Last year, Liverpool muddled through a malaise that began the season lacking identity, eventually crashing into full-blown crisis. Despite the red herring of the first two-and-a-half matches, things are looking eerily similar. In the biggest away fixture of the season, Liverpool looked lost, again, falling to Manchester United 3-1 at Old Trafford. The first four […]
Liverpool bankrupted all the good fortune they had accrued in the first three games in their 3-0 home loss to West Ham. It was the first victory by the Hammers at Anfield since 1963. Having benefitted from a number of previous calls, referee Kevin Friend seemed determined to balance the account with an awful display […]
New vice-captain James Milner says he has no regrets leaving league-leading Manchester City for Liverpool. After arriving this summer on a free transfer, Milner has been touted as a contender for the most important signing of the new season for manager Brendan Rodgers. Given his performances so far, including his most recent one away at […]
Heading to the Emirates on Monday evening with six points after two games, Liverpool’s arrival added pressure to an Arsenal side that had been embarrassed in their previous home fixture. The Reds found fluency in the first half but could not capitalise and settled for an unlikely 0-0 draw. With technique and pace, this match […]
In these early fixtures, the results are all that matter, as James Milner pointed out only a week ago. Two matches and two 1-0 wins, despite the fact that Liverpool have yet to find their rhythm and form. The Reds fended off bright and lively newcomers Bournemouth, and Christian Benteke opened his account with a […]
On a day Liverpool were needed to face dragons at the Britannia, the Reds atoned for their last league loss and most humiliating defeat in over 50 years. So often a house of horrors, Liverpool smashed and grabbed a 1-0 victory from a game that looked likely to end with drab draw against Stoke City, only […]
Liverpool played their final pre-season game at a sweltering County Ground on Sunday afternoon.
The Reds emerged 2-1 winners, with Christian Benteke stealing the headlines for his wonder goal.
Liverpool secured their fourth win in five matches this pre-season with a 2-0 triumph over HJK Helsinki.
The performance didn’t set the world alight, but a goal off the bench from Divock Origi, and a Philippe Coutinho strike, ensured victory.
Liverpool have completed their pre-season tour of Asia and Australia and came home unbeaten.
They now prepare for a fixture in Helsinki. Fred Haas analyses the team so far.
Liverpool ended their 2015 Asia tour with a draw against the Malaysia XI
Here’s four things we learnt from the game
Liverpool secured their third win of the preseason on Monday, beating Adelaide United 2-0.
Here are four findings from the Reds’ second and final game in Australia.
Liverpool made it two wins from two in pre-season with a 2-1 win over Brisbane Roar on Friday.
The first of two matches in Australia proved more difficult than Tuesday’s triumph in Bangkok.