It's been a long time coming but finally, Liverpool are back to where they belong. Champions of Europe for the sixth time, it's been a painful struggle to get back to the pinnacle of football. Since their last cup triumph in the form of the 2011 League Cup, the Reds have came painfully short on many occasions. Those experiences would've broken any other team, but not this Liverpool team. And they've ...
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"From doubters to believers" That was Jurgen Klopp's rallying call when he was announced as the Liverpool manager. And believe they did, as Klopp led his men to clinch the European Cup a little under 4 years later. After the painful memories of finishing second best on no less than 4 separate occasions, Klopp and co finally have a winner's medal to show for their efforts. On a night which will live ...
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After 3 weeks of fervent waiting, the Champions League final is finally upon us. For a second successive season, Liverpool has made it to the finals. Having been felled at the final hurdle the previous year, the Reds will be determined to bring home "Old Big Ears". Standing in their way would be a familiar foe, with Tottenham determined to cap off their first ever Champions League final with a ...
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After 37 grueling game weeks, we've finally arrived at the last league fixture of the season. The Reds previous 3-2 victory against Newcastle means that the fate of the league title is very much up in the air. Playing at the same time as rivals Manchester City, the Merseysiders know that they've to be in a position to capitalise on any slip-up. Wolves however will not simply roll over, and ...
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Undone by the brilliance of Lionel Messi, Liverpool have a mountain to climb in the 2nd leg of the semi-finals. Against one of the best teams in the world, the Reds will have to be at their 110% to stand a chance of progressing. Trying to overturn a 3-0 deficit is undoubtedly hard, but if there's one team that's able to do it it's Liverpool. With the Merseysiders hoping to call ...
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Beaten 3-0 in Catalonia on Wednesday night, Liverpool will be keen to resume their title chase on Saturday. Newcastle, led by the legendary Rafa Benitez, will be the opponents. With them looking certain to beat the drop, they'll be looking to finish as high up the table as possible. Another 3 points against the Reds will certainly aid their ambition, hence Klopp and co should be wary of facing them. In ...
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It's the clash of the titans. Having brushed off Porto the quarters, the Red army will next face Barcelona in the semis. The Catalans similarly swept aside Manchester United in the previous round, and they'll be more than a worthy foe for the Merseysiders. Against a side led by the magical Messi, it's fair to say that Liverpool will have to work much harder than the demolition work versus Huddersfield ...
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Securing a vital 2-0 away win at Cardiff, the Reds will welcome Huddersfield Town on Friday night. Rooted dead last in the table and their relegation fate sealed long ago, the Terriers aren't expected to pose much of a trouble. Still, the Merseysiders will approach this game with caution, knowing that any slip will spell doom in their title chase. In view of the clash at Anfield, the following is the ...
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Job done in Portugal, the Reds will return to England to resume their title quest. Cardiff City will be the opponents, and they'll be doing their utmost best to spoil the visitor's party. Even with relegation all but confirmed, they're going down swinging, evident by their recent 2-0 victory over Brighton. Hence, Liverpool will have to be focused when they make the trip down south. In light of Sunday's Premier League ...
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Clinching a huge 2-0 victory against Chelsea on Sunday, the Reds will swiftly turn their attention towards European football. Although they'll be taking a 2-0 lead to Portugal, Klopp and his men knows that the tie is not quite over. The Dragons would surely want to go all out at home, with them confident of repeating their display against Roma in the round of 16. Ahead of Wednesday night's showdown, ...
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Securing a professional 2-0 victory at home to Porto on Tuesday, the Reds will now have to return to the pressure cooker of the title race. Long time foes Chelsea will be the opponents, and they remained Liverpool's strongest opponent in the title run in. Both teams desperately need a victory, be it for the title or to secure a top 4 finish. Ahead of the gargantuan clash between the two ...
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Emerging from an early scare to triumph Southampton, the Reds will have to take a break from their league pursuit to welcome Porto. The two sides last met in the previous Champions League campaign, with Liverpool prevailing 5-0 on aggregate. While this makes the Reds heavy favourites, Klopp will be taking nothing for granted. With that, let us preview Tuesday's European clash between both clubs. Return Of The "Brexit" Midfield After weeks of ...
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After another international break, the Reds will resume domestic duties at the weekend. Tottenham will be the visiting team, and they'll be determined to clinch a result at Anfield. In what could make or break Liverpool's season, here's the preview for Sunday's game. 7 Games From Greatness "We are 10 games from greatness". That was what Gerard Houllier declared back in 2002. In many ways, there are many parallels between this title challenging ...
