Mohamed Salah proved Liverpool’s matchwinner once again. His scruffy first-half finish secured goal no. 30 for the season across all competitions, and 100th strike at Anfield, during a narrow and hard-fought victory over European hopefuls Brentford as Jurgen Klopp’s men extended their winning streak to six.
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Liverpool 4-0 Manchester United: Reds return top, easing to rousing rout of Rangnick’s men
Mohamed Salah’s fifth brace of the season helped Liverpool cruise to a 4-0 victory over another disappointing Manchester United showing at Anfield, sandwiched between an early Luis Diaz opener and Sadio Mane’s first-time finish as Ralf Rangnick’s change of shape didn’t help the visitors from another heavy deficit – the fifth time they’ve conceded three or more this term.
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Arsenal 0-2 Liverpool: Second-half goals from Jota, Firmino see Reds close gap on leaders City
Second-half strikes from Diogo Jota and impact substitute Roberto Firmino helped Liverpool close the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City to just one point, as the Reds rallied from a sluggish first-half showing to end Arsenal’s six-match unbeaten run in north London. Continue reading “Arsenal 0-2 Liverpool: Second-half goals from Jota, Firmino see Reds close gap on leaders City”
Carabao Cup Final: Liverpool’s fullback duo show their mettle against wasteful Chelsea
After riding their luck at times against another wasteful Chelsea showing, Liverpool emerged victorious in yesterday’s action-packed Carabao Cup Final – winning 11-10 on penalties. However, it was again the individual displays of Jurgen Klopp’s formidable fullback pairing which stand them in good stead for the rest of the season with more silverware up for grabs. Continue reading “Carabao Cup Final: Liverpool’s fullback duo show their mettle against wasteful Chelsea”
Inter Milan 0-2 Liverpool: Firmino, Salah score as Reds seize commanding first leg lead
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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Liverpool 3-2 Milan: Henderson’s half-volley settles shaky Champions League opener
It wasn’t perfect, but Liverpool got their Group B campaign underway with a narrow victory. Goals from Mohamed Salah and Jordan Henderson’s thunderous half-volley helped the Reds recover from an abrupt 2-1 half-time deficit, squeezing past Milan’s best efforts as the Italians acquitted themselves well on their Champions League return after a seven-year absence.
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Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea: Havertz, Salah ensure points are shared in tense affair
Liverpool and Chelsea’s unbeaten start to the new Premier League season continued on Saturday night with a 1-1 draw at Anfield, but this latest meeting wasn’t without controversy and tempers flaring on both sides after Reece James’ contentious dismissal in first-half stoppage-time, changing the complexion of an entertaining clash between two title hopefuls.
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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.
Liverpool 5-2 Everton: 5 Hits and Flops
Divock Origi netted a brace, while there were goals for Xherdan Shaqiri, Sadio Mane and Georginio Wijnaldum as Premier League leaders Liverpool cruised to a record-breaking 5-2 win over Merseyside rivals Everton, placing more pressure on beleaguered boss Marco Silva. Continue reading “Liverpool 5-2 Everton: 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”
Premier League 2019/20: 3 reasons why Liverpool beat Arsenal 3-1
Liverpool maintained their 100% winning record to start the Premier League campaign with a 3-1 win over Arsenal, as Joel Matip and Mohamed Salah’s second-half brace gifted the Reds all three points at Anfield. Continue reading “Premier League 2019/20: 3 reasons why Liverpool beat Arsenal 3-1”
Liverpool 4-1 Norwich City: Reds cruise to comfortable win over naive Canaries
In the Premier League’s season-opener, Liverpool got off to a comfortable start against newly-promoted Norwich – cruising to a 4-1 home win with Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Divock Origi all on the scoresheet.
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