Author: Oliver Miller
FoL's Matchday Correspondent @oliver_miller
View from the Main Stand – Liverpool 7–0 Spartak Moscow
Situated on the broadcasting gantry within Anfield’s main stand, Oliver Miller offers his view on Liverpool’s Champions League match against Spartak Moscow. Liverpool thrash Spartak to reach the Champions League knockout round in style Christmas decorations adorned the Anfield façade – the first sign that the football-packed festive period has arrived – and Spartak Moscow […]
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Player Analysis – Liverpool 7–0 Spartak Moscow
Liverpool Loris Karius – 7 Got down well to make a solid early save but from then on was a bystander. Joe Gomez – 7 Another solid performance – was heavily involved in the play on the right-side but it was more of a cruising contribution than fast-paced attacking forays. Ragnar Klavan – 7 An […]
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Player Ratings: Brighton & Hove Albion 1–5 Liverpool
Here are the player ratings for both sides following Liverpool’s 5-1 win at Brighton over the weekend. Following Liverpool’s victory they are anything from 40/1 to 66/1 to win the Premier League. Probably more interestingly, Liverpool at 5/4 with some bookmakers not to finish in this season’s top 4. The win and good performance from the […]
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Player Analysis: Stoke 0–3 Liverpool
Stoke City Lee Grant – 6 Couldn’t be blamed for any of Liverpool’s goals – wouldn’t have been easy for any goalkeeper given the attacking talent Liverpool had on the pitch at different stages of the match. Bruno Marins Indi – 6 Was unable to prevent the cross that brought about Liverpool’s opener – was […]
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View from the Main Stand: Liverpool 1–1 Chelsea
Situated on the broadcasting gantry within Anfield’s main stand, Oliver Miller offers his view on Liverpool’s Premier League match against Chelsea. A late equaliser denies Liverpool victory for the second time in a week. There were raised eyebrows aplenty as the fans made their way into Anfield on a cold and blustery autumn evening; the […]
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Player Ratings: Liverpool 1–1 Chelsea
Liverpool Simon Mignolet – 6 Made a number of crucial saves in the opening half during a spell of Chelsea pressure – was unfortunate with his positioning for Willian’s goal as he struggled to backtrack in time. Joe Gomez – 6 Produced another competent display – defensively sound and provided a useful outlet for Salah […]
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Player Analysis: Sevilla 3–3 Liverpool
Sevilla Sergio Rico – 6 Made some good reactive saves, however, should have come out for Liverpool’s third goal. Gabriel Mercado – 5 Had a fair amount of success on the left side producing decent crosses, especially in the second-half when Moreno and Mane were struggling. Johannes Geis – 6 Struggled to deal with Liverpool […]
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View from the Main Stand – Liverpool 3–0 Southampton
Situated on the broadcasting gantry within Anfield’s main stand, Oliver Miller offers his view on Liverpool’s Premier League match against Southampton Sumptuous Salah sends Liverpool to victory against struggling Saints “It was the perfect day for us,” Jurgen Klopp proclaimed post-match. A 3-0 victory off the back of an international break is usually one to […]
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Player Ratings: Liverpool 3–0 Southampton
Liverpool Simon Mignolet – 6 Was a bystander for much of the game and his only moment of action was a dodgy step-over. Trent Alexander-Arnold – 7 Gave width to Liverpool’s attacks and almost scored but did give the ball away at times. Dejan Lovren – 7 Made some crucial blocks – one especially to […]
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Player Analysis: International Duty
With the focus now turning back to the Premier League, here is how some of the Liverpool players fared during the international break. England/England U21 Joe Gomez was one of the standout performers during the international break; having come on – and impressed – as an early substitute for the injured Phil Jones in England’s […]
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