Despite ending the campaign on a cruel note, Liverpool’s 2017-18 finished stronger than any season since 2013-14. Both seasons, the Reds finished runners-up of one kind or another, but there is something markedly different this time. As tragic as the loss in Kiev might have been, the future of Liverpool Football Club is bright. With another […]
In a final, that was characterised by tears and heartbreak but Liverpool’s glorious run to Kiev ultimately fell short. Two-time defending European champions Real Madrid beat the Reds 3-1 in the final to win their third consecutive European Cup. Despite starting so brightly in what increasingly looked like a cracking final, Liverpool suffered a devastating […]
It was never really in too much doubt. While Liverpool waited until the final day to secure their place in the Premier League’s top four and consecutive Champions League qualifications, they were always going to beat Brighton Hove Albion. The Reds swatted the Seagulls 4-0 at Anfield to finish the Premier League campaign in fourth place. […]
Liverpool seem incapable of taking the easy road. Once again, the Reds complicated their top four prospects instead of polishing them. Liverpool struggled and lost to a resurgent Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge. While the allure of a Champions League final awaits the Reds at the end of the month, the Premier League campaign looks […]
Liverpool may have lost a match in Rome but they punched their ticket to the Champions League final. Roma responded with a brave but broken performance for their home supporters, beating the Reds 4-2 but faltering 6-7 on aggregate Despite any pre-match concerns, Liverpool scored twice in the Stadio Olimpico, the first goals conceded there […]
Liverpool and Stoke played out a goalless draw at Anfield today, in a result that really helped neither team. Stoke could’ve won it late on through Ryan Shawcross, but the defender missed a golden chance to give the Potters a vital win. Mohamed Salah also failed to net, missing the chance to break the record […]
In a thoroughly underwhelming display, Liverpool faltered in a match that had must-win implications. Patience turned into predictability as Stoke City was allowed to escape with a point in a 0-0 draw at Anfield. Liverpool more than had enough chances to punish the visitors but could not break through. Yet with Stoke fighting to stay […]
Despite another spell of late sloppy play, Liverpool all but booked passage into the Champions League final in Kiev. Some late sloppiness took some shine off another brilliant European night at Anfield as the Reds beat Roma 5-2. In a cagey first half hour, Roma reminded everyone that their inclusion in the final four was […]
Despite the weight and expectation of the Champions League semifinal awaiting midweek, Jurgen Klopp took nothing for granted and sent out a strong side against the league’s lowest side. It should have proved enough for the result, but sloppiness left the Reds with a draw against West Bromwich Albion 2-2 at The Hawthorns. As the […]
With Champions League advancement dominating the week, Liverpool refocused on the league and ensured that Bournemouth received an inhospitable visit to Merseyside. The Reds retained their rhythm and relentlessness dispatching the Cherries 3-0 at Anfield. There was no relaxation with the Reds still needing to secure their top four credentials, despite the European semi-final that […]
Liverpool entered the Etihad with a three goal advantage but they were still only slight favourites to advance. Against what has widely been considered Europe’s strongest side, Liverpool not only advanced but they beat Manchester City 2-1 in what could become an era-defining match. This was a game that put Liverpool to the test. City […]
In one of the strangest and most inconsequential Merseyside Derbies in recent memory, Liverpool arrived at Goodison Park with a patchwork side due to injuries and with an eye on Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Man City. The result made for a muted match that ended in a 0-0 draw. Liverpool had enough chances to […]