KOPCON 2020 – The LFC Event of the Year

It promises to be a fan event to remember; possibly THE Liverpool fan event of the year outside of Liverpool itself. It’s a celebration of the World, UEFA Super Cup & Premier League Champions, it’s featuring ex Liverpool players and manager, it’s over 3 days, and… it’s in Las Vegas. Welcome to KOPCON 2020, the...

Liverpool Vs West Ham United Preview – Reds to drive another nail deep into Hammers’ PL coffin

THE DETAILS Venue – Anfield, Liverpool Referee – Jonathan Moss Date & Time – Monday, February 24th @ 20:00 Current Odds – Liverpool 1/6, Draw 7/1, West Ham 14/1 ________________________________________________________ David Moyes returns to Merseyside for what should be a torrid night for the former Everton manager. His West Ham United team is smack-bang in the middle of a relegation...

Three areas for improvement for Atletico Madrid second leg

Liverpool's defeat at the Wanda Metropolitano at the hands of Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid is a bitter pill to swallow. Jürgen Klopp's men failed to find a solution to the problem in front of them for once this season, as Atleti produced one of their trademark difficult, defensively resolute and irritating performances against the reigning...

Why Van Dijk Should Win Player Of The Year

Such has been the almost unblemished ascent Liverpool have enjoyed to what increasingly looks like an inevitable league title, a lot of the suspense has been removed from the domestic season for the Reds' faithful. With collective honours a near formality, many fans have instead debated who among the reigning European Champions' squad will win...

Joe Gomez hopes Atleti defeat will provide motivation for Reds to bounce back in best way possible

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez believes The Reds will respond appropriately after suffering a rare defeat on Tuesday night at Atletico Madrid. Jurgen Klopp's side lost 1-0 after going behind to an early goal from Saul Niguez. The second leg will be at Anfield in three weeks as The Reds will be battling to protect their...

From Magic to Misery in Madrid

Eight and a half months ago, Liverpool Football Club and its supporters enjoyed one of the best nights of their lives at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid. The Reds bringing home the club’s sixth European Cup left everyone with memories to cherish for a lifetime. So, when the draw for the first knockout round...

Main Mané: Why Sadio shouldn’t be overlooked for Player of the Year

When Liverpool signed Sadio Mané back in 2016 for £34 million, many onlookers scoffed at the price tag. I must admit, although I didn't quite scoff, I was unsure if the Senegalese was worth the hefty investment. He looked like a promising player, but I wasn't sure if he'd have the desired impact at Anfield. Fast...

Liverpool defender insists Champions League dream is far from over despite defeat in Madrid

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk says Reds should still be "full of confidence" despite losing 1-0 to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their last-sixteen clash in the Champions League. Van Dijk and co conceded a sloppy early goal to Diego Simeone's side and it was enough for the home team to cling onto for...

Frustrating Liverpool Fall To Narrow Defeat In Madrid

Liverpool have it all to do in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie against Atletico Madrid after falling to a 1-0 defeat at the Wanda Metropolitana stadium.  An early Saul Niguez goal gave the hosts a victory borne out of defensive solidity and gamesmanship with the Reds unable to prize open...

Atletico Madrid 1-0 Liverpool – Player Ratings as Reds go down in Spain

Atletico Madrid. Peak Atletico Madrid. Early goal, defend for their lives, win cheap fouls, and the antics of Diego Simeone on the touchline. This is what we expected when the draw was made, that is what we got. Liverpool went down 1-0, after Saul Niguez's fourth-minute goal was followed by a scrappy game, that...

Will this be Liverpool’s lineup to face Atletico Madrid tonight in Spain?

Liverpool play Atletico Madrid tonight in the last sixteen of the Champions League. We've had a look at what team Jurgen Klopp is likely to select for this huge clash. The Reds have never lost a tw0-legged European tie under Klopp's leadership but this last-sixteen clash with Diego Simeone's well-structured Atleti team could provide the...

Norwich 0-1 Liverpool: Tactical Breakdown

 "It's like a free shot tomorrow because we have to deliver in the following 11 games." The comments of Norwich City manager, Daniel Farke, epitomised what lies ahead for Liverpool FC. No team expects to beat Liverpool, but every single team craves to be the one that finally fells the mighty red behemoth. Liverpool, on...

“What a player” – Gomez praises match-winning cameo appearance from Sadio Mané

Liverpool's Sadio Mané came off the bench to keep The Reds' Premier League winning streak going at Carrow Road on Saturday evening. Daniel Farke's Norwich had provided stern opposition for the bulk of the game until Mané changed things with a brilliantly taken goal. Liverpool's number 10 had only been on the field 18 minutes...

Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool Preview – Tight affair in store against Simeone’s Atleti

The Details   Venue - Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid Referee - Szymon Marciniak (POL) Date & Time - Tuesday, February 18th 2020 @ 20:00 Current Odds - Atletico Madrid 23/10, Draw 5/2, Liverpool 23/20 _____________________________________________________________________ Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid... the one team most of us Reds fans wanted to avoid in the Champions League draw. Yet, here we are. Fate drew us the short...

