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Returning from their opening Champions League defeat, the Reds returned for a road trip in the league, this time to London. Liverpool held on for a 1-2 win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Assertive from the start the Merseysiders looked eager to put the Napoli defeat behind them. Similar to their start against the Series […]
Liverpool’s defence of the Champions League started with a 2-0 defeat at Napoli on Tuesday night. Not unlike last year’s trip to Italy, Liverpool lost it late on, with the Serie A side receiving a dodgy penalty call, before Fernando Llorente added a second. In a match that was open and entertaining, Liverpool showed industry […]
After a stunning early blow, the Reds fell behind against the Magpies. Liverpool recovered to cruise past Newcastle United 3-1 at Anfield. Afternoon kickoffs are always a bit odd for Jurgen Klopp’s side. Slower starts and occasionally unexpected things happen. That was the case when Liverpool got a little lax in applying pressure to Newcastle […]
The Reds ride into the international break as the only club with a perfect points tally. Liverpool swept Burnley aside 3-0 at Turf Moor. Burnley offered few secrets as to their game plan, which Liverpool managed without difficulty. Long balls over-the-top made for relatively easy work for Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip. In attack, […]
With a full week to recover and prepare for a league match, the rejuvenated Reds made sure Anfield remains a house of horrors for The Gunners. Liverpool battered Arsenal 3-1 to remain atop the Premier League table. Despite getting off to a strong start, it took Liverpool most of the half to finally breakthrough. Arsenal […]
An early season trip to the South Coast could have posed problems after 120+ minutes in Istanbul for the Reds. However, despite a nervy ending to the match, Liverpool sank Southampton 2-1 at Saint Mary’s. Liverpool started brightly, as though the locker room remit was to go out get an early lead and reserve some […]
With the prospects of another trophy on offer, European Champions Liverpool met Europa League winners Chelsea in the UEFA Super Cup in Istanbul. The Reds endured a tough challenge on Wednesday night, but eventually overcame their Premier League opponents in a penalty shootout. After a poor first half, Liverpool found themselves 1-0 down at half-time, […]
Liverpool kick-started the new campaign with the curtain-raiser, cruising to a 4-1 win over Norwich City at Anfield. In truth, the match was over by half-time, despite the visitors putting in a valiant shift and even clawing back a rare goal conceded by the Reds at home. Misfortune broke the deadlock early, when Grant Hanley […]
Opening a new campaign at Wembley is a welcome beginning for the European Champions. Facing their newly-minted arch rival Manchester City also provides an auspicious start. The only misfortune was not winning, as City secures the the Community Shield 1-1 (5-4 PENS). The Reds started unevenly, at times even looking ropey. An early injury to […]
As the dust settles on the season and Liverpool continue to bask in bringing home their sixth European Cup, assessing the campaign becomes clearer. The Reds’ progress re-established the club amongst the continent’s best. Liverpool are back where they belong, amongst football’s elite. Last season, Liverpool signalled at home and abroad that the club was […]
After a three-week wait, Madrid finally played host to the 2019 Champions League Final. In a confirmation that Liverpool have returned to the European elite, the Reds beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. In a match where the lay-off left both sides lacking sharpness, the fixture had a more pre-season feel at times. […]
The Reds closed out the Premier League season but their hopes of the title were dashed on the South Coast. Liverpool beat Wolverhampton 2-0 to delight the Anfield faithful for the final match. For a few moments, hope seemed to present a possibility, only to snatch it away. Liverpool scored first. Then word spread throughout […]