In the marquee matchup of the quarter final round of the Champions League, Liverpool hosted Manchester City at a buzzing Anfield that evoked the memories of magnificent European nights. After receiving a harrowing welcome on their ride to the ground, the Reds gave City an even more raucous reception. Liverpool rattled Manchester City 3-0 in […]
Away, against a side that has proven a significant bogey team of the last few years, Liverpool struggled at Selhurst Park before coming from behind to win 1-2 against the Eagles. Liverpool began with a plan that looked patient and poised. The Reds dominated proceedings from the opening whistle but struggled to breakdown the home […]
A response was needed after the disappointment of last week’s visit to Old Trafford. The long week without Liverpool left everyone waiting for the kick off against Watford. What a response it was as the Reds unveiled the latest instalment of the Los show, thrashing the Hornets 5-0 at Anfield. It took nary four minutes […]
Few matches fire the blood like the derby, even more the case with more than just pride on the line. With second place up for grabs in a ill-fated chase of Manchester City, Liverpool headed to Old Trafford where they got fully Mourinhoed, losing 2-1. Playing their fiercest rivals, Liverpool hoped to start swiftly. However, […]
With a ticket to the quarter-finals of the Champions League all but punched, Liverpool needed to finish their second leg against Porto after the thrashing the gave them in Portugal. Without working too hard, the Reds remained calm and controlled in a 0-0 draw at Anfield. In a first half that can only be described […]
Rafa Benitez may be loved in Liverpool, but the Reds finally issued him with a visiting defeat for the first time. In a markedly mature performance, Liverpool knocked back Newcastle 2-0 at Anfield. Former Reds manager Benitez set up his side to defend from the start. In the opening 40 minutes, the Magpies barely touched […]
After a respite in the Marabella sunshine, Liverpool’s goal machine continued its scoring ways, this time at Anfield. While it took a number of chances before the scoring opened, the Reds eventually hung four goals on David Moyes’ visiting West Ham, winning 4-1. Amidst the afternoon sunshine, Liverpool displayed a brilliance that has been burnishing […]
Operation Porto accomplished. In the their first appearance in the Champions League Round of 16 since 2009, Liverpool traveled to Portugal for a European midweek match. The Reds announced their return in style, pounding the home side 5-0 at the Estádio de Dragão. Despite Porto having avoided defeat for 24 straight matches, Liverpool stamped that […]
In a match where Liverpool may not have played at their best, the scoreline clearly flattered the home side. The Reds counterattacked with breathtaking pace to punch out Southampton 2-0 at St Mary’s Stadium. In what looks like a tactical trend, the Reds seem increasingly content with allowing their opponent to have the ball. Home […]
In a critical clash that could determine the top four, Tottenham Hotspur arrived at Anfield just two points behind Liverpool and lingering in fifth place. Much may have been made of revenge but this match was filled with absolute mayhem, as Liverpool drew with Spurs 2-2. Having battered the Reds earlier in London, Liverpool used […]
Having fallen badly in the last two matches, Liverpool were desperate to make statement and fix faults that were exposed. The Reds did just that as the trip to Yorkshire proved the right remedy. Liverpool battered Huddersfield Town aside 0-3 at Kirklees Stadium with a solid performance. Aided by facing a side that was not […]
In what can only be described as a shocker, Liverpool crashed out of the FA Cup in round four. Poor in their last league match, losing to Swansea, at home against West Bromwich Albion the Reds were abject. Liverpool collectively collapsed to end their cup run. For all the talk of needing a proper response […]