Two managers firmly loving their jobs clash at Selhurst Park this weekend. Roy Hodgson and Jurgen Klopp are enjoying terrific seasons with their respective sides. Liverpool are flying high with an eight-point lead at the top while Crystal Palace are competing well and find themselves just one point off the European places.
Roy Hodgson and Jurgen Klopp Enjoying Their Roles
Roy Hodgson Ready to Face Jurgen Klopp and Former Side
Crystal Palace are enjoying an excellent season under Roy Hodgson. The Premier League’s oldest manager is loving life at his boyhood club and is gearing up for Premier League game number 301 against one of his former clubs in Liverpool. Hodgson’s ill-fated spell at the Reds scarred him but he has rebuilt his career and is firmly loving life in his dream job.
His ambition will be to get Crystal Palace into Europe and they have a very good chance with their competitive nature and never-say-die attitude. Hodgson has instilled a belief around the whole of Selhurst Park and there is a real buzz about the club. However, their league form has dipped in recent weeks. Palace are winless in four games, including back-to-back losses. Hodgson’s team are in a difficult run of fixtures but will know they can spring a surprise on the runaway leaders.
A win for Palace would firmly put them the race for Europe, with just six points separating fifth-placed Sheffield United from 17th-placed Aston Villa. Hodgson cheered on the terraces of Selhurst Park and he will want to bring success to his fellow Palace fans. He is loving his job and would love to give former club Liverpool a first league loss.
Jurgen Klopp is Loving His Team, the Fans and the Club
It has been a magnificent season for Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool. His team are flying at the top having beaten closest challengers Manchester City in their last game. The mentality drilled into those players is astonishing and it is down to Klopp, who embodies his team and the fans adore him. The charismatic German is loving his job and is determined to bring more trophies to the club. Klopp is adored by his players and the feeling is firmly mutual with the admiration show both in training and during matches. His fiery nature and strong mentality resonate with his team and this will key as they head to Crystal Palace.
He will take his team to South London fancying they can extend their tremendous run in the league but, as we have seen in the past, Selhurst Park has provided title-changing afternoons for the Reds. Klopp will be fully aware his side will need to best at their best to ensure a fourth straight win. Leicester City, Chelsea and Manchester City are hunting them down at the top and Klopp will know his team need to secure victories.
Whose Love Affair Will Continue to Blossom After Saturday?
Crystal Palace will enter this match hoping to end their winless streak. Wilfried Zaha’s battle with Trent Alexander-Arnold will be vital with the full-back not as strong defensively. Sadio Mane will aim to continue his terrific scoring season. Meanwhile, Klopp’s team will have to show endeavour and patience with Palace expected to sit within a defensive 4-5-1.
Roy Hodgson’s love affair will firmly blossom if Palace stun the runaway leaders. Jurgen Klopp’s love affair will continue should the Reds continue their sensational form and title charge.
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