronavirus issues engulfing football, as well as reports and reaction to tonight’s games.
