Liverpool will look to end their run of two straight Premier League defeats at home to Norwich City on Sunday, with the pressure continuing to mount on manager Brendan Rodgers. They followed up a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to West Ham United with a 3-1 loss away at bitter rivals Manchester United, leaving them in 10th place after five games of the season.
Liverpool vs. Norwich City 2015 live stream: Game time, TV schedule and how to watch online
Liverpool will look to break out of their losing streak by seeing off newly promoted Norwich on Sunday.
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Indeed, that’s even below newly promoted Norwich, who also sit on seven points but have a slightly superior goal difference. They’ve only won a couple of their first five games, but have shown enough to suggest they could be successful in their fight against relegation this season. Despite only being promoted via the playoffs last season, Alex Neil’s side were arguably the best team in the Championship, and their performances on their return to the top flight are suggesting as much.
Key player: Wes Hoolahan (Norwich City)
If Liverpool can stop Wes Hoolahan, they’ll go a long way to stopping Norwich altogether. The Irishman has pulled the strings in attacking midfield for the Canaries so far this season, and capped an excellent performance against Bournemouth last time out with a goal and an assist. He’s now 33 years old, but as long as his late blooming continues, Norwich are going to have a great chance of surviving the drop.
When they last met: Norwich 2-3 Liverpool, April 20, 2014
Norwich and Liverpool met near the end of the 2013-14 season, with both sides having much at stake. It looked like Liverpool would run away with the points when Raheem Sterling and Luis Suárez both netted inside 11 minutes, but Norwich stemmed the tide and pulled one back through Gary Hooper 10 minutes into the second half. Sterling sealed his brace minutes later, and Robert Snodgrass' late goal proved nothing more than a consolation for the Canaries. However, the season ended in heartbreak for both teams: Liverpool missed out on the league title by two points, and Norwich were relegated by three.
Liverpool injuries and suspensions
Out: Jon Flanagan (knee), Jordan Henderson (foot), Kolo Touré (hip/thigh). In doubt: Joe Allen (hamstring), Daniel Sturridge (thigh).
Norwich City injuries and suspensions
Out: Youssouf Mulumbu (foot), Gary Hooper (ankle), Andre Wisdom (ineligible). In doubt: Lewis Grabban (match fitness)
Liverpool will still be without a handful of their regulars, including midfielder Jordan Henderson, but could have Joe Allen and Daniel Sturridge back after their respective layoffs. For Norwich, Youssouf Mulumbu and Hooper will be sidelined through injury, while Liverpool loanee Andre Wisdom is out against his parent club. Striker Lewis Grabban is in doubt.
Match Date/Time: Sunday, 11 a.m. ET, 4 p.m. local
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
TV: USA Network (U.S.), Sportsnet World (Canada)
Online: NBC Sports Live Extra (U.S.), Sportsnet World Now (Canada)
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