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Fresh from vanquishing Bayern Munich, the Reds will travel to West London to take on Fulham. Being second from bottom, Fulham aren't expected to pose much of a trouble. However, Klopp will rightly urge caution given the unpredictable nature of the Premier League. In a game in which victory would see Liverpool top the table, the following is a preview of Sunday's game. Mismatch Defence Look, Fulham aren't a terrible side. They have ...
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Running out 4-2 victors against Burnley, the Reds will now have to contend with European duties. A trip to Germany awaits them, with Bayern Munich eager to inflict misery on their visitors. On the right side of a 6-0 scoreline at the weekend, the Germans will be highly confident heading into the tie. Ahead of what's promises to be an intriguing clash, here's the preview for both sides. Perfectly Poised When the ...
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Kicking off the month of March will be the eagerly anticipated Merseyside derby. The Reds will make the short trip across Stanley Park to take on the Bluenoses at Goodison Park. Following a glorious 5-0 home win against Watford, Klopp's men will be confident of taking the fight to their opponents. Everton on their part will be looking to avenge their loss earlier in the campaign. With it being the tenth ...
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Securing a point at Old Trafford, Liverpool will head back to Anfield to prepare for Wednesday's game. Watford will be the visitors, and they'll be high on confidence having thrashed Cardiff 5-1. With Liverpool's lead at the top cut to just a single point, the team will be hoping to return to winning ways in front of their home crowd. In a must win game for the Reds, here's the ...
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Host to fellow European heavyweights Bayern Munich on Tuesday night, Liverpool's work for the week isn't done yet. That's because they've to travel to Manchester to take on bitter rivals Manchester United. Despite beating them comfortably the last time round, this meeting will prove to be much tougher. Led by interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær, a resurgent United will be out to avenge their earlier loss in the campaign. Ahead ...
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Back from a 4-day training camp in Marbella, Klopp and his men are feeling well prepared for the run-in. Bayern Munich will kick-start the business end of the season when they travel to Anfield for the Champions League round of 16. Though inconsistent and trailing Borrusia Dortmund in their domestic league, they're still opponents Liverpool have to be wary of. Ahead of what promises to be another memorable European night ...
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Off the back of a second successive draw in as many matches, the Reds will be looking to get back to winning ways on Saturday. Bournemouth will be the visitors, with Eddie Howe's men determined to make up for their defeat to Cardiff. In the build up to the game at Anfield, here's the preview for both sides. Welcome Back Trent Missing from action since the 1-0 victory against Brighton in January, ...
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Having extended their lead at the summit to 5 points, the Reds next travel to the London Stadium to face West Ham United. On the losing end in their last 2 league games, the Hammers will be hoping to give their fans something to cheer about this time round. Ahead of Monday's late kick-off, here's the preview for both teams. Leaky Hammers Since memorably beating Arsenal 1-0 in the league, West Ham ...
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Back from a warm weather training session in Dubai, the Reds next welcome Leicester City at Anfield. The Foxes, who found themselves on the wrong end of another 7-goal thriller against Wolves, will be hunting for all 3 points. Liverpool will be determined not to let it happen as they look to cement their place at the top of the table. Ahead of Wednesday night's game, here's the preview for ...
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Having returned to winning ways last Saturday, the Reds next face Crystal Palace at home. A familiar face will be in the opposition dugout with Roy Hodgson the visiting manager. The Eagles, who themselves lost to Watford in the previous game, will be looking to bounce back. The following is a preview of the game in which Liverpool will be looking to claim all 3 points. Matip's Return In the buildup to ...
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It's 2019! To kick off the New Year, the Reds will travel down the M26 to take on title rivals Manchester City. Guardiola's men, who picked up 3 points at St Mary's on Sunday, will be looking to close the gap on the league leaders. In the battle between England's best sides, here's some insights to the game. De Bruyne To Miss? Ahead of Thursday's game, Manchester City are left sweating on ...
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As 2018 draws to a close, the Reds sit pretty at the top of the league table. However, that also means that the winter transfer window is around the corner. With that, here's a roundup of all the transfer rumours so far. Liverpool youngster Dominic Solanke is set to depart the club this January with a host of clubs chasing his signature. Huddersfield and Fulham want the youngster for the second ...
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Having demolished Newcastle 4-0 on Boxing Day, Liverpool will next welcome Arsenal to Anfield. The Gunners, who drew 1-1 with Brighton, will be looking for a result against the Reds. Able to field ace marksman Aubameyang, Arsenal are a dangerous side to face, one which Klopp knows well. Between two traditional heavyweights, we preview Saturday's game. Gunner's Duo Threat If Liverpool have anything to worry about, it has to be Arsenal's strike ...
