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Major 'red flags' showing over record-breaking Liverpool signing

Red Flags Starting to Show Over Liverpool's Record-Breaking Signing Big money signings always come with big scrutiny, especially at a club that has just …

'Really special' star set to lead Liverpool into new era

Hugo Ekitike and Liverpool’s Evolving Attack Under Arne Slot Liverpool’s title winning debut season under Arne Slot has already produced plenty of talking points, …

Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool's interest in January move for Premier League star

Liverpool Transfer Interest Grows Around Antoine Semenyo Liverpool’s forward planning continues to attract attention, with Give Me Sport reporting fresh insight into the club’s …

Alan Shearer heaps praise on 'brilliant' Liverpool star

Alan Shearer raises doubts over Liverpool striker strategy Liverpool’s summer business delivered firepower and intrigue in equal measure, yet questions remain about whether the …

€20m defender breaks silence on potential Liverpool move

Italian Defender Responds to Reported Liverpool Transfer Interest Liverpool Transfer News continues to swirl around Marco Palestra, a name that has moved quickly from …

Latest Podcasts

Thomas Frank What's Going On?: Two Footed Extra Time

Dave looks at the news & gossip as Thomas Frank's at Spurs has started to receive criticism and pressure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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A Strange Weekend: The Two Footed Podcast

Dave looks at the weekend of Premier League action with some strange results such as Forest v Spurs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Semenyo Deal Close & Ederson The Midfield Missing Link | Liverpool Transfer Latest!

On the latest Fan Focus podcast, Dave Davis examines recent reactions to the latest Liverpool FC transfer news from journalists and fans around the world! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Daily Red Podcast: WINS IN A ROW

Dave Hendrick looks at all the latest LFC news. He looks at the win over Brighton as the reds do consecutive wins! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Rise Of Hugo Ekitike & Curtis Jones: Undroppable At The Moment!

On the latest Fan Focus podcast, Dave Davis examines recent reactions to Liverpool's players from the Brighton game, with journalists and fans alike unpacking the star performers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Liverpool FC Transfers

Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool's interest in January move for Premier League star

Liverpool Transfer Interest Grows Around Antoine Semenyo Liverpool’s forward planning continues to attract attention, with Give Me Sport reporting fresh insight into the club’s …

€20m defender breaks silence on potential Liverpool move

Italian Defender Responds to Reported Liverpool Transfer Interest Liverpool Transfer News continues to swirl around Marco Palestra, a name that has moved quickly from …

Liverpool tipped to sign defender with 'huge potential' in January

Jeremy Jacquet Emerges as Liverpool Monitor Centre-Back Options Liverpool’s search for defensive reinforcement is intensifying as the January transfer window approaches, and one name …

Liverpool star could be off for as little as €15m

Konate transfer latest: Liverpool weigh £15m Inter Milan deal amid contract uncertainty Liverpool are considering a decisive move in the January transfer window as …

Davis: Liverpool expected to make January move for Premier League star

Liverpool Assess Semenyo as January Options Take Shape Liverpool’s planning for the January transfer window is beginning to sharpen, and emerging interest in Antoine …

Opinion

Major 'red flags' showing over record-breaking Liverpool signing

Red Flags Starting to Show Over Liverpool's Record-Breaking Signing Big money signings always come with big scrutiny, especially at a club that has just …

'Really special' star set to lead Liverpool into new era

Hugo Ekitike and Liverpool’s Evolving Attack Under Arne Slot Liverpool’s title winning debut season under Arne Slot has already produced plenty of talking points, …

Alan Shearer heaps praise on 'brilliant' Liverpool star

Alan Shearer raises doubts over Liverpool striker strategy Liverpool’s summer business delivered firepower and intrigue in equal measure, yet questions remain about whether the …

Final Thoughts: Hugo Ekitike shines as Liverpool beat Brighton

Liverpool 2 – 0 Brighton – Premier League Postmortem Liverpool Inter and this return to domestic competition were seen as the true test of …

Liverpool star performing like £100m player and cost nothing

Liverpool transfer news: Reds secure £100m midfielder for nothing Liverpool have quietly achieved something that most elite clubs spend years chasing and hundreds of …

Betting Tips

How Liverpool Players Could Foot the Bill for Champions League Failure

Salah vs Carragher: What Liverpool’s Inter Milan Win Really Says About Their Season

22Ricky Review For Australian Players

Liverpool Fans Angry At Jordan Henderson For His Reaction To The Salah Situation

Assessing Liverpool's Chances of Champions League Progress

Parked Bus, No Fuss

There isn’t an awful lot to say, in general, about Liverpool’s performance last Saturday that Hull City captain Curtis Davies hasn’t already covered. Two aspects of what he said after the game are particularly encouraging from a Liverpool perspective. Firstly, as Davies points out, “Liverpool have that mix of nice little passes and then...

Loris Karius – Undisputed Liverpool Number 1?

The Liverpool fanbase is littered with inconsistencies. People go from really disliking a player to raving about him in a matter of weeks. A player can go from being considered one of the best at the club to not being rated because they've left the club. You can adore one player so excuse everything he...

Could Klopp use Emre Can in a Centre-Back Role?

