Manchester City have had an extra day to prepare for Saturday’s late kick-off, after both sides’ underwhelming exploits in the Champions League. City must cope without Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho after both saw red in their 3-1 defeat to Chelsea last weekend, while Nicolas Otamendi is suspended after picking up[Read More…]
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Liverpool throw away 2-goal lead, lose to Bournemouth, United held
Liverpool’s knack of grinding out results dealt a huge blow on Sunday. Bournemouth completed one of the comebacks of the season to beat Liverpool for the first time in a sensational Premier League game. The Cherries battled back from 2-0 down at half-time and 3-1 behind with 15 minutes to[Read More…]
EFL Cup results: Manchester United sweep past West Ham; Arsenal out
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Anthony Martial scored twice each to help Manchester United ease into the League Cup semi-finals with a 4-1 home victory over West Ham United on Wednesday as Arsenal suffered a 2-0 home defeat by Southampton. Martial netted twice in the second half to take the tie at[Read More…]
EFL Cup: Woodburn becomes Liverpool’s youngest scorer as Reds beat Leeds
It was a night to remember for teenager Ben Woodburn. The 17-year-old eclipsed Michael Owen as Liverpool’s youngest goalscorer as the Reds edged past Championship side Leeds United in the EFL Cup quarter-finals at Anfield. The Premier League hosts huffed and puffed before Divock Origi stole behind the Leeds defence[Read More…]
Why Liverpool will win the Premier League
Liverpool is one football club which will never cease to amaze fans and neutrals alike. Set aside the Burnley anomaly, the Reds have played some breathtaking football this season. Grinding out results have been a recurring problems for the Reds. They seem to have now addressed that problem albeit still[Read More…]
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard hangs up his boots after 19-years
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard on Thursday announced his retirement from all form of professional football after an illustrious 19-year old career. Gerrard, 36, played 710 times for the Reds, winning eight major trophies, but joined MLS side LA Galaxy in 2015. He is England’s fourth most-capped player with 114 appearances[Read More…]
Premier League returns: Talking points
The Premier League resumes on Saturday after the international break. The first match will see Arsenal face Manchester United at Old Trafford. Here are the talking points from this weekend’s action. Will Wenger outdo under-fire Mourinho? Image courtesy: Daily Mail Football/Getty Images Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho will renew their[Read More…]
Liverpool down Crystal Palace in 6-goal thriller; Man United draw
Liverpool continued their impressive form and moved level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester City courtesy of a thrilling victory at Crystal Palace. Goals from Emre Can, Dejan Lovren, Joel Matip and Roberto Firmino secured the Reds’ fifth win in six league games and only goal difference now separates[Read More…]
EFL Cup: Liverpool beat Spurs, reach quarters; Arsenal also progress
Daniel Sturridge kept his scoring record intact in the League Cup as he struck twice as Liverpool overcame Tottenham to reach the EFL Cup quarter-finals and extend their unbeaten run to 10 matches. The Reds’ striker was an unused substitute in Saturday’s win over West Brom but needed less than[Read More…]
Premier League Week 8: Traditional powerhouses back on the prowl
Week 8 and the traditional power houses of the Premier league are all eyeing the trophy. Champions Leicester travel to Chelsea to kick off the action on a Saturday wherein leaders Manchester City face fifth-placed Everton; throw in a London derby between Crystal Palace and West Ham to make things[Read More…]
Premier League: Liverpool bid to end woeful run against United
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool will be looking to end a dismal Premier League run against Manchester United and build on a promising start to the campaign with victory over their bitter north west rivals on Monday. Resurgent Liverpool are three points ahead of United in the table as Jose Mourinho’s rebuilding[Read More…]
Spurs end City’s unbeaten run; United draw, Liverpool & Arsenal win
Tottenham deservedly ended Pep Guardiola’s perfect Premier League start and underlined their own title credentials with a thrilling victory over Manchester City at White Hart Lane. Guardiola had won his previous six games and 10 of his previous 11 matches in charge, but City were outplayed by a vibrant Spurs[Read More…]
Liverpool juggernaut continues, Pogba finally opens his ManU account
Liverpool claimed a third straight Premier League win courtesy of an emphatic victory over 10-man Hull. The Reds controlled the game and led through Adam Lallana’s low shot. Ahmed Elmohamady saw red for handball in the box, with James Milner scoring from the spot before Sadio Mane added a third[Read More…]
Why Liverpool FC under Jurgen Klopp will finish in the Top 4
Liverpool and optimism goes hand-in-hand. Same goes for supporters alike who never give up on their team. One good match and some of us get swayed away by a wave of emotions turning Liverpool into prospective title-contenders. Coming 2nd hurts, ask any Reds supporter, and you’ll know why. Rewind to[Read More…]
Unstoppable 25-yard Henderson screamer helps Liverpool beat Chelsea
Liverpool showed their intent on a Friday night ending Chelsea’s unbeaten run in the Premier League 2016-17 season. Two goals by Dejan Lovren and captain Jordan Henderson sealed Liverpool’s victory over the Blues at the Stamford Bridge. Liverpool were keen to build on the 4-1 thrashing of champions Leicester City[Read More…]