A Strange But Abject Game – Liverpool 0-0 Man United

Liverpool were held to a goalless draw at Old Trafford after an absolutely abject attacking display saw them fail to break down a depleted Manchester United side. The Reds started as the better side away from home, with an indirect free-kick inside a couple of minutes after De Gea was forced to handle a back-pass...

Player Ratings as injuries dominate proceedings at Old Trafford

That was absolutely rubbish. Up there with the most tedious of Liverpool display's I've seen in years. Yes, fair enough, we may end up looking back at Manchester United 0-0 Liverpool and hailing it as a 'good point', but in the context of the 90 minutes it was turgid. United forced into more tactical reshuffles...

Why Man United game is perfect preparation for Bayern away

You really have to have a long think back to remember a week of such magnitude for a Liverpool team. After Tuesday's stalemate with Bayern Munich, Klopp takes his side across the M62 to face bitter rivals Manchester United in what is a crucial game in the Reds' hopes to clinch a first league title...

Fabinho’s Versatility Embodies His Growing Influence At Anfield

As Liverpool embarked on the first-leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie, there were staunch questions surrounding the weakened defence. The Reds have suffered somewhat of an injury crisis in recent weeks – Dejan Lovren picked up a hamstring strain in the opening stages of the cup against Wolves and has only played...

Victory at Old Trafford More Significant Than 2009?

Liverpool's 4-1 win at Man United in 2009 remains my favourite-ever away win by the Reds, in any competition. Having started supporting Liverpool in 1994, it took until December 2000 to even see them prevail at Old Trafford, as Danny Murphy scored the only goal. He went on to do that twice more in the next...

Jurgen Klopp admits his team need to stay focused on their game amid media hype surrounding United clash

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has said he is looking for his players to focus on the game and ignore the typical media circus that surrounds the Premier League's greatest rivalry. Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Klopp discussed the hype which always surrounds the United v Liverpool fixtures every season and his wish for his...

United hope Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard can be fit for Sunday

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has disclosed that United are hoping that both Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard will be fit and available for selection for the Liverpool game on Sunday. It had been previously reported that both Martial and Lingard would miss this weekend's meeting between English football's greatest rivals. However, as reported by Sky Sports,...

Mohamed Salah insists Liverpool only aiming for the win at Manchester United

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah claims that The Reds will be aiming to take all three points from their Premier League fixture with Manchester United this Sunday. The Premier League's joint top-scorer, alongside Sergio Aguero, Salah knows he and his teammates will need to lead from the front at Old Trafford. Sunday's fixture is Liverpool's game in...

Liverpool vs Man United Preview – Potential Key Battles

Liverpool face Manchester United at Old Trafford. To be honest, no other context should be needed to demonstrate the sheer weight of this fixture, as it’s probably the biggest fixture in the history of English football and remains arguably the biggest fixture on the calendar. But in case more emphasis was needed on this game,...

Manchester United v Liverpool Preview – Epic clash ahead at Old Trafford

The Details Venue - Old Trafford, Manchester Referee - Michael Oliver Date & Time - Sunday, February 24th @ 14:05 Current Odds - Manchester United 2/1, Draw 5/2, Liverpool 5/4 Form Manchester United Form Manchester United are enjoying a new lease of life under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Ever since Liverpool put the final nail in Jose Mourinho's United career-coffin in December, United's former striker has...

It’s Time For Mo Salah To Step Up Against United

This is going to be a controversial one, eh? I love Mo Salah. I think he’s the best player in the Premier League, I think he’s the best player Liverpool have had in a long time and I think he’s plausibly the third best player in the world. He’s a vital cog in our attacking...

Liverpool 0-0 Bayern Munich: A Tactical Breakdown

There are very few clubs with the prestige and history of Bayern Munich. Irrespective of their current form or standing, when a club such as Bayern Munich, Real Madrid or Barcelona are set to visit, everyone sits a little straighter. These fixtures are precisely what makes Europe's premier competition the best club competition in...

Andy Robertson believes United will be wary of Liverpool’s threat on Sunday

Liverpool's Scottish international left-back Andy Robertson says that his team is looking forward to facing Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. Robertson, being interviewed in the Evening Standard, admitted that it's a huge fixture for both sides as it's also Liverpool's game in hand over Manchester City. Robertson said: "It's a big game against Manchester United, it's...

Liverpool’s possible starting lineup for trip to United this Sunday

Jurgen Klopp has some big decisions to make this Sunday as he gets the mighty redmen geared up to face Manchester United at Old Trafford. Let's take a rational look at what could be the starting lineup for this epic clash as The Reds try to stay on course for a first league title win...

Gini Wijnaldum believes Reds will be facing a confident United team on Sunday

Liverpool's Dutch international midfielder Gini Wijnaldum believes that The Reds will be playing a very different United team than the Jose Mourinho-led side which lost 3-1 at Anfield in December. Wijnaldum and his teammates played out a 0-0 draw with FC Bayern at Anfield on Tuesday night in the Champions League. This weekend sees a...

