EPL Kick-off - How to watch Liverpool vs Norwich City on August 9, 2019

August 8, 2019 By Oscar Rojas

Topics: English Premier League, Liverpool, Norwich City, TV Schedules, TV Listings

The Reds will begin the 2019-20 season against a recently-promoted side. Keep track of this clash with our detailed guide.

What is Liverpool and Norwich's form ahead of this match?

Liverpool gets to this game having won only one of their four previous friendlies. Klopp's men were unable to beat Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in the FA Community Shield game, which the Citizens won after a penalty shootout.

Norwich City won their only friendly match ahead of their Premier League return. The Canaries defeated Schalke 04 with a 2-1 score. Even so, that game took place over a month ago, which raises questions about the team's current state.

Liverpool vs Norwich - Who's in and who's out?

Liverpool will have to play this game without three matches. Nathaniel Clyne picked up a long-term injury, Sadio Mané has just returned to the club after his involvement in the 2019 AFCON. Lastly, James Milner will be assessed prior to the game, but his absence might be seen by some as a certainty.

Norwich City gets to this game with three confirmed absences, which could end up being four in the hours leading to the game. Christoph Zimmerman, Louis Thompson, and Alexander Tettey have been ruled out of this clash, while Timm Klose's availability will be determined hours before kick-off

Liverpool vs Norwich - Head-to-head stats

Liverpool has won eight out of the last ten games against Norwich in all comps. The other two concluded in a draw.
Norwich's last win against Liverpool took place back in 1994. That clash ended with a 1-0 win for the Canaries.
The last game between the Reds and the Canaries at Anfield concluded in a one-all draw.
The last game between these sides in all comps saw Liverpool claim a 5-4 away win.

Liverpool vs Norwich - Pre-match talk

Liverpool's coach Jürgen Klopp ruled out the team's need to sign more players to try and compete against Manchester City, and how his men will have to battle for each point harder than last year.

"Friday for us is deadline day. That is because pre-season is over, now let's perform as good as possible. Let's be as difficult to play against as possible, be as direct as possible, prepare our situations as good as possible, be 100 per cent in the defending mood."