Liverpool have their Premier League fixture changed for February, which has been confirmed, and it includes yet another 12:30 PM fixture away from home.
This has frustrated fans over the kick-off time, which is too early for them to travel to games. Moreover, Klopp also lamented over the amount of early kick-offs the Reds are faced with.
The Reds now face Brentford at 12:3PM on Saturday, Feb 17, which would be their 5th lunchtime kick-off this season. Moreover, it would be their 4th away game that early for Klopp’s men.
Liverpool have yet another early kick-off in the Premier League
Per Premier League rules, clubs can only be selected to play at that time on six occasions throughout a campaign. This means that the trip to Community Stadium would be their 5th of the season so far.
However, the Reds have often struggled at that time in recent years. However, the current signs are that the trend is changing somewhat positively. The Merseysiders have won none of their last 6 outings, where they lost 3 and drew 3.
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However, it is a better record this time as Liverpool have picked up 3 wins and a draw away at Manchester City. The other change to February’s schedule comes at the start of the month against Arsenal. Klopp would face Arteta for the third time in 6 weeks.
Liverpool will now face the Gunners at 4.30 pm on Sunday, February 4, with the result impacting the title race. Both sides are fighting for the title, with Manchester City having a bad run of form.
Liverpool and Arsenal will come up against each other in the reverse fixture of Pl at Anfield on Saturday. Moreover, they will meet again in the 3rd round of the FA Cup at Emirates on Jan 7.
If the Reds successfully navigated the hectic festive period, they would remain in the race for the title.
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