Analysis of Liverpool’s defensive woes
Jürgen Klopp’s second full season in charge, some good summer signings and the return to the UEFA Champions League, created high expectations among the club’s fans for the ’17-’18 season. 7 English Premier League, one League Cup and four Champions League matches later, things are definitely not good. The Reds are 7th in the League, […]
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Maribor vs Liverpool: Champions League Preview
It’s back to international duty for the Reds tonight. After drawing their first two matches in the competition, they now face Maribor in a double header which should really be used to advance their position in the group. On paper it should be a walk in the park for Liverpool, but a trip to Slovenia […]
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Champions League Matchday 3 Preview: Reds require win in Slovenia
Without intending to be disrespectful towards Maribor, there were probably quite a few Liverpool fans who had never heard of the Slovenian club until they were paired together in Champions League Group E eight weeks ago. Maribor were regarded by many as the whipping boys of the group and they were comfortably beaten by Sevilla […]
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Under-23s win streak comes to an end, and could Liverpool want another left-back?
Under-23s lose for the first time Liverpool’s under-23 side tasted defeat for the first time this season, when they lost 2-0 away to Derby County last night. Liverpool were by far the better side in the first half, but were unable to find a breakthrough, which allowed Derby to take control and bag two goals […]
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The Genuine Optimist
We all knew what he would do. We all knew he would come to Anfield and sit 11 men behind the ball. We all knew he would try to counter attack us using pace and power. We all knew he would ping it to Lukaku on the halfway for him to hold up and bring […]
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Analysis of Liverpool’s 0-0 draw with Manchester United
The most anticipated match of the weekend, the Liverpool – Manchester United derby, was not a match to remember, just like the one that took place in Anfield the last season – also a 0-0. Jose Mourinho had only Herrera and Matic available for the midfield, so his plans where pretty much predefined. Lukaku was […]
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Roopa Reflects: Reds return to action with goalless draw with Manchester United
Liverpool returned to Premier League action on Saturday, facing Manchester United in the early kick-off at Anfield after what seemed like forever playing away from home. We all know what social media is like in the run-up to a big game like this one. One half of fans are pessimistic with no faith in the […]
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View from the Main Stand: Liverpool 0–0 Manchester United
Situated on the broadcasting gantry within Anfield’s main stand, Oliver Miller offers his view on Liverpool’s Premier League match against Manchester United Manchester United shut out Liverpool’s stuttering attack in another dismal performance at Anfield As the final whistle was blown, BBC 5live’s Mark Chapman turned to commentator John Murray – alongside him on the […]
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Origi finds the net, but Randall gets his marching orders
Divock Origi – Wolfsburg Wolfsburg picked up their fourth Bundesliga draw in a row, when their match with Bayer Leverkusen finished 2-2. Leverkusen took the lead twice, but failed to hold on for all three points. Divock Origi opened the scoring for Wolfsburg after using his height and strength to beat his marker to the […]
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Key Talking Points From Liverpool’s 0-0 Draw With Manchester United
Anfield, Liverpool – After making it through the longest two weeks in football, also known as the international break; fans all over the world were awarded with quite a treat on Saturday afternoon. Kicking off the Premier League weekend was the biggest game in English football: Liverpool versus Manchester United. Winless in this fixture since […]
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