Liverpool FC Articles

Could be out of sight, but still in command – Observations from Reds’ 2-0 win over Porto

That could've been a lot better. But Liverpool are still in command of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie against Porto, after a 2-0 win at Anfield in the first leg. The Reds were superb in the opening exchanges, with Naby Keita opening the scoring via a lucky deflection off Otavio. Roberto Firmino capped off...

Liverpool 2-0 Porto: Reds on course for Champions League semi-final

Rarely do you see a Champions League quarter-final look so routine. There wasn't the rip-roaring freneticism of an emphatic win, nor a compilation of keepy-ups from Mohamed Salah to be played back for the rest of time this time round as there was in Portugal last year, but Liverpool once again took control over their...

Liverpool v FC Porto – Can Porto provide a tougher test this time around?

The Details   Venue - Anfield, Liverpool Referee - Antonio Mateu Lahoz (ESP) Date & Time - Tuesday, March 9th 2019 @ 20:00 Current Odds - Liverpool 1/4, Draw 17/4, FC Porto 10/1 Form Liverpool Form It's a beautiful sight. Once again, Liverpool are stringing wins together and looking like they may just reach the standards they set back in the first half of the...

Observations as Liverpool dig out yet another win to stay alive

It was nervy. The tension was rattling. It was not a nice feeling. With time dwindling, Liverpool had little margin for error. Liverpool didn't err. The tension was broken through. The nerves were all settled. From the South Coast, the Reds will head back to Merseyside with three points. Here are the key observations from...

Southampton 1-3 Liverpool: Who was man of the match?

It was unconvincing, it was last-ditch, it was downright exhausting, but crucially for Liverpool, it was victory. They are back on top of the Premier League with their rivals' fixtures about to get significantly tougher. The performance, it has to be said, wasn't good. But Liverpool won this game thanks to a big call from...

Match Report: Liverpool’s Little Dancer Does It!

Hold me closer little dancer, Count the headlights on the highway, Lay me down in sheets of linen, You've had a busy day today. How much did Liverpool need Mo Salah to score that goal? How much did Naby Keita need to come through like that? How much did Jordan Henderson need to grab the reins of this...

Southampton v Liverpool Preview – Praying for points at St Mary’s

The Details Venue - St Mary's, Southampton Referee - Paul Tierney Date & Time - Friday, April 5th @ 20:00 Current Odds - Southampton 7/1, Draw 15/4, Liverpool 4/11 ******************* The journey continues On thru' the storm The Reds, now battle-weary Carrying dreams for too long Six more acts to get through The plot, no-one knows We'll witness every minute Just to see where it goes ******************* Form Southampton Form Ralph...

Spurs spurred it! Liverpool fortunate winners at Anfield.

Were you worried? Ye of little faith. Jurgen Klopp left his summer midfield acquisitions on the bench, leading to plenty of pre-match consternation. James Milner started in midfield along with Jordan Henderson and Gini Wijnaldum, leaving all of us to wonder what on earth was wrong with Naby Keita, Fabinho and Shaqiri. Going off of the...

Liverpool v Spurs Preview – Can Reds hit the ground running after international break?

The Details Venue - Anfield, Liverpool Referee - Martin Atkinson Date & Time - Sunday, March 31st @ 16:30 Current Odds - Liverpool 11/20, Draw 3/1, Spurs 5/1 Form Liverpool Form The Reds finally seemed to be turning slightly under-par performances back into wins, something they were fantastic at in the first two months of the season. Jurgen Klopp's men have won four...

Fulham v Liverpool Preview – Reds to keep the heat on City

The Details Venue - Craven Cottage, Fulham Referee - Craig Pawson Date & Time - Sunday, March 17th @ 14:15 Current Odds - Fulham 11/1, Draw 6/1, Liverpool 1/4 Form Fulham Form Fulham have been in turmoil this season. Scott Parker is their third manager since the return to the Premier League. The Cottagers have lost their last six games in a row and are 19th...