Should Liverpool Drop Bobby Firmino?

Liverpool have hit a bad patch of form, and one player who is standing out as struggling is Roberto Firmino. Bobby is not the only player in the Liverpool scratching around for form, but he’s probably somewhere close to the player furthest from his best when you consider that for many people he’s Liverpool’s...

Ineffective Trio Represent The Past For Liverpool

Who else detested that 2-0 defeat to Red Star Belgrade more than any other game this season? It's rare that you get a Liverpool match where you end up angry at every single player, but not one individual could fly back to Merseyside with their head held high, after what was a display without positives. You...

Tough Questions, Tougher Answers | Red Star Belgrade 2 Liverpool 0

Saturday was different. Jurgen Klopp’s men entertained a much different Arsenal than those they used to under Arsene Wenger, and they didn’t seem ready for it. Ordinarily, home teams tend to give Liverpool the ball and lock the space down around the box, but this new Arsenal demanded more of the ball and went straight...

Red Star 2-0 Liverpool: What Went Wrong?

A sobering night in Belgrade saw a second successive away performance in the Champions League that left much to be desired. Far from the vintage Liverpool witnessed last season, this was as bleak as it gets for Jurgen's men; no ingenuity, no guile and no drive for success or at least attempt to turn...

Key Stats As Reds Flop In Belgrade

Liverpool’s Champions League campaign once again threatened to come off the rails, as following a 1-0 defeat in Naples, the Reds were turned over 2-0 by Red Star in Belgrade. But what were the key stats from what was an absolutely atrocious performance from the Reds? Attack Stutters As Reds Come Unstuck  Liverpool toiled and toiled,...

Observations as Liverpool deliver dire performance in Belgrade

Last season Liverpool were effervescent in the Champions League, breaking the record for goals scored in a single European campaign and generally taking teams by storm with a high intensity, gegenpressing style that put the opposition straight on the backburner with no hope of recovering after a 10-15 minute blitz. It was the opposite case...

Player ratings as Liverpool are bruised in Belgrade

That was embarrassing, wasn't it? Like, really embarrassing. Red Star 2-0 Liverpool and the sad thing was you knew it was over at 2-0. Couldn't tell you why really. The team has fight, they've displayed that already this season. There's quality going forward, they've proved that this season. But you knew. An off night, or a result...

Negligent Klopp Risks Reds’ Champions League Hopes

RedStar 2 Liverpool 0 Alisson, Trent, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Wijnaldum, Milner, Lallana, Mané, Salah, Sturridge Substitutes: Gomez, Firmino, Origi Pavkov… It’s one of those names that will end up being converted to a curse word from now on. Every time you stub a toe or pinch a finger, “PAVKOV!!!” The trouble really started against Arsenal. Klopp’s reluctance to...

Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool: A Tactical Breakdown

As expected for Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp elected to revert to the 4-3-3 system with which he has enjoyed a great deal of success with against Liverpool’s top six rivals and Champions League competitors too. It made sense: Arsenal have a renewed impetus to play out from the back and did not have a particularly quick...

Always the Bridesmaid, Time For Daniel Sturridge to Get That Ring

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota: The final possession of NBA match between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Utah Jazz. Dante Exum rises to hit the potential game-tying three-pointer to send it to over time. Enter Derrick Rose. The Chicago native guard rushed forward and caught a piece of the ball allowing Karl Anthony Towns to secure the rebound. The...

FK Crvena zvezda v Liverpool – Cauldron of noise awaits Liverpool in Serbia

The Details   Venue - Rajko Mitic Stadion, Belgrade, Serbia Referee - Antonio Mateu Lahoz (ESP) Date & Time - Tuesday, November 6th 2018 @ 17:55 BST Current Odds - FK Crvena zvezda 12/1, Draw 13/2, Liverpool 1/6 Form FK Crvena zvezda Form FK Crvena zvezda have won their three Serbian league games since the 4-0 defeat they suffered at Anfield in the Champions League a few...

Key Stats As Liverpool Draw At The Emirates

Liverpool took the lead at the Emirates thanks to a rare open-play James Milner goal – and should have had another goal if not for a poor refereeing decision – yet ended up with a draw thanks to conceding a late equalizer. But what were the key stats as Liverpool shared the spoils with...

Observations as Liverpool Drop Two Points at the Emirates

Liverpool settled for a point at Arsenal at the end of an absorbing game at the Emirates. Liverpool had their fair share of good chances, and with a bit of luck and competent officiating, the result could have been more favourable for Liverpool. The key observations from the encounter: Tough to beat this Liverpool team Though the...

Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool: Lacazette leveller frustrates Reds

Philosophical debates will be had around the dinner tables of Merseyside as Liverpool fans reflect on Saturday's draw with Arsenal, struggling to decide if it's one point gained or two points dropped. Glass half full, or half empty? After a 1-1 draw that include moments of genius combined with moments of madness, incompetency from officials...

Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool: Player Ratings as Reds share the spoils with Gunners

Phew. That was a game and a half, and in the end, probably a fair result too. Arsenal dominated Liverpool territorially and in terms of possession, but the Reds had much the better chances through the game. In the end, the 1-1 result seemed fair, on the whole balance of play though. James Milner put...

