Given the recent form of the Reds, it was a bonus to be playing at West Ham! Jurgen Klopp’s tactics and selections have been most successful away from Anfield in recent weeks and such was the case again at the London Stadium as Liverpool dismissed the Hammers 4-0. Again, it took Liverpool some time to […]
Liverpool dealt themselves another damaging blow in their chase for Champions League football. Against Southampton, who can only be considered another bogey side, Liverpool could not find a way to win at Anfield, drawing 0-0. In a cagey first half that stuttered and failed to find any real rhythm, the match unfolded in intervals. Why […]
Liverpool grafted their way to a massive three points as they attempt to pull away from the pack and secure third place in the table. Thanks to an Emre Can’s stunning goal, the Reds beat Watford 0-1 at Vicarage Road. What started with all the hallmarks of a match that has troubled Liverpool in the […]
In another match where the implications are only increasing, Liverpool stumbled badly, victimised by the none other than cast-off Christian Benteke. The Reds continue to make things more difficult than they need to be by falling to Crystal Palace at Anfield 1-2. With both Manchester clubs within striking distance and with games in hand, every […]
The chase for Champions League places is heating up and Liverpool moved into third place, taking all three points at the The Hawthorns. Liverpool beat West Bromwich Albion 0-1, finally beating a Tony Pulis coached home side. This was a hard-fought win against a disciplined side that challenged the Reds physically as West Brom dared Liverpool […]
Injuries, fatigue and illness left Jurgen Klopp with a host of selection problems and it showed from the start. Stoke City jumped on Liverpool early but the break benefitted the Reds. Liverpool stoked back for a 1-2 win away from home. Generally it was a game that was severely lacking in quality from both sides […]
After a derby win at the weekend, Liverpool hosted Bournemouth with a thinner squad then they might have liked. The Cherries proved to be a bit of a bogey team for the Reds this season, scoring a late equalizer to draw 2-2. This was a match of mistakes and missed opportunities. Despite few changes to […]
After a feisty start to the “friendly” derby, the irony fell away and things fell very much in line as Liverpool outclassed and outlasted Everton. Eventually, the Reds coasted to a 3-1 victory at Anfield. A stirring tribute to the late Ronnie Moran set the stage for Jurgen Klopp to become the first Liverpool manager […]
In what can only be described as a thriller with breathless end-to-end action for nearly 90 minutes, Liverpool drew 1-1 with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. The Reds began in a cagey first phase, adjusting to City’s press and lacking in precision with their passing in some inhospitable weather. Soon enough, tackles started flying in […]
Having bested Arsenal last week, the prospects of beating Burnley left Liverpool supporters with justifiable concerns. Particularly since the turn of the year, the Reds have struggled to string multiple performances together. Then news of Roberto Firmino’s injury arrived which didn’t do much to ease tensions. Despite falling behind early and playing far from their […]
Big match at Anfield, cue big performance from the Reds. After an abject performance away on Monday, Liverpool jumped on Arsenal early and subsequently finished them off at home. Manager Jurgen Klopp is fond of talking about his team’s ability to react. He will undoubtedly be pleased but with Burnley next, a show of consistency […]
After 16 days without playing a match, Liverpool looked like they remained in La Manga. From the opening whistle, the Reds were dominated by a Leicester City team that awoke in the aftermath of their manager’s sacking. Liverpool collapsed at the King Power Stadium, falling to Leicester 3-1. The reigning league champions were up for […]