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Xherdan Shaqiri believes starting place in the derby win was just reward
Liverpool's Xherdan Shaqiri says his first Premier League start for The Reds since January was a reward for the hard work he's putting in behind the scenes at Melwood.
The Swiss attacking midfielder put in an impressive display as Liverpool beat their Merseyside rivals 5-2 at Anfield on Wednesday night.
The Reds' number 23 popped up with a well-taken finish to make it 2-0 early-on after some great work from Trent Alexander-Arnold and Sadio Mané combined.
"It was …
Liverpool 5-2 Everton: Who Was Man of the Match?
Another win for the Reds in the Premier League, this one a bit simpler than many of the recent ones. Understandable, really, being against a relegation-threatened side. The Merseyside Derby spoils are claimed by Liverpool yet again in a 5-2 thrashing of Everton. The result was never really in doubt from minute one, despite a few bits of ropey defending in periods of the first half. There were a number of excellent individual performances, so let’s take a look at …
Liverpool 5-2 Everton: Key Stats as Reds send Blues crashing into bottom three
Recently the Merseyside Derby has proven an almost excruciatingly tense encounter, decided by fine margins. But not here. This time Liverpool laid bare the gulf in quality, powering five goals past Jordan Pickford and piling the misery on their neighbours.
Klopp left supporters stunned by ringing the changes, but even with the hosts at approximately 50% strength Everton were outmuscled. Their two goals are an inconvenience for Liverpool and scant solace for their supporters, who trudged home all-too-aware that the …
Player Ratings as Liverpool stick five past the Ev
There are holes to pick that performance and a nagging concern that Liverpool's defensive lapses will eventually lead to some dropped league points, but the day we stop beating our rivals 5-2 is the day we pack it all in.
Divock Origi loves a big game, Sadio Mane is a magician and Everton are really bad are my main takeaways, and here are my ratings.
Snide, silly errors and more from the defence
Adrian (6): Not giving him too much blame …
Origi Haunts Everton Again As Liverpool Win Derby
Liverpool restored their lead at the top of the Premier League table to eight points with a 5-2 Merseyside win over Everton at Anfield.
A brace from Divock Origi and further goals from Sadio Mane, Georginio Wijnaldum and Xherdan Shaqiri gave the much changed Reds the win in a flowing game of football. The victory was the 100th in the Premier League reign of Jurgen Klopp in his 159th game as the manager of the European Champions.
Everton, tactically braver …
Will this be Liverpool's lineup to face Everton?
Liverpool and Everton meet at Anfield tonight in what is sure to be a pulsating Merseyside derby encounter. We've had a look at the starting lineup Jurgen Klopp might go with.
Joel Matip, Fabinho and Nathaniel Clyne are all out through injury with only Matip expected to return to action in the coming weeks.
Alisson Becker is suspended after his straight red card against Brighton on Saturday. Adrian will take his place between the sticks for The Reds.
The back …
Everything You Need To Know About Liverpool FC
Wednesday night is a crucial moment for die-hard Liverpool FC fans since this team will be competing With Everton to see who will win the title. Actually, Liverpool FC will be hosting Everton in the premier league. The game is set to start at Anfield the same spot where Everton lost to Liverpool in the last season courtesy of Divock Origi`s incredible 90th-minute goal. The starting time will be at 8:15 pm GMT. This highly anticipated football matches otherwise referred …
Jordan Henderson on what it's like to play in the Merseyside derby
Liverpool captain and the club's current longest-serving player, Jordan Henderson, discusses what it's like to play in the Merseyside derby.
Henderson joined The Reds from Sunderland in 2011, over 8 years ago, when Kenny Dalglish was the Liverpool manager.
In the 18 derbies in all competitions since Henderson's arrival, Liverpool have not lost one, winning 9 and drawing 9.
Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com, Henderson gave an insight into just what it means to play in these local derbies.
"It's a brilliant …
Slick Sancho Could Offer Liverpool New Edge
The talk of Jadon Sancho Liverpool has heightened in the past few days.
The 19 year old England international winger joined Borussia Dortmund from Manchester City in the summer of 2017 and, after making his Bundesliga debut in January 2018, has established himself as one of the most exciting young talents in Europe at the Westfalenstadion.
Sancho excelled in the 18/19 season, his first full senior campaign, assisting goals a monstrous 17 times in the Bundesliga, as well as netting …
Liverpool Vs Everton Preview - Derby day at Anfield as Reds begin hectic December schedule
The details
Venue – Anfield, Liverpool
Referee – Mike Dean
Date & Time – Wednesday, December 4th @ 20:15
Current Odds – Liverpool 4/11, Draw 4/1, Everton 15/2
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Anfield, under the lights, the Merseyside derby, a few beers beforehand. The place is going to be rocking. Let's hope we can paint the town red after the full-time whistle.
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Liverpool are 8 points clear of Leicester City at the top of the Premier League table. Manchester City are …