In the first match after one of the most dramatic of wins ever at Anfield, Liverpool headed to Bournemouth for league action with a new-look youthful side. Jurgen Klopp made ten changes to beat the Cherries, who have yet to beat the Reds in their history, 2-1. Without question, priorities are being set with a […]
After the Reds’ stunning, come from behind 5-4 aggregate win against Borussia Dortmund Thursday night, Liverpool drew Spanish side Villarreal for the Europa League semi-finals. The first leg is scheduled for April 28 in Spain and a May 5 return at Anfield. It may have been the best draw Liverpool could have received. Villarreal, currently […]
In yet another match for the ages, Liverpool unquestioningly pulled off the most dramatic and extraordinary victory in the Jurgen Klopp era and maybe in the history of the Europa League. Coming back from being down 3-1 in the final 25 minutes, the Reds stormed back for a 4-3 victory over Borussia Dortmund at Anfield. […]
With one eye clearly on Thursday’s arrival of Borussia Dortmund at Anfield, Jurgen Klopp stretched the squad to ensure key players remained rested. Yet, Liverpool got a precious early goal that set the tone, ultimately leading to a 4-1 victory over Stoke City. The boss made seven changes to the side that started Thursday’s Europa […]
The first leg of ‘El Kloppico’ finished all square as Liverpool drew 1-1 with Borussia Dortmund at the Westfalenstadion. Manager Jurgen Klopp found himself visiting his old club in a pivotal Europa League tie under considerable attention. Most impressively, he proved that attention was well-deserved as he had the Reds prepared and ready to face […]
With Tottenham Hotspur arriving at Anfield firmly in race to catch Leicester City for the title, Liverpool likely spoiled any chances of that happening in an excellent, compelling match. The Reds scored first but could not quite hang onto the lead, as Harry Kane pulled Spurs equal for a 1-1 draw. Above all, this match […]
A calamitous capitulation befell Liverpool at St. Mary’s as the Reds squandered a 2-0 half-time lead, surrendering three unanswered goals in the second half to lose 3-2. Liverpool will rue countless chances to put this one out of reach. For a stretch in the first half, it looked like the Reds could score every time […]
In a tale of two halves, Liverpool cruised to an easy 2-0 lead in the first and Southampton clawed their way back and rode their momentum to secure a 3-2 victory. Both sides made half-time substitutions but they proved decisively one-sided. Ronald Koeman desperately looked to recover something from an awful opening forty-five. He added […]
In their first clash in European competitions, Liverpool bounced their fiercest rivals, Manchester United, from the Europa League and advanced to the quarter-finals. In another first, Liverpool’s draw 1-1 at Old Trafford also signaled United’s first elimination in European competition against an English side. For most of the first half, it looked like Liverpool might […]
In the first European showdown with their fiercest rivals, Liverpool overwhelmed Manchester United 2-0 at Anfield. So resounding was the performance, the only thing the Reds have to regret is that they did not take an even greater advantage into next week’s second leg at Old Trafford. Since the heartbreaking cup final loss, Liverpool have […]
Liverpool finally benefitted from playing an unlucky team at a self-destructing moment for a change. Instead of being on the end of a ruthless opponent as they piled on the pressure after Liverpool conceded, the Reds kicked on with energy and graft to snatch a 2-1 win at Selhurst Park. While the visitors began the […]
Losing a cup final remains heartbreaking. Still, turning around and facing the same opponent in such short order had the potential to see Manchester City ride high into Anfield. Yet, Liverpool showed desire and left the Citizens looking lethargic and uninterested. Most exciting, the Reds showed a now familiar aggression and industry but were able […]