It wasn’t a vintage away display but didn’t need to be as Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool emerged unscathed from a frenetic Champions League last-16 first leg affair in Milan with a two-goal cushion after late second-half strikes from substitute Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah.
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Preview: Liverpool vs Burnley – Reds look to finally end their recent struggles
After last week’s goalless draw with Manchester United, Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool side look to snap a four-match winless run in the Premier League tonight. Sean Dyche’s Burnley await them next on Merseyside, after 1-0 defeats vs. United and West Ham themselves. Are they capable of pulling off an unlikely upset, or can the defending champions return to winning ways? Continue reading “Preview: Liverpool vs Burnley – Reds look to finally end their recent struggles”
Liverpool vs Arsenal Preview: An important test awaits Arteta’s men
After both booked a fourth-round EFL Cup showdown this week with contrasting midweek wins, Premier League champions Liverpool host Arsenal tonight to finish MD3. The Reds will consciously seek revenge after suffering back-to-back H2H losses vs. the Gunners for the first time since 2012, against an Arsenal side gradually improving under Mikel Arteta’s guidance.
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Chelsea vs Liverpool Preview: An early litmus test for Lampard’s Blues
Neither side was particularly convincing during their season-opening Premier League fixtures, but Chelsea and defending champions Liverpool clash at Stamford Bridge this Sunday. The Blues have a golden opportunity to lay down an early marker in the 2020-21 campaign against the Reds, who conceded three against newcomers Leeds last weekend. Will either side prevail? Continue reading “Chelsea vs Liverpool Preview: An early litmus test for Lampard’s Blues”
Leicester City 0-4 Liverpool: 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis as Reds win yet again
Roberto Firmino netted a brace, while Trent Alexander-Arnold and substitute James Milner were also on the scoresheet in an inspired second-half display as Liverpool extended their commanding lead atop the Premier League to 13 points after a comprehensive 4-0 away victory over closest title rivals Leicester City.
Manchester United 1-1 Liverpool: 5 Hits and Flops
Liverpool’s 16-match Premier League winning streak was abruptly ended by a defiant Manchester United performance on Sunday, though Adam Lallana’s late equaliser ensured the Reds’ unbeaten top-flight run continues after an unpredictable 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. Continue reading “Manchester United 1-1 Liverpool: 5 Hits and Flops”
Chelsea 1-2 Liverpool: 5 Hits and Flops
Liverpool continued their 100% start to the Premier League campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. First-half strikes from Trent Alexander-Arnold and Roberto Firmino ensured Jurgen Klopp’s men earned all three points against Frank Lampard’s men, despite N’Golo Kante’s second-half stunner prompting a frantic finish. Continue reading “Chelsea 1-2 Liverpool: 5 Hits and Flops”
Napoli 2-0 Liverpool: 5 Hits and Flops
Carlo Ancelotti’s Napoli inflicted European champions Liverpool’s first defeat of the campaign in all competitions, as Dries Mertens’ penalty and stoppage-time strike by substitute Fernando Llorente saw them snatch a 2-0 win to kick off Group E in this year’s UEFA Champions League. Continue reading “Napoli 2-0 Liverpool: 5 Hits and Flops”
Liverpool vs Arsenal Preview: Premier League predictions, analysis and more
Liverpool vs Arsenal: two of the league’s best face off at Anfield in Saturday’s Premier League evening kick-off, with at least one side’s 100% start to the 2019/20 campaign set to evaporate by full-time. Billed as a game of the season contender in August, the European champions host last season’s Europa League finalists where we’ll get an early sense of their title credentials. Continue reading “Liverpool vs Arsenal Preview: Premier League predictions, analysis and more”
Liverpool 3-2 Chelsea (5-4 on pens): 5 Hits and Flops
Adrian was an unlikely hero on his first Liverpool start, producing the all-important penalty save in the shootout to deny Tammy Abraham and secure the UEFA Super Cup trophy for Jurgen Klopp’s men on a humid evening in Istanbul overnight. Continue reading “Liverpool 3-2 Chelsea (5-4 on pens): 5 Hits and Flops”
Manchester City 1-1 Liverpool (5-4 on pens): 5 Talking Points
New season, same old Manchester City: Their domestic dominance has resumed as they lifted the season’s first piece of silverware with a 5-4 penalty shootout win over Premier League runners-up Liverpool for the Community Shield at Wembley. Continue reading “Manchester City 1-1 Liverpool (5-4 on pens): 5 Talking Points”
Liverpool 3-1 Lyon: 5 Talking Points
Goals from Roberto Firmino, a Joachim Andersen own goal and Harry Wilson’s wonder-strike proved enough for Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool as they recovered from an early deficit to finish their pre-season travels with a win in Switzerland against Ligue 1 side Lyon. Here are five talking points as the Reds finished their pre-season campaign with a morale-boosting win. Continue reading “Liverpool 3-1 Lyon: 5 Talking Points”
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