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This Is Anfield • Liverpool FC News • Opposition Previews

Opposition Previews

Our club-by-club opposition previews; speaking to fans of the other 19 Premier League clubs for their views ahead of the new season and what they think of LFC.

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, February 27, 2019: Liverpool's Fabio Henrique Tavares 'Fabinho' is chased down by Watford's captain Troy Deeney (C) and Abdoulaye Doucouré (R) during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Watford FC at Anfield. (Pic by Paul Greenwood/Propaganda)

Another mid-table finish on the cards – Watford 2019/20 Opposition Preview

Feb 21, 2020Aug 8, 2019

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA - Wednesday, July 24, 2019: Liverpool's Harry Wilson during a friendly match between Liverpool FC and Sporting Clube de Portugal at the Yankee Stadium on day nine of the club's pre-season tour of America. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Can Wilson shine with the Cherries? – Bournemouth 2019/20 Opposition Preview

Aug 8, 2019

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Exciting football but can Canaries avoid drop? – Norwich 2019/20 Opposition Preview

Aug 8, 2019

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Boxing Day, Wednesday, December 26, 2018: Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold (L) and Newcastle United's captain Jamaal Lascelles during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Newcastle United FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Rafa-less Magpies in turmoil – Newcastle 2019/20 Opposition Preview

Aug 8, 2019

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Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder (PA Images)

Survival the aim for Premier League newcomers – Sheffield United 2019/20 Opposition Preview

Aug 8, 2019

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - Sunday, February 24, 2019: Manchester United's manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær (Solskjaer) during the FA Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Ole driving off a cliff? – Man United 2019/20 Opposition Preview

Aug 8, 2019Aug 8, 2019

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, March 3, 2019: Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin during the FA Premier League match between Everton FC and Liverpool FC, the 233rd Merseyside Derby, at Goodison Park. (Pic by Laura Malkin/Propaganda)

Another false dawn or a top-6 challenge? – Everton 2019/20 Opposition Preview

Aug 7, 2019Aug 7, 2019

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 26, 2015: Liverpool's manager Brendan Rodgers winks at a fan before watching his side beat Aston Villa 3-2 during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Can Brendan Rodgers inspire a top-six push? – Leicester 2019/20 Opposition Preview

Aug 7, 2019Aug 7, 2019

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Aston Villa manager Dean Smith

Villa return to top flight and spend big to remain – Aston Villa 2019/20 Opposition Preview

Aug 7, 2019Aug 7, 2019

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, May 12, 2019: Liverpool's Divock Origi (L) and Wolverhampton Wanderers' captain Conor Coady during the final FA Premier League match of the season between Liverpool FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Will Europe affect Conor Coady’s men? – Wolves 2019/20 Opposition Preview

Feb 21, 2020Aug 7, 2019

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MADRID, SPAIN - SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2019: Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane looks dejected during the UEFA Champions League Final match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Liverpool FC at the Estadio Metropolitano. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Pochettino’s men aim for Premier League title push – Tottenham 2019/20 Opposition Preview

Aug 7, 2019Aug 7, 2019

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BRIGHTON AND HOVE, ENGLAND - Saturday, January 12, 2019: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah (R) and Brighton & Hove Albion's Shane Duffy during the FA Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Liverpool FC at the American Express Community Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Will Seagulls sink or swim after Hughton sacking? – Brighton 2019/20 Opposition Preview

Aug 7, 2019Aug 7, 2019

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LONDON, ENGLAND - Saturday, October 31, 2015: Former Chelsea players Frank Lampard Senior and Junior before the Premier League match against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

A major test for unproven Lampard to challenge Reds & Co. – Chelsea 2019/20 Opposition Preview

Aug 6, 2019

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, January 19, 2019: Crystal Palace's Andros Townsend (L) and Liverpool's Said Mane (R) during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Crystal Palace FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

A relegation scrap for Hodgson’s Eagles? – Crystal Palace 2019/20 Opposition Preview

Aug 6, 2019Aug 6, 2019

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BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - Sunday, November 25, 2018: Arsenal's manager Unai Emery reacts during the FA Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at the Vitality Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Like a 2013/14 season Liverpool – Arsenal 2019/20 Opposition Preview

