Van Dijk rises late as Anfield finds a way again
Virgil van Dijk delivered another moment for the scrapbook, climbing highest in added time to power in a superb header and give Liverpool a winning start to the Champions League. It was a goal that summed up the staples of this team under Arne Slot....
Liverpool 3 - 2 Atletico Madrid - CL Player Ratings
The Champions League’s return heralded a wonderful encounter between two European heavyweights, as Anfield welcomed a dangerous opponent.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
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Alisson Becker - 7.0
The giant Brazilian stopper was unlucky for the first-half goal conceded as he was largely unsighted
After the...
Burnley 0 - 1 Liverpool – Premier League Postmortem
With Liverpool looking to maintain their perfect start to the season after the international break, a trip to Turf Moor was always likely to be a test of patience more than anything else. Burnley, as expected, parked themselves into a rigid low block, challenging Arne Slot’s...
Van Dijk Reflects on Burnley Triumph and Liverpool’s Mental Edge
Liverpool’s captain Virgil van Dijk spoke with quiet satisfaction after his side secured yet another late victory in the Premier League, this time away to Burnley. A stoppage-time penalty from Mohamed Salah ensured Arne Slot’s team maintained their perfect record in the league, winning 1-0...
Burnley 0 - 1 Liverpool
Ryan Gravenberch – Man of the Match vs Burnley
A Midfield Display of Control and Purpose
In a game where Liverpool needed patience, intelligence, and the kind of discipline that often goes unheralded, Ryan Gravenberch emerged as the quiet conductor. Turf Moor is not an easy venue for a side aiming to...
Burnley 0 - 1 Liverpool - PL Player Ratings
The Premier League’s return after the international window was always going to present a next step challenge, as the transition of a slightly altered team continued against a resolute opposition.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
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Alisson Becker - 7.0
The giant Brazilian stopper was in command...
Burnley 0-1 Liverpool: Salah Penalty Maintains Perfect Start
Burnley Resistance Pushed to the Limit
Liverpool claimed another valuable three points at Turf Moor after a stoppage-time Mohamed Salah penalty sealed a 0-1 win. Burnley set up with discipline and organisation, frustrating the champions for much of the match and limiting their usual attacking rhythm.
Despite Liverpool dominating...
Everton stun Liverpool in WSL opener at Anfield
False dawn at Anfield
There is always a sense of renewal when a season begins, particularly at Anfield. Supporters arrive with hope, fuelled by expectation and the romance of a derby fixture. For a moment, Liverpool appeared set to deliver that story. They struck first, they pressed with...
Liverpool 1 - 0 Arsenal – Final Thoughts
With Liverpool looking to assert themselves against their most likely title rival, Anfield was the setting for the season’s first true clash of the titans. Arsenal arrived with their £1bn project intent on dethroning the champions, while Arne Slot’s men were determined to demonstrate that their summer...
Szoboszlai stuns Arsenal as Liverpool grind out statement win at Anfield
Context and significance
Liverpool banked more than three points against Arsenal; they banked credibility. In a contest short on fluency but rich in competitive edge, Liverpool found resilience first and quality last to claim a 1–0 victory at Anfield. For a team still stitching together...