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As 2018 draws to close, Kopites can look back on the year with both pride and joy. Rising from the ashes of defeat in Kiev, the Reds have made a storming start to the new season. With more than half of league matches played already, let's review the progress made by this team so far. Competitions Competition wise, Liverpool are in one of the best position they could ever be. Top of ...
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Sitting pretty atop the Christmas tree, the Reds will be looking to prolong their lead on Boxing Day. Newcastle, led by legendary manager Rafa Benitez, will be the visitors. Old love will be put aside, as willy Rafa will be plotting to snatch all 3 points. In another must win game, here's the preview between both sides. Big Scoreline? When Liverpool and Newcastle meet, fans will always be expecting goals. After all, ...
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Fresh from humiliating the Red Devils, the Reds will be on the road to take on Wolverhampton Wanders. Their opponents would definitely offer much more of a fight, with them determine to stay in the league. The following is a preview for Friday night's game. Clyne Or Milner? Liverpool's forgotten man, Nathaniel Clyne had a difficult year or so with numerous injuries ruling him out. The Englishman was helpless as he watched ...
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After securing passage into last 16 of the Champions League, Liverpool have another blockbuster fixture in store. Bitter rivals Manchester United will be the visitors at Anfield. More than just 3 points will be at stake, with either side battling for bragging rights too. The following is the preview between England's two most illustrious clubs in history. The Manchester Bus When the 2 sides last met, the Reds were on the wrong ...
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They may have smashed Bournemouth 4-0 on Saturday, but Liverpool have bigger fish to fry on Tuesday. After all, their Champions League fate hinges on the outcome of their final group game. Napoli will be the visiting team, with them eyeing 2nd spot in the group too. Winner takes it all, with only one able to progress into the knockouts. So bring out the popcorn, for it promises to be ...
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Victorious at Turf Moor in midweek, the Reds will once again be on the road this weekend. Bournemouth will be their opponents, as Eddie Howe's men will be looking to build upon their win against Huddersfield. With Liverpool needing all 3 points, here's the preview for the game. Injury Concerns Shaping up to cross, Joe Gomez was slide tackled by Ben Mee. Immediately, fans could tell that it was serious, as Gomez ...
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The dust has barely settled following Divock Origi's dramatic derby winner, but there's no time for the team to dwell on it. That's because a trip to Turf Moor beckons, marking the start of regular midweek league fixtures. The Clarets, who were beaten 2-0 by Crystal Palace, will be wanting to prove a point on their own turf. Being the visitors, Liverpool have to be on the alert, and not ...
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The Merseyside derby: one of, if not, the biggest fixtures of the season. And it's finally happening this weekend. For Kopites, it's a chance to inflict misery on their bitter neighbours. Klopp will certainly hope that's the case, as his team look to bounce back from their disappointing defeat to PSG in the Champions League. The Toffees, led by Marco Silva, will be looking to build on their league victory ...
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Chalking up his 300th league victory at the weekend, Klopp will be looking for another win in midweek. History favours the Reds, having beaten the Parisians in the Champions League group stage opener. Klopp's opposite number Thomas Tuchel will be doing his utmost best to make sure that doesn't happen, with his side looking to inflict defeat on the Merseysiders. With that, let's take a look at the key pointers ...
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With the final international break out of the way, Liverpool can focus on the league for the remainder of the year. They'll travel to Vicarage Road, aiming to further extend their unbeaten start in the league. 7th placed Watford will be hoping that the home support will count for something, and halt the Merseysiders storming start to the season. Ahead of Saturday's game, here's the preview of both sides. Preserving The ...
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For the final time this year, fans will have to make do with international football instead of club football. With Liverpool not in action for the weekend, let us check in on several Reds who're away on international duty. In Thursday's 3-0 victory over USA, Trent-Alexander Arnold grabbed his maiden goal for England. In the buildup to the game, all talk was centered on Wayne Rooney's farewell game, but it was ...
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After suffering defeat at the hands of Red Star Belgrade, Liverpool will be looking to return to winning ways at the weekend in the Premier League. The Reds welcome the League's new boys, Fulham, who're bottom of the table. While on paper, they're easy opponents, Liverpool will likely approach this one with caution, hopefully having learnt from their mistakes in midweek. In anticipation of the League clash, let's take a look ...
