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Player Ratings As Darwin Downs Newcastle

Newcastle 1 - 2 Liverpool    Match day 3 for the reds, with a very tough visit to St James Park. The legacy and some of the greatest games of Premier League football are intertwined within this fixture, with both teams now once again fighting on similar fronts.   https://twitter.com/TheAnfieldTalk/status/1695802397505773871?s=20   Alisson Becker - 8.0 Having already proved his world class...

Darwin Nunez’s Late Double Stuns Newcastle

A Masterclass in Resilience In a Premier League fixture that was nothing short of a cinematic thriller, Liverpool showcased their mettle, overturning a deficit to snatch a 2-1 victory from Newcastle at St James' Park. The match was a testament to the unpredictable nature of football, where tactics, resilience, and individual brilliance often intertwine to...

Reds’ New No.10: Time For Him To Step Up

Time to See the Best of Alexis Mac Allister The knock-on effect of a staggered summer of change has seen our new £38m Brighton signing, Alexis Mac Allister, begin the opening two games of the campaign as the reds holding midfielder. The New Role of Liverpool's £38m Signing Though the World Cup winning star is more than...

Match Preview: Klopp’s Secret Weapon for Newcastle Showdown

Premier League Showdown: Newcastle vs Liverpool At a Glance: Newcastle Liverpool 8th in Premier League 4 points from 2 games Lost 1-0 to Manchester City Won 3-1 against Bournemouth Drew 1-1 at Stamford Bridge 5-1 victory against Aston Villa Previous Meetings: Season Result 2022/23 Newcastle 1 - 2 Liverpool 2021/22 Liverpool 3 - 1 Newcastle With four points taken from Liverpool’s opening two games, this match takes on high importance, especially...

What Should Liverpool’s Midfield Be Against Newcastle?

Footballing Authorities Make a Decision Incredibly, the footballing authorities have decided to do the right thing for once by overturning Alexis Mac Allister's harsh red card against Bournemouth. Fortunately, Liverpool didn't drop any points at home to the Cherries last Saturday, but it was yet another reminder of the woeful officiating on show at the moment. Having...

Has Jürgen Klopp Finally Found His New Front Three?

Klopp's Forward Selection Dilemma Jürgen Klopp has five excellent senior forwards at his disposal, from which he must choose three to take the berths in the Liverpool attack. This gives him 10 potential trios that he can utilise. The Maths Behind the Choices Except that this is the maths of the situation, the theory behind his choices....

Klopp’s Choices: Who Will Shine at St James’ Park?

The Road to Excellence: Can Liverpool Make the Leap? Liverpool's journey this season has been nothing short of commendable. But as they gear up for a face-off against Newcastle United, the question on everyone's lips is: Can they turn this decent start into an exceptional one? Neil Jones, on his Substack. "Victory over Newcastle United on...

Liverpool’s Midfield Dilemma: Doucoure or Gravenberch?

Liverpool's Midfield Reinforcements: Doucoure in the Spotlight Liverpool are expected to bolster their midfield with another signing before the transfer window closes, with Crystal Palace's Cheick Doucoure heavily linked. The 23-year-old has been rumoured to be a major target for the Reds throughout the summer, with a defensive midfielder being a priority. Doucoure caught the eye...

Dominik Szoboszlai: Our Elite Level Playmaker

The Unexpected Deal: Dominik Szoboszlai's Arrival at Anfield Literally no one saw this deal happening, given the circumstances surrounding our owners' supposed willingness to sell the club. In addition to this, there was a hefty buyout clause in the players’ contract, which needed to be met prior to any official negotiations. As an attacking midfielder that...

Liverpool Could Pay Release Clause to Sign Brazilian Midfielder

Andre Set For Liverpool? Liverpool's rumoured pursuit of Fluminense midfielder, Andre, could be set to progress according to a Brazilian journalist. Emmanuel Luiz revealed that the Reds are considering triggering the release clause in Andre's contract this summer. The release clause is rumoured to be within the region of £20-£30 million for the defensive midfielder. Furthermore,...