Such has been the club's progress over the past 12 months, it was entirely fitting the year would culminate with the ultimate test of mental and physical fortitude.
With Manchester City clear at the Premier League's summit and Manchester United, who are second, with a healthy gap to the chasing pack, the rivals look set for a top-four finish, but who will join them?
So, when the two city rivals faced off in the Derby della Madonnina last November, the Rossoneri faithful whistled and booed their former attacking midfielder's first few touches.
Liverpool boss Klopp said: It was a brilliant game. I liked the first half a lot. We didn't score, that is the only problem.
There is no way that Jota could get the ball back and score or that Vince tried to stop. You could see how good we can be.
You have to overturn that. Hopefully this can build confidence and trust and belief that we can win in difficult matches.
Khadra wasted no time making his presence felt with a jinking run past Jayson Molumby and Furlong on the touchline before firing straight at Johnstone.
He then slotted Broja through and he drove to the top of the area before hitting a low, hard shot past Butland, celebrating in front of a stunned Holmesdale End.
“If the players believe I rotated for that game they are mistaken. I decide the best team today for the way they play. We needed a different pace for the players and that’s why they play.
He gave up his first managerial role because, like a lot of colleagues he sees, he enjoyed the training - but the match days were just too stressful.
But it was hoped that Chelsea could move the second leg of their last-16 tie to a neutral venue in order to use their whole squad.
Ronaldo over-reliance remains a factor According to Paul Merson, Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Old Trafford last summer threw Solskjaer's United plan out of the window and the statistics (see below) support that view.
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If tomorrow it is not possible because of more news, this is out of our reach for now. Possibly, (it will) be one of the most easy line-ups we have to decide.
Celtic had failed to beat United in their last two attempts, including a 1-1 draw in Glasgow in September, but there was never any question of being frustrated this time as they dominated from the start.
But they started brightly, with Ojo and Marley Watkins both having efforts from the edge of the area which curled high and wide as the home side took the game to their visitors.
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I just like to show them that food is more than chicken, broccoli and quinoa and can be exciting and delicious.
The 36-year-old Portuguese international has nine goals since his return to the Premier League, while Messi grabbed his first league goal for PSG this weekend in a match-winning performance against Nantes.
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But Tuchel was still determined his side give their all despite the uphill challenge, and called for a 'fantastic script' to get them through.
An in-form Baker, who has been involved in 10 goals in 16 appearances since his January switch, prodded an instinctive effort narrowly wide of the post as the hosts grew in confidence.
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While the World Cup playoffs in March will be a big focus for Salah, Mane and their team-mates - those matches are on the back burner as they are still battling for Africa Cup of Nations honours.
Bundesliga: Leipzig storm past Hoffenheim RB Leipzig's in-form France midfielder Christopher Nkunku scored one goal and set up another as they stormed past European hopefuls Hoffenheim 3-0 to boost their chances of a top-four finish in the Bundesliga with five matches remaining.
I think it was an entire team effort that was outstanding, Berhalter said. We asked them to be dominant, we asked them to embrace the conditions, embrace the physicality and I think we did that and more.
Florentino [Perez] never loses. He has been taking precautionary measures to maintain the unity of the three [clubs] that remain.
He was spotted by City at the age of 12 and moved to Manchester, living in club accommodation during the week before travelling back for weekend’s on the family farm.
Bayern Munich became the highest Bundesliga scorers in a calendar year as they best Arminia Bielefeld 1-0 the Allianz Arena.
Liverpool and Chelsea remain a cut above every other team, but Liverpool are arguably unfortunate not to be clear of Chelsea in second.
Saka was Arsenal's biggest threat down the right and he was involved in the build-up to Tierney's effort, before he teed up Lacazette's shot which was parried into the path of Martinelli and poked inches wide.
Lijnders also said the Premier League should listen to the scientists and not club executives when making decisions about how to deal with the impact of Covid-19.
England began their World Cup 2022 qualification campaign with a comprehensive 5-0 home victory against San Marino on March 25. That game marked the start of a three-game cycle in March, which also saw the Three Lions beat Albania 2-0 away then overcome Poland 2-1 at Wembley.
Especially when you play a game after your rivals for a place in the Champions League - Wolverhampton, Manchester United and Arsenal - have lost.
This result was not the result that we want but there is nothing we can do now. You have to think (about) winning every game we have going forward, he added.
Enquiries, in conjunction with Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC, are ongoing to identify anyone else involved in throwing objects during the match. Tottenham have said they will work with Chelsea to review the footage and take appropriate action.
In total, Aaronson has earned 15 caps for the U.S. and is expected to be a major part of the team's plans for upcoming matches against El Salvador, Canada and Honduras.
Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has complained about media outlets mistakenly using his image in stories about Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy.
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The Yellow Submarine come into the game off the back of an excellent win against high-flying Real Betis last weekend, but the 2-0 victory came at a cost with Gerard Moreno limping off with a muscle problem that looks set to keep him out for around three weeks.
The Spring Series was an eight-game competition which took place as the WSL moved from a summer to winter season, bringing it in line with the rest of English football.
De Bruyne's reduced impact this season can be measured in the assists he has contributed - zero - a stark contrast between the 12 he managed in 2020-21 and the record-equalling 20 from the 2019-20 campaign.
Whenever I step over that white line, it's a special occasion. Whenever I'm selected, I'll do that.
We maintain this momentum, continue to gel as we welcome injured players back and have fun whilst making an assault on the play-offs.
The European champions, on the other hand, look a little sorry for themselves at present, and fans would be forgiven for believing that playing for and coaching the club is becoming a chore, given the facial expressions of their heroes on the pitch and in the dugout.
