Observations as Liverpool Stutter Against The Baggies
It all seemed to be going so well for Liverpool. A much-changed side spearheaded by Danny Ings took an early lead before a second-half strike from Mohamed Salah put the away side two goals to the good. Three points heading to Merseyside and plenty of rested legs ahead of far more important games.
No-one, not even the most optimistic of West Brom fans would've predicted the last fifteen minutes of the game. From 2-0 down, the home side fought back …
West Brom 2-2 Liverpool: What Went Wrong?
With 18 minutes remaining, Liverpool enjoyed a comfortable 2-0 lead against bottom club West Brom and the points were all but in the bag. The travelling supporters were in fine voice in the Midlands sunshine, revelling in Mohamed Salah's latest strike.
By full time, West Brom had somehow hauled it back to 2-2 and the Reds were forced to settle for a solitary point when three would virtually have sealed the top-four spot they had been chasing all season.
Promptly, …
Slack Reds Pegged Back In Share Of Spoils Against WBA
Liverpool went to the Hawthorns and were pegged back by the basement team West Bromwich Albion, as the game ended in a 2-2 draw.
Danny Ings and Mo Salah gave the Reds a comfortable 2-0 lead, but goals from Jake Livermore and Solomon Rondon gave Jurgen Klopp's boys a rude reality check.
Starting XIs
West Bromwich Albion: Ben Foster, Allan Nyom, Craig Dawson, Ahmed Hegazi, Kieran Gibbs, Jake Livermore, Chris Brunt, Matt Phillips, James McClean, Solomon Rondon, Jay Rodriguez
Liverpool: …
Roberto Firmino: The Most Underrated Player In The Premier League?
Liverpool have played home to some illustrious talents over the years: Ian Rush, Kenny Dalglish, Robbie Fowler, Steven Gerrard and Luis Suarez are names that roll straight off the tongue while other far more under-appreciated stars lie in wait.
Dirk Kuyt was very much of that ilk. Far from the most technically gifted player at the club, the Dutchman was always up for the big occasion, scoring the winning penalty in the Champions League semi-final against Chelsea back in 2007 …
Liverpool Battle History Against the Baggies
Liverpool head out to face bottom dweller who has recently changed managers. Liverpool head home having improbably dropped points and all positive vibes go out the window.
Surely we’re now performing so well that this type of almost predictable disappointment is no longer possible. West Brom has rescued 4 points from their last two matches, and for all of that hard work against Swansea and Manchester United, they still sit effectively 3 wins from safety with four to play. Swansea …
West Brom v Liverpool Preview - Can Klopp's Reds Keep Momentum Going?
The Details
Venue - The Hawthorns, West Bromwich
Referee - Stuart Attwell
Date & Time - Saturday, April 21st @ 12:30 GMT
Current Odds - West Brom 5/1, Draw 7/2, Liverpool 1/2
Form
West Brom Form
Darren Moore has been in charge for the two games since Alan Pardew was sacked. They drew 1-1 at home to Swansea and then went and won 1-0 at Mourinho's United at the weekend. Moore will be looking to keep that form going as he possibly pushes to …
Terrific Trident, and a Sensational Scouser - Reds Thrash Bournemouth 3-0
Any suggestions that the foot might be taken off the Premier League pedal were emphatically blown away at Anfield as Liverpool got themselves a routine 3-0 win against Bournemouth. Each of that fantastic front three found themselves on the scoresheet, as Eddie Howe's side were put to the sword by a Liverpool side who really didn't have to get out of second gear for the most part.
The Reds have now scored 121 goals in all competitions this season, the …
Liverpool v Bournemouth Preview - Key Battles
A UEFA Champions League semi-final spot has been sealed, but there is no time for Liverpool to rest on their laurels. The Reds welcome Bournemouth to Anfield for the late kickoff on Saturday, as they look to strengthen their grip on a place inside the Premier League's top 4.
The Cherries have drawn their last two games 2-2, with a last-gasp Joshua King goal giving them a share of the spoils against Crystal Palace in their last outing.
Liverpool didn't …
Liverpool v Bournemouth Preview - Reds to pick Cherries off at Anfield
The Details
Venue - Anfield, Liverpool
Referee - Chris Kavanagh
Date & Time - Saturday, April 14th @ 17:30 GMT
Current Odds - Liverpool 1/4, Draw 5/1, Bournemouth 9/1
Form
Liverpool Form
The Reds' 80% win rate from the last five games has been the perfect response to that defeat at Old Trafford in March. Two of those four victories were against Manchester City. Three clean sheets and only two goals conceded in those five games - twelve goals scored. Liverpool have plenty of …
Observations as Liverpool Surge into Champions League Semi-Finals
Liverpool battled from behind at The Etihad to record a 2-1 win in the second-leg of the Champions League quarter-final, taking one step closer to Kiev. A goal inside two minutes set the pulses racing as Manchester City came out all guns play, with Liverpool unable to string any momentum together in an attempt to gain some respite.
There was an element of luck involved in ensuring the score-line remained just 1-0 as Leroy Sane saw his goal wiped out …