Aug 6, 2019Aug 6, 2019

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - Friday, April 5, 2019: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp embraces Southampton's manager Ralph Hasenhüttl after the FA Premier League match between Southampton FC and Liverpool FC at the St. Mary's Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool’s ‘rivals’ to improve under Hasenhuttl? – Southampton 2019/20 Opposition Preview

Aug 6, 2019Aug 5, 2019

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, August 12, 2018: Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold and West Ham United's Felipe Anderson during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and West Ham United FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Hammers a hot favourite for European football – West Ham 2019/20 Opposition Preview

Aug 6, 2019Aug 5, 2019

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 16, 2017: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp looks on as Burnley's manager Sean Dyche issues instructions during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool and Burnley at Anfield. (Pic by Peter Powell/Propaganda)

Clarets look for season of solidity – Burnley 2019/20 Opposition Preview

Aug 6, 2019Aug 5, 2019

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Klopp, Guardiola (Mike Egerton/EMPICS Sport)

Favourites again, Champions League needed – Man City 2019/20 Opposition Preview

Aug 7, 2019Aug 2, 2019

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Wolverhampton Wanderers' Conor Coady during the Sky Bet Championship match at Molineux, Wolverhampton. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Friday November 3, 2017. See PA story SOCCER Wolves. Photo credit should read: Mike Egerton/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications

Ex-Liverpool hopeful Coady ready to excel in the top flight – Wolves 2018/19 Opposition Preview

Aug 9, 2018Aug 9, 2018

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West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini (centre) with Felipe Anderson (left) and Jack Wilshere Adam Davy/PA Wire/PA Images)

What can Liverpool expect from Pellegrini’s men on opening day? – West Ham 2018/19 Opposition Preview

Aug 10, 2018Aug 9, 2018

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WATFORD, ENGLAND - Saturday, August 12, 2017: Liverpool's Sadio Mane and Watford's Kiko Femenía during the FA Premier League match between Watford and Liverpool at Vicarage Road. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

A return to the Championship for the Hornets? – Watford 2018/19 Opposition Preview

Feb 21, 2020Aug 9, 2018

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, October 28, 2017: Liverpool's Alberto Moreno and Southampton's Nathan Redmond during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Can Saints rebuild after big-name sales take their toll? – Southampton 2018/19 Opposition Preview

Aug 10, 2018Aug 9, 2018

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LONDON, ENGLAND - Saturday, August 27, 2016: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp and Tottenham Hotspur's manager Mauricio Pochettino before the FA Premier League match at White Hart Lane. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Spurs start life in a new home against Liverpool – Tottenham 2018/19 Opposition Preview

Aug 10, 2018Aug 8, 2018

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Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday March 3, 2018. See PA story SOCCER Liverpool. Photo credit should read: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications

Rafa key for Magpies but will he lose patience with Mike Ashley? – Newcastle United 2018/19 Opposition Preview

Aug 9, 2018Aug 8, 2018

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ANN ARBOR, USA - Saturday, July 28, 2018: Manchester United's manager Jose Mourinho complains to referee Ismail Elfath, who he described as a baseball referee in his post-match press conference, during the preseason International Champions Cup match between Manchester United and Liverpool FC at the Michigan Stadium. Liverpool won 4-1. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Mourinho due for customary 3rd-season implosion – Man United 2018/19 Opposition Preview

Aug 9, 2018Aug 8, 2018

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Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool and Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola before the English Premier League match at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool. Picture date: December 31st, 2016. Photo: Cameron/Sportimage via PA Images

Have the champions done enough to fend off Liverpool? – Man City 2018/19 Opposition Preview

Aug 9, 2018Aug 8, 2018

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LONDON, ENGLAND - Friday, August 11, 2017: Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring the third goal during the FA Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Danny Ward & the Foxes aim for a Europa League push – Leicester City 2018/19 Opposition Preview

Aug 9, 2018Aug 7, 2018

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Fulham's Tom Cairney celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game - John Walton/EMPICS Sport

Premier League revival act to be season’s surprise package? – Fulham 2018/19 Opposition Preview

Aug 9, 2018Aug 7, 2018

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HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - Tuesday, January 30, 2018: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp and Huddersfield Town's manager David Wagner before the FA Premier League match between Huddersfield Town FC and Liverpool FC at the John Smith's Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Klopp’s best friend facing another relegation battle – Huddersfield Town 2018/19 Opposition Preview

Aug 9, 2018Aug 7, 2018

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