Put Coutinho talk to bed, Liverpool’s money is better spent elsewhere

Every time a transfer window has rolled around in the last two years, there a certain buzzwords that just keep cropping up. It's like Groundhog Day to an extent, with the same reoccurring themes. Some are more exciting than others, like Liverpool reportedly seeking out the services of Timo Werner, Jadon Sancho and possibly Julian Mbappe. But...

Norwich 0-1 Liverpool: Observations as Reds edge closer to title

Liverpool are just five wins away from Premier League glory after Sadio Mane struck the decisive goal against a doomed Norwich at Carrow Road. The Reds struggled somewhat in the first half, but were utterly dominant after the break and eventually made it count just over 10 minutes from time. A 17th win on the bounce...

Norwich City 0-1 Liverpool: Player Ratings

Liverpool move 25 points clear at the top of the Premier League after a 1-0 win away to Norwich City at Carrow Road. The goal was a long time coming, but super-sub Sadio Mane’s 77th minute strike sealed all 3 points. Norwich defended well but can have no complaints about the result. Alisson - 9 Pulled...

Relentless Liverpool Move 25 Points Clear At The Summit.

Liverpool claimed a 17th consecutive Premier League win and moved 25 points clear at the summit of the table with a 1-0 win away at Norwich City. Substitute Sadio Mane's 78th minute sealed the win in what was a poor game, marred by the blustery winds brought on by Storm Dennis. The Reds began the game...

Will this be Liverpool’s starting eleven to face Norwich City on Saturday?

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool side travels to Carrow Road this Saturday evening where they face Norwich City in the Premier League. Daniel Farke's Canaries visited Anfield on the opening weekend of the season, losing 4-1 in a game where Alisson Becker suffered a calf injury that would keep him out for the following two months. At the...

Disciplined Oxlade-Chamberlain Hints At Future Liverpool Tactics

When you think of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain at Liverpool, the word power quickly comes to mind. Formerly a winger, the English international -- after a couple of months settling into the demands of a Jurgen Klopp midfield -- made a big impact with the Reds in the opening months of 2018. Manchester City at home in the...

Can Liverpool avoid pitfalls of past domestic title winners in Champions League?

Liverpool’s long wait for the Premier League crown is all but over following Manchester City’s defeat at the hands of Tottenham. The Reds have a 22-point lead at the top of the table and are steamrolling their way towards the title for the first time in 30 years. Jurgen Klopp’s men have been sensational and...

Alisson believes positive environment at Melwood has underpinned Liverpool’s incredible form this season

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker says that the right mix of enjoyment and intensity at Melwood is the main factor behind The Reds' incredible form this season. Liverpool's Brazilian 'keeper missed the first couple of months of the season yet is still joint-first for the most Premier League clean sheets with Dean Henderson (Sheffield United) and...

Why Liverpool Should Resist Any Coutinho Reunion

Liverpool should resist the temptation to sign Phillipe Coutinho next summer. According to reports in Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona will look to cut their losses on Coutinho in the next transfer window. Since the Brazilian's acrimonious £142M departure from Liverpool in January 2018, the 27 year old's switch to Barcelona has been nothing short of an...

Norwich vs Liverpool Betting Preview and Prediction

Liverpool will be looking to continue their relentless march towards the Premier League title when they take on Norwich City at Carrow Road on Saturday evening. The Reds have been enjoying a well-earned warm weather break following their resounding 4-0 victory over Southampton at the start of the month but they'll get back to action...

Why Liverpool’s best players are taken for granted

Who is Liverpool’s best player? Who is Liverpool’s player of the season? Who is Liverpool’s most under-appreciated player? These are all questions that are probably impossible to answer in truth, to varying degrees. Everyone has their own opinions of course, as people are wont to do, but that doesn’t mean there’s a definitive or even consensus answer. I...

Liverpool’s Candidates To Replace Lallana

Adam Lallana's Liverpool career appears to be in it's final throes. Signed in the ill fated summer of 2014, the 31 year old's Anfield career -- despite being a favourite of both the coaches he's worked with, Brendan Rodgers and Jurgen Klopp -- has been hampered by a spate of injuries. And now, with the attacking...

5 Things Liverpool Should Try Once They’ve Won the League

It feels surreal, really, given absolutely no Liverpool fan is willing to actually say the words. You know the ones. The ones in the title of this article. Liverpool. Premier League champions. It all feels like a huge joke, really. Then the numbers hit you. An unassailable lead. Not borne out of logic, but of...

Dwight McNeil Liverpool’s Outside the Box Backup LB

Looking at Liverpool's squad, it is clear to see that the Reds aren't afraid to think outside the box when developing players into new tactical roles. After all, Georginio Wijnaldum, Trent Alexander Arnold and Roberto Firmino -- three of the European Champions' most important players -- either signed for the club or played their formative...

PFA Player of the Year: Who should win it?

The PFA Player of the Year award really isn't something we should fret over - it's just an award at the end of the day. Us football fans are not logical human beings, however, so it should be no surprise that it is dominating topics of conversation while the Reds dismiss everyone that stands in...

Does Curtis Jones’ rise signal the end for Harry Wilson’s Liverpool career?

Among his growing list of plaudits, 19-year-old Curtis Jones can now add captaining his boyhood Liverpool into the fifth round of the FA Cup after this week's triumph over Shrewsbury. After long being touted as one of the many academy graduates who looks more than capable of playing a major role in the first team,...