4 crucial factors in deciding the fate of the title race in the Premier League

Modified Feb 28, 2019 15:56 GMT

Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola would have to inspire their respective sides to give their best in the last phase of the season.

#2. Liverpool playing Origi in place of Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane in a more direct role:

Divock Origi impressed a great deal for Liverpool in the match against Watford, as he scored one and set up another in a 5-0 win. He is a faster and stronger player than Roberto Firmino, who has not particularly impressed this season and scored only 11 goals in 31 matches so far.

Origi’s speed and strength can prove to be very useful for the Reds in the upcoming matches. Also, it allows Sadio Mane to play as a centre-forward and be more direct in his approach. Mane can turn and react very quickly inside the opposition penalty box, as he demonstrated by scoring a brace against Watford in last night’s match.

Mane has usually played as a left winger this season, and it makes him toil harder to win the ball and presents him with less goal-scoring opportunities. Still, he has been able to score 15 goals this season so far.

Klopp might give it a thought and start with Origi as the left-winger in the next few matches. It would also allow Mohamed Salah to play freely on the right flank, and create opportunities for Mane with his passes and crosses into the box.

Edited by Zaid Khan