Gini Wijnaldum believes Liverpool should be confident of scoring away goal against FC Bayern

Liverpool midfielder Gini Wijnaldum claims he is not worried after The Reds failed to make home advantage count with a 0-0 draw against FC Bayern. Liverpool and Bayern Munich played out a stalemate at Anfield on Tuesday night in a game where Liverpool's midfield trio of Jordan Henderson, Gini Wijnaldum and Naby Keita did The...

Jurgen Klopp hailed Jordan Henderson’s “brilliant” performance against FC Bayern

Jordan Henderson put in one of his best performances of the season against Bayern Munich at Anfield and Jurgen Klopp acknowledged his captain's impact on the game. It certainly was a captain's display from Henderson as he broke up many FC Bayern attacks from his place at the base of The Reds' midfield. The former Sunderland...

Liverpool 0-0 Bayern Munich: Who was man of the match?

It may not have been another great European night Anfield, but it's hard for Liverpool fans to be too disappointed with a goalless draw against a Bayern Munich side who issued a reminder of their class. Aside from a rather frantic ten-minute spell just before the break, the Reds struggled to fashion out many openings...

Finely Poised – Key Stats as Liverpool Draw With Bayern

Liverpool’s Champions League Last 16 tie with Bayern Munich is extremely finely poised following a tense and interesting 0-0 draw at Anfield that left Liverpool ultimately frustrated but bang in the tie. Bayern got the result that they ultimately played for, and whilst the lack of an away goal is a relief for the...

Liverpool 0-0 Bayern Munich: Observations as Reds restrict Bayern

Liverpool restricted Bayern Munich to zero shots on targets on Tuesday night, putting in a strong performance in the absence of Virgil van Dijk. The Germans created no big chances, stifled by a make-shift centre-back partnership of Joel Matip and Fabinho while Jurgen Klopp's side were unable to capitalise on their chances, particularly from...

Player Ratings as Bayern hold off Reds at Anfield

What are we all making of that, then? I'm quite satisfied with the result. Liverpool 0-0 Bayern Munich and all the Reds must do now is score and avoid defeat at the Allianz Arena. Given Bayern's home record that does seem a mission. However, there was enough to see tonight that suggests Liverpool can fancy...

Liverpool’s likely starting lineup against FC Bayern after further news

Roberto Firmino is back in but Dejan Lovren has missed the cut ahead of Liverpool's huge Champions League tie with FC Bayern tonight. Liverpool's Brazilian number nine arrived at Melwood to mingle with the rest of the first-team squad. Yesterday, Firmino had to train on his own as a precaution to prevent any potential spread...

Under-appreciated Trent Becoming A Key Player For Klopp

A lot has been made of the fact that Joe Gomez has been out injured for Liverpool this season – and the impact that that has on Liverpool’s defence. But comparatively, not as much has been made of the impact of losing Trent Alexander-Arnold for a period of time – with Trent missing six...

Jurgen Klopp gives latest injury update ahead of FC Bayern clash

Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp says that Gini Wijnaldum are progressing well but The Reds' boss is still dependant on minute-by-minute reports on the availability of Dejan Lovren. At such a late stage, this surely means that even if Lovren is passed fit for selection he will most likely not be starting against Robert Lewandowski and co. Klopp...

Xherdan Shaqiri admits he wanted Liverpool and FC Bayern to meet

Liverpool's Xherdan Shaqiri has disclosed that he is "very happy" The Reds were drawn against the Bundesliga giants in the Champions League. The former Stoke City and FC Bayern player, Shaqiri, admitted to Liverpoolfc.com that he had hoped for the opportunity to be pitted against his old club. Shaqiri said: “I was very happy because I...

Gini Wijnaldum: Prime Example of Trusting Klopp’s Transfer System

At £25 million, many Liverpool fans scoffed at the fee Jürgen Klopp forked out when signing Georginio Wijnaldum from Newcastle United back in 2016. Fast forward almost three years down the line, and the Dutchman is a Kop favourite having cemented himself as one of the club's most important players - something that many didn't...

Liverpool’s Champions League preparations take a blow with news of Firmino virus

Jurgen Klopp's preparations for Liverpool's Champions League tie with FC Bayern took a blow today with news that star forward Roberto Firmino missed Monday's training sessions with a virus. As reported in the Liverpool Echo, Firmino was unable to take any part in training due to the illness and it is unclear if he will...

Liverpool could potentially benefit from a Manchester City fixture change

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool could benefit greatly from a fixture change in Manchester City's schedule as the Premier League title race hots up in the final months of the season. Manchester City's FA Cup progression after their 4-1 victory at Newport County on Saturday means that Pep Guardiola's men will now have to reschedule their Manchester...

Former Red Sami Hyypia has been singing the praises of Virgil van Dijk

Former Liverpool and Finland centre-back Sami Hyypia believes The Reds acquired a true "leader" when signing Virgil van Dijk from Southampton in January 2018. Hyypia became a Reds legend himself during his ten-year spell at the club when he formed formidable partnerships at the back, first beside Stephane Henchoz and then with Jamie Carragher. Liverpool's old...

Anfield, Europe, Liverpool – Here We Go Again

Liverpool, Anfield, Europe. It’s a combination that has a real history of magic. How many great teams have come to Anfield, expecting to get a result, and been summarily turned over, the sheer force of the stadium, the crowd and the team pulling through. To be fair, in my lifetime, at least, that has certainly...