Paddy’s Premier League debate
Jurgen Klopp had kind words for Norwich City after Liverpool's opening night win Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd - Credit: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd
One thing you can guarantee when Norwich City host Liverpool in the Premier League. It will not be dull.
City need points and fast to revive fading survival hopes. The unbeaten Reds need just six wins to confirm their first league title in three decades. Jurgen Klopp brings Liverpool to the bottom club as European champions and World Club champions.
Is it a cut and dried case at Carrow Road, or is there another memorable Manchester City type afternoon and early evening in the Norfolk air?
Both squads will be refreshed after a mid-winter top flight break. That should strengthen Emi Buendia's claims for a start after a late cameo in the 0-0 stalemate at Newcastle United. But with Ben Godfrey available after his three-game ban what should Daniel Farke do at the other end of the pitch?
Grant Hanley was again solid at St James' Park but Farke favoured a Godfrey and Christoph Zimmermann pairing at Hanley's expense for the recent home win over Bournemouth.
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