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View from the Main Stand: Liverpool 2-2 Sevilla
Situated on the broadcasting gantry within Anfield’s main stand, Oliver Miller offers his view on Liverpool’s Champions League match against Sevilla A late equaliser from Sevilla’s Correa denied Liverpool victory on their Champions League return The atmosphere was palpable – a mixture of anticipation and tension. The gantry was packed with journalists and broadcasters from […]
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Key Talking Points From Liverpool’s 2-2 Draw With Sevilla
Anfield, Liverpool – European nights at Anfield are back. Wednesday night marked the end of The Red’s three-year absence from the Champions League. The day had finally come when Liverpool were ready to entertain the continent’s big boys again. First up for the five time European Champions was Sevilla, an outfit all too familiar for […]
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Player Ratings: Liverpool 2-2 Sevilla
Liverpool Loris Karius – 6 Brought back in for Mignolet but again failed to give the crowd – or his defence – any confidence Joe Gomez – 4 An underwhelming performance capped off with a late sending off Joel Matip – 6 Not authoritative enough at the heart of the defence – although, at times, […]
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Salah the bright spark in disappointing Anfield draw
In yet another game were Liverpool failed to pick up all three points due to an incompetent defence, Mohamed Salah was one of few star players that shone in the 2-2 draw. After Sevilla went ahead very early on through poor defending from the hosts, Salah was quickest to recover and inspire the Reds to […]
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Roopa Reflects: The international break curse strikes again
It has been two weeks since an emphatic 4-0 victory over Arsenal before the international break and this time it was Liverpool on the receiving end of a thrashing. Returning positively to Premier League action straight after an international break has often proven problematic for Liverpool in recent seasons. Such breaks cause an untimely disruption […]
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View from the Main Stand: Manchester City 5–0 Liverpool
Situated in the press box within the Etihad stadium, Oliver Miller offers his view on Liverpool’s Premier League match against Manchester City Manchester City score 5 against 10-man Liverpool to give Klopp his heaviest defeat as Liverpool manager There was an immense sense of anticipation for the first game back after the International break. Second […]
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Origi makes Wolfsburg debut, but Liverpool loanees endure goalless week
Divock Origi – Wolfsburg The Belgian enjoyed a promising debut for his new German side but couldn’t find the back of the net despite a number chances. Spectators were excited to see how Origi would work alongside Mario Gomez, but the latter limped off with an ankle injury midway through the first half. This could […]
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The Optimist (or as optimistic as I can be)
5-0. Jesus Christ. In fact, don’t mention the name Jesus to me please. That must be what getting into a fight on a good night out feels like. You’re having a boss time, enjoying being out with your mates and getting bladdered. Then, BANG – someone sparks you out of nowhere and ruins it. That’s […]
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Mignolet only Red to make impact in abysmal display in Manchester
Simon Mignolet was the only Liverpool player to have any real impact in the thumping at the Etihad on Saturday, where the Belgian certainly wasn’t completely convincing yet did manage to keep the score line at 5-0. After losing his place in the previous Premier League fixture, Mignolet was back between the sticks for the […]
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Player Ratings: Manchester City 5–0 Liverpool
Liverpool Simon Mignolet – 6 Although conceded 5 goals, was hard to pinpoint ultimate blame when he was left so exposed. Trent Alexander-Arnold – 4 The teenager’s strengths are attacking and technique but his defensive frailty was apparent and exploited. Joel Matip – 4 Failed to take part in the match – absent as De […]
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