Nicholas Hughes

 
Nicholas Hughes • nick_hughesy6 Liverpool Analyst
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Football Writer with particular focus on the Premier League and Liverpool

Articles written by Nicholas Hughes

Predicted XI

Sancho back in the XI – How Dortmund could line up against Club Brugge

The Englishman missed the German side’s last match but should be back in midweek for Champions League duties

  • 3 years
Predicted XI

Havertz to return – How Chelsea could line up against Rennes

The German has missed three matches for the Blues but looks set to return to the side when they return to Champions League duty this midweek

  • 3 years
Predicted XI

First start for Cavani? How Manchester United could line up against Basaksehir

United could unleash their new No.7 from the start for the first time this week when they return to Champions League action

  • 3 years
Premier League

Manchester City: 2020-21 mid-season report card

After a dismal ending to last season, Pep Guardiola's side came into the new campaign with a point to prove

  • 3 years
Real Madrid

How will Real Madrid cope without Fede Valverde?

The Uruguayan has become a key member of Zinedine's Zidane's playing squad, but they will have to contend with his absence

  • 3 years
Premier League

All in the mind - Liverpool hold mental edge over Manchester City

Liverpool are the self-proclaimed ‘mentality monsters,’ but what does that mean for the outcome for both them and City?

  • 3 years

Torres to continue at no.9? How Manchester City could line-up against Olympiakos

The Spaniard has two goals in two Champions League games as he looks to carry the burden left by Sergio Aguero.

  • 3 years
Predicted XI

Jota back in up front? How Liverpool could line-up against Atalanta

The Portuguese star could start again after three goals in a week including the winner against West Ham on Saturday

  • 3 years
Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Is Zlatan returning to the Swedish national team?

Like a fine wine, the big Swede is only getting better with age – is he one of the best strikers in the world again?

  • 3 years
Player Rating

Cristiano Ronaldo: Player Rating and Performance v Spezia

The Portuguese superstar was in his pomp as he came off the bench following his covid recovery to fire Juventus to victory

  • 3 years
Champions League

Dynamo Kyiv to face Barcelona with THIRTEEN players missing due to covid

The Ukrainian Premier League leaders could be without around a whole host of their starting XI ahead of the Camp Nou encounter

  • 3 years
Refereeing

Harry Kane against Brighton: Was it a penalty?

Tottenham’s No. 10 certainly 'won' a spot kick in the incident with Adam Lallana, but should it have been awarded?

  • 3 years
Premier League

What is Liverpool's ceiling now that Van Dijk is missing?

The Dutchman leaves a gaping whole at the back for Liverpool, but is it all doom and gloom?

  • 3 years
Premier League

Is it time to admit Roberto Firmino is no longer the answer?

Liverpool’s No. 9 is struggling – but is it simply a dip in form or is this now the Brazilian’s level?

  • 3 years
Premier League

Liverpool showed their high-risk football can go drastically wrong

The champions' 7-2 defeat at Aston Villa has raised questions for Jurgen Klopp’s side.

  • 3 years
Liverpool

Diogo Jota gives Liverpool's front three something to think about

The arrival of the Portuguese forward gives the Reds' depth and means that the first choice forwards have competition

  • 3 years
Transfers

Thiago Alcantara to Liverpool: Worth it?

The cultured Spanish midfielder is all set for a move to Anfield, but is it a deal that works for all parties?

  • 3 years
Premier League

Does Mohamed Salah's talent get enough praise?

The Egyptian has been a victim of his own success at Liverpool, but deserves all the plaudits going

  • 3 years
Premier League

What Liverpool need to do to win the Premier League again

Can Liverpool go again after their record-breaking season?

  • 3 years
Liverpool

Why the four Liverpool nominees should win the PFA Player of the Year

Players at Anfield have won the award two years running and four Reds are within a chance this year.

  • 3 years
Premier League

Can Liverpool go back-to-back? History says they can

Clubs have had mixed success following title-winning seasons of late.

  • 3 years
Liverpool

The winners and losers in Liverpool's pre-season matches

The Reds are chasing back-to-back titles and have had a mixed preparation as Klopp looks to get his squad ready for action

  • 3 years
Liverpool

Is there still a place at Liverpool for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain?

Next season will be a big one for the Ox, with Liverpool chasing more titles and the Euros on the horizon

  • 3 years
Premier League

Can Takumi Minamino be the second coming of Roberto Firmino at Liverpool?

The Japanese international has had a slow start but he can become a big player at Anfield.

  • 3 years
Premier League

Liverpool in 2020/21: Starters, substitutes and potential signings

The runaway Premier League champions will be the hunted next season - where are they looking to round out their squad?

  • 3 years