Author: Michael Pearson
Sturridge to replace injured Mane and Real track Coutinho
No direct replacement for injured Mane Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admitted that he does not have a direct replacement in mind for the injured Sadio Mane. The Senegalese forward could be out for some time after coming off in the weekend win over Everton. “We can cope with his absence but we don’t have a […]
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The Loan Report: Sakho shines and a rare start for Kent
Mamadou Sahko – Crystal Palace Sahko, who recently won player of the month for Palace, put in his fourth fine defensive display in as many games during the 2-1 win away at Chelsea. Palace did concede their first goal in four but it was a well-taken effort in the first five minutes. Palace quickly took […]
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Pearson’s Premier League Roundup: Merseyside is still red
Liverpool’s win in the Merseyside derby on Saturday helped to move them into third place in the league. To get a win over your closest rivals was sweet enough but the weekend kept getting better after full time. Results in other games now mean that a top four finish is in the teams own hands, […]
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Pearson Previews the Premier League as the Merseyside derby approaches
This weekend is the second Merseyside derby of the season at Anfield as Everton visit. Earlier in the season, Liverpool won 1-0 and another victory in this game will see them go level on points with Tottenham in 2nd. A draw could be enough to move them to third, but having played more games than […]
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‘Mr Liverpool’ Ronnie Moran passes away aged 83
‘Mr Liverpool’ Ronnie Moran has died at the age of 83. Moran spent almost 50 years at Liverpool as captain, coach and caretaker manager before retiring in 1998. During his time as left back at Anfield he made 379 appearances for the club during 1952 to 1966 scoring 17 goals and wining seven honours. He […]
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Sahko key to Palace’s survival bid, Markovic suffers a 4-0 hammering as does Ward
Mamadou Sahko – Crystal Palace The defender put in another impressive shift and he was part of the Palace defence which now has three clean sheets in a row. It seems that he really is key to the defence and with the Palace’s survival as they have moved away from relegation following three narrow wins. […]
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Pearson’s Premier League Roundup as Liverpool get control of their top four destiny
Liverpool picked up their first away point since mid-January in the 1-1 draw away at Manchester City. In a game that was perhaps more important not to lose than to win, the side performed well and remain unbeaten against the top 7 this season. They will be a little disappointed to leave with a point […]
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Pearson Previews the Premier League as Liverpool play City…
Liverpool travel to the Etihad this weekend fourth in the league and could go as high as second with a win. After recent wins the side seem to have turned around their poor form and given Liverpool’s performances this season against the sides from the top seven, they will be looking for another strong performance. […]
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Midfield problems for Klopp against City?
Jurgen Klopp confirmed on Monday that Jordan Henderson will not recover from his foot injury in time to face Manchester City at the weekend. He could instead be in line for a return to the side following the international break and the game against Everton. As he nears a return to action and with James […]
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Markovic, Ward, Kent and others all have their progress checked in Pearson’s Loan Report
Lazar Markovic – Hull City The winger played 75 minutes in the 2-1 win over Swansea City on Saturday. It was a much needed win for Marco Silva’s side who had performed well recently but without picking up points. Lazar put in a decent display as helped the team remain disciplined early on. With Hull […]
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