Arsenal face big test of title credentials against Liverpool

Arsenal host Liverpool on Saturday aiming to prove that they are genuine contenders for this season’s Premier League title. The Gunners failed their first tests of the campaign against Manchester City and Chelsea, but have since taken 22 points from a possible 24 to move up to fourth in the table. They have also progressed to...

Why so serious? Confessions of a negative Liverpool fan

Since the 2013/14 run-in specifically, but probably far before that, there has been a sect of Reds supporters who have not felt safe to embrace positivity. There have been peaks and valleys where the legions of the negative have ebbed and flowed. If you’ve been so kind to have listened to me on various...

Xherdan Shaqiri: The £13m man who has already offered so much more

When Shaqiri first signed for Liverpool, there were plenty of sceptics. After all, this was a player notably lethargic out of possession, disinterested in tracking back and doing his defensive duties. Among those to voice their concerns was Gary Neville, who said that the Swiss international epitomised the unprofessional nature of Stoke City in...

Arsenal v Liverpool Preview: Potential Key Battles To Look Out For

Liverpool face another huge test of their Premier League title credentials, as they travel to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday for the late kickoff, to face a buoyant Arsenal, who are unbeaten since losing their opening two Premier League matches of the season. Unai Emery's men saw an 11-game winning run halted last weekend,...

Arsenal v Liverpool Preview – Klopp’s Reds to provide real test to Gunners’ form

The Details Venue - Emirates Stadium, London Referee - Andre Marriner Date & Time - Saturday, November 3rd @ 17:30 Current Odds - Arsenal 13/5, Draw 13/5, Liverpool 1/1 Form Arsenal Form Before last Sunday's 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace, Arsenal had won 11 games straight in all competitions. A tough start to the season, facing Manchester City and Chelsea in their opening two league...

Explosive Salah and Sadio Back With A Bang

As they followed up a terrific game against Red Star by exploding into life against Cardiff, it once again became clear that Sadio Mané and in particular Mo Salah remain the key cogs in Liverpool’s attacking displays. The two players have seven goals each in all competitions this season, with Salah also notching three...

How Fabinho Set the Template for Liverpool’s Midfield

Liverpool’s 4-1 victory over Cardiff has sparked cause for optimism among its fanbase, not just because it’s the first time Liverpool have put four past an opposition this season – a feat that becomes something of a hobby for Klopp’s team last term. No, it was also momentous for the full Premier League debut of...

Analysing Liverpool’s ‘Packing’ Performance

Liverpool are currently enjoying their best ever start to a Premier League season, with their ten-match unbeaten run positioning The Reds level at the top of the table with last season's champions, Manchester City. Despite being tied with City on 26 points though, the vast majority of data behind the results suggests that Pep...

Time For Forgotten Man Keita To Excel

It's hard to think of a Liverpool signing in the last decade that brought as much delight as the capture of Naby Keita. Luis Suarez is a name that instantly springs to mind, but when he traded Amsterdam for Anfield he wasn’t the world-beater he would go on to become. Mo Salah and Sadio Mane both...

A Tale of Two Seasons: Liverpool’s Contrasting Starts

Liverpool played some electric football last season. The thrilling ride to the Champions League final is testament to the fact; netting a record-breaking amount of goals on their voyage to Kiev, Jurgen Klopp's side outfought and outclassed opponents across Europe, developing a reputation as one of the most exhilarating attacking sides in the land. At...

Liverpool 4-1 Cardiff: A Tactical Breakdown

After an efficient and impressive performance in the Champions League, against Red Star Belgrade, Liverpool looked reinvigorated and refreshed, following a run of closer, drab matches. Neil Warnock's pre-match presser made it obvious how Cardiff would set up to play, as he sang praises of Liverpool's fantastic forward line, who look as imperious as ever,...

The curious case of Harry Wilson’s Liverpool future

While Jürgen Klopp’s first choice Liverpool team continue to earn all of the plaudits from the media for their solid start to the season, it could perhaps be easy to forget those Liverpool players currently plying their trade elsewhere on loan spells. There are a number of young Reds currently out and about getting valuable...

Regression or Repression – What’s going on with Ben Woodburn?

Ben Woodburn's career so far has been defined by moments. A goal against Leeds United lit the touch paper, sparking huge interest in Woodburn as he became Liverpool's youngest ever scorer. Following that there was the goal against Austria that secured a hugely important win for Wales, Woodburn striking poetically from the edge of the area...

Key Stats As Mo Salah Inspires Reds To Pummel Cardiff

Liverpool shot back to the top of the Premier League with an excellent 4-1 win over Cardiff City at Anfield. But what were the key stats from another emphatic victory as the Reds made it ten league games unbeaten? Salah The Catalyst For Big Win Mo Salah proved once again why he’s Liverpool’s main man as...

Observations as Liverpool Waltz Past Cardiff

Liverpool maintained the 'Fortress' Anfield record after a bit of huff 'n' puff against Cardiff. The game was bereft of excitement for large parts until Liverpool decided to turn it on late in the game. The key observations from the game: The ebb and flow This game was a funny one (and not in a good manner)....