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Liverpool were forced to share the spoils with Arsenal at the weekend but will be determined not to let the same happen in the Champions League. Liverpool take on Red Star Belgrade in Serbia for their 4th Champions League group game. The Reds beat their opponents 4-0 last month, so Klopp and his team will be looking for more of the same. In the buildup to the game, let's take a look ...
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Following a 4-0 victory over Red Star Belgrade, Klopp and his team are raring to go in the league. Newly promoted side Cardiff City will be the Reds next opponents. The 2 sides last met during the 13/14 season, when Suarez and co were gunning for the title. Then, the match ended 6-3 in Liverpool's favour, and the current team will be looking for a similar result. With Liverpool looking to extend ...
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Having recorded victory against Huddersfield at the weekend, Klopp will be hoping for more of the same against Red Star Belgrade. The Serbians though, who are unbeaten in their own league, will be looking to make life difficult for the Reds. With European nights returning to Anfield, let us preview the 3rd group game of Liverpool's Champions League campaign. A Low Scoring Affair Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'-i_vuJ_qTDVe_e1aBhXGVA',sig:'N1ZZ9EYHtEqqP53EJEsYtyTVcevr82hiNR_fEn1YPUA=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1052709486',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); Even from an ...
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After a week of international football, league action will be back in full swing. On a 4 game winless streak prior to the break, the Reds will be seeking a winning return at the John Smith's Stadium. Friendship will have to be put aside as Klopp and Wagner go head to head against each other. With both sides desperate for a win, here's a rundown of the key pointers that may ...
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The internationals have never been kind to Liverpool, and it proved the same again with several players picking up injuries. Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Djik and Sadio Mane have all picked up injury concerns while playing for their country. Thankfully for Jurgen Klopp, none have been definitely ruled out for Saturday's clash against Huddersfield as of yet. Mohamed Salah returned to Merseyside over the weekend after picking up a minor strain while ...
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Last Sunday's point marked the end of a brutal run of fixtures for the Reds. During that period, Liverpool faced the likes of Tottenham, PSG, Southampton, Chelsea, Napoli, and Manchester City. Having picked up eight points in the league to be joint leaders, it's safe to say the team fared relatively well during this testing period. However, there are some who will always find things to moan about. Whether unfairly or not, ...
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Liverpool versus Manchester City. Red versus Blue. Champions versus the contenders. This is a match that has been highly anticipated since the fixture lists were announced. After all, Liverpool were touted as the team to challenge the Citizens for the title. And having lost in midweek, the Reds will be looking to make amends with a win over their rivals. With all eyes on Anfield come Sunday, let us examine the key ...
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Liverpool travel to Italy sitting pretty atop their Champions League group. Having already beaten Paris Saint-Germain last month, the Reds will be confident that they can clinch another result against Napoli. And on the back of a comeback draw against Chelsea, the feel good factor in the Reds camp is as strong as ever. Even though the Italian side drew their opening game with Red Star Belgrade, they will be battling ...
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Heading into the final stretch of the game, Liverpool were staring down the barrel. After all they were 1-0 down, and risked losing their unbeaten streak in the league. And though they had numerous chances to equalise, the Reds just couldn't find a way past the Chelsea defence. Just when Liverpool looked down and out, up stepped a certain Daniel Sturridge. With a swing of his left boot, he unleashed a rocket ...
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Liverpool's winning run of 7 games in all competitions came to shuddering halt during the midweek. Against their top 4, and possibly, title rivals, Liverpool succumbed to a 2-1 defeat. Now out of the Carabao Cup, Liverpool will resume their Premier League endeavours by travelling to the Bridge. What can we expect in this 2nd round between both teams? Redemption Opportunity The Carabao Cup was probably one of Klopp's lowest priorities for the ...
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It's fair to say that Shaqiri made quite the impact on his full debut. With Klopp opting to rest Milner, Shaqiri was thrust into the starting line up, at Anfield no less. That didn't faze Shaqiri though, who went on to have a storming half. And despite being substituted at half-time, fans were impressed enough by his performance to vote him as their Man of the Match. https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1043565955849314304 What made Shaqiri tick against ...
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The grin and relief on Salah's face was plain for all to see after netting against Southampton. That tap-in signaled the end of his personal mini-drought, who was on a 3 game goalless streak prior to Southampton's visit. Still it's hard to ignore his poor form in the previous games, with his sloppy pass allowing Mbappe to equalise for PSG on still fresh on everyone's mind. With Salah failing to get ...
