In the climax of the EPL, top of the table Liverpool hosted the underpowered Luton. Despite the Reds' momentum, they are preparing for the EFL Cup final. Facing Luton's weak defense, they are more eager to establish an advantage in the early part of the match, so that their main players can fully adjust in the second half and build up their strength for the final. If they can't win by half-time, they might as well expect a 1.5-goal half-time win. (Not to be missed on Now 621 Thursday at 3.30am)
Liverpool has been on fire lately, with the announcement of manager Gopp's early departure at the end of the season galvanizing the players, who have won 9 of their last 11 matches, with the only loss coming to Arsenal, and are currently sitting at the top of the league. Team morale is high.
It is worth mentioning that the team's ace Mohammed Sana made a timely comeback, contributing goals and assists even though he was not at full strength after the 4-1 win over Binford in the last match, showing the strength of a top player. In view of the many injuries in the team recently, Gopp treasures the main players, and the upcoming EFL Cup final on Sunday will be the key battle to challenge Chelsea, and the first test on the road to the Four Champions. In this campaign, Liverpool is bound to be quick, strive to score more goals in the first half to consolidate the lead, the second half can let the main players rest early, is expected to launch a fierce attack at the beginning of the game.