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While fans will be buoyed to see their team triumph in midweek, attention must now be quickly switched to the league. Indeed, standing between the Reds 6th successive league win is a determined Saints side. Ahead of Southampton's visit to Anfield, let us take a look at the important bits that could shape the game. European Hangover? Tuesday night's thrilling 3-2 win against PSG was a testament of Liverpool's ability to take on ...
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Having successfully defeated Tottenham at Wembley, Liverpool will be looking to fry bigger fish outside the domestic league. The Reds will kick off their maiden European game of the season by hosting French giants Paris Saint-Germain. Being in a group that also contains the likes of Napoli and Red Star Belgrade, Liverpool will be hoping to set the pace by getting a result against the French. Ahead of the mouthwatering clash between ...
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Liverpool made it 5 wins out of 5 to maintain their perfect start to the season. Against a sloppy Tottenham, Liverpool were dominant and could've won the game by a larger margin had it not been for poor finishing. At the heartbeat of Liverpool's attack was a certain Roberto Firmino. Running the channels and pulling markers away from his teammates, the Brazilian was simply brilliant. His goal from close range turned ...
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With international football out of the way, the Reds international contingent will be back for league action. Having had 4 consecutive wins under their belt, Liverpool will next travel to Wembley to take on Tottenham. After losing their previous game against Watford, Spurs will seek a response against their visitors. Ahead of the big game, here are the key factors that might shape the game. Patience With Fabinho Back in the summer, ...
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A total of 19 Reds were called up by their respective countries for international duty. While Adam Lallana and Simon Mignolet has since withdrawn from the England and Belgium squads respectively, there were still plenty of Reds in action. Here's the rundown of the matches that Liverpool players were involved in. Newly appointed Scotland captain Andy Robertson endured a disappointing start, with his team falling 4-0 to Belgium on Friday. Goals from ...
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A hard fought 2-1 victory against Leicester City meant that the Reds headed into the international break with their 100% record intact. Not since 1990/91 did Liverpool won their opening 4 league fixtures. Though fans will rightly be happy at their club's successful start to the season, most of us will already be anticipating the month of September. And boy, what a huge month it'll be. The immediate fixture after the break ...
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Having seen off Brighton on last Saturday, attention will now be solely focused on Leicester City. Indeed the manager will be trying hard to gain all 3 points, leaving nothing to chance. Speaking to the media, Klopp said: “How could I sit here after the season Leicester played so far and only have a percentage of an idea that we will win there for sure? That’s not possible. We only will ...
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FSG has insisted that Liverpool FC is not up for sale, though they're open to outside investments. This is after details of a failed £2 billion takeover bid by an Abu Dhabi source has emerged. The bid is believed to be made by Sheik Khaled Bin Zayed al-Nehayan, the cousin of the Manchester City owner, Sheik Mansour, as reported by the Daily Mail. With regards to the failed bid, the club has released ...
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Following Monday's win against Crystal Palace, the Reds will seek to maintain their 100% record for the season with another victory. Brighton will represent their opponents, who would look to gain some points against the Reds. After last Saturday's victory against Manchester United, belief among the Seagulls is at its highest. With Klopp and his men wary of the threat posed by Brighton, here's the preview ahead on the clash ...
Read MoreFollowing victory against West Ham, Liverpool will be hoping to build upon their successful start to the season. Their foe will yet be another London club, with Crystal Palace being the opposition this time round. Standing in the opposition dugout will be a familiar face, with ex-manager Roy Hodgson managing the Eagles. With Selhurst Park proving to be a challenging ground for Reds in recent years, here are the things to ...
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Finally, our season begins proper. The Reds kick-off their competitive season at Anfield. Their opponents are West Ham, led by the newly appointed Manuel Pelligrini. With a strong start necessary to mount any sort of title challenge, let us preview our very first game. A Competitive Debut For Alisson Brought in for a cool £65 million, the one time world-record goalkeeper is in line for his 1st competitive start for the Reds. He is ...
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Sunday would mark the Red's 1st competitive match of the season, with West Ham being the visitor's at Anfield. Coming off the back off an exhilarating 2017/18, fans will be left dreaming about their ideal season. And top of that wish list would be a first league win since 1990. The near misses in 2008/2009 & 2013/14 only whet that appetite even further. Could this be finally our year? Taking into account of ...
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Marko Grujic looks set to stay at Anfield for the upcoming campaign. This is after a twist in the 22-year old's immediate future, where his proposed move to Cardiff has been shelved. Previously, Grujic was expected to spend the 2018/19 season with the Bluebirds after helping them gain promotion last season. It is understood that the reason behind the failed move is Grujic's refusal to sign a contract extension. As a result, ...
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