Jurgen Klopp has shown just how ruthless he can be this season with squad selection when he dropped Belgian 'keeper Simon Mignolet in favour of Loris Karius for the match against Hull City. While the general consensus seemed to be Mignolet was on borrowed time after a series of errors last season and he...

10 out of 15 points, why is it so important to me?

For anyone who follows my Twitter account, (@mrmarksimpson) or coming across me on the EPL podcast, you will have heard me banging on about how important it is for Liverpool to break the season down into 5-game blocks, aiming for 10 points every block. A lot of the time, replies I get are, “Why?...

Why Ball-Playing Centre-Backs are Needed in a Klopp System

There was a lot of talk over the summer surrounding the value, the importance and the need of ball-playing centre-backs in the modern game. It was the fear of the unknown and like anything, the British media appeared to quash the idea labelling it too risky, unnecessary and just asking for trouble while asking...

Giorginio Wijnaldum: Liverpool’s Gini in a Lamp

In recent seasons, I think Liverpool’s transfer dealings – signings mostly – have been pretty poo. From Balotelli and Benteke to Carroll and Markovic, there have been a number of expensive signings bought for their individual quality rather than as crucial cogs in a cohesive machine. I think the aforementioned are all talented players, but...

It’s Not How Much You Spend – But How Wise You Spend

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Paul Pogba, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Michy Batshuayi, Granit Xhaka, Ilkay Gundogan and Leroy Sane are among the names that are highly known across Europe for their quality, talent, and hefty price tag and/or wages, and they all have one thing in common with each other – they’re not currently associated with Liverpool Football...

Why A Rejuvenated Lallana is Vital to Klopp’s LFC

Jurgen Klopp has made a habit of making everybody - fans, pundits and the general media - look like fools. James Milner as a Premier League left-back, Lucas at centre-back, Roberto Firmino as a false 9 and Jordan Henderson as the deepest midfielder are ideas that made very little sense, on paper at least,...

Fluid Attacking Movement Beats Hulls Deep Defensive Block

Hull at home is the kind of match that all too often caused Liverpool to stumble in recent years. On this occasion a combination of irrepressible attacking movement and midfield creativity swept Liverpool to victory. There have been definite signs over recent weeks that Liverpool are finally settled in to the tactical system and playing...

Mamadou Sakho has let the Liverpool Country down

"Now it’s 3 weeks since I am fit to play games. I finish all my rehabilitation work. They don’t want me to play also with second team lol! Why I don’t know.” “Still working hard like Scouse Soldier! Still not talking cos I want speak on pitch.. I will speak soon for the people who...

Statistical Reasoning Behind the Calls for Karius

I’m excited people. Very excited. The last time I was this excited about a Liverpool squad was, believe it or not, pre-Suarez/Sturridge/Sterling. Back in the day, the spine of Reina, Carra, Mascherano, Alonso, Gerrard and Torres was the strongest I’ve seen at Anfield, and a wonderful foundation to build a side on from front...

Observations from Liverpool’s demolition of Hull City

Ruthless, relentless, rampant and destructive. You can't help but love Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool these days. An utterly dominant performance against Hull saw the Reds run out 5-1 winners in a match that saw the home side in complete control from the first minute. It would've been a perfect performance had they not gifted Hull a...

Liverpool 5 Hull 1: Player Ratings

After a dynamic one-off performance on the Match Ratings column (a la Moreno) from Sam McGuire in the midweek cup game, we are back to the usual dour, weekly match ratings piece (a la Milner) from yours truly. 9 goals in 2 games at home. Conceded 2 unnecessary goals at home. Clearly we are doing...

Risk underestimating Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool, at your own peril

It's been almost a year since Jürgen Klopp was appointed at Liverpool football club. Whilst supporters instantly fell for his charisma, charm and wit, I've always felt an air of scepticism over the clubs future success under his tenure. Supporters fear the financial power of the clubs nearest rivals and the draw that money...

Liverpool and lessons from the past

BOOM, BOOM! Was the sound we repeatedly heard from the mouth of Jurgen Klopp at Stamford Bridge following Jordan Henderson’s golazo this past weekend, and this has become a sound identifiable with that of Liverpool fans which signifies optimism one might say. Fans are excited (rightly so) by the start of the new Premier League...

Why Roberto Firmino is so Important to Klopp’s Liverpool

Liverpool have made a habit out of developing talented attackers throughout the years. The club's history is just littered with rough gems who have turned into diamonds during their time at Anfield. It must be environmental. Very few clubs in world football can boast that they've had the likes of Kenny Dalglish, Ian Rush, Robbie Fowler, Michael...

Liverpool vs Hull City Preview: Reds Bidding to Beat the Bus

Liverpool host Hull City on Saturday in their sixth Premier League game of the season, bidding to make it four wins out of four in all competitions, and must do so by getting past the inevitable defensive style that the Tigers will bring to Anfield. It's back to the bread and butter, to a certain...

Liverpool v Hull City: Key Battles

Liverpool have won three games in three after the first international break of the season, and the last league victory at Stamford Bridge would have been a huge boost to everyone at the club. On Saturday, the Reds welcome Hull City to Anfield for the second home game of the season. The Tigers have got only...

Klopp’s Resilient Reds?

Brittle, frail, delicate, on the brink of collapse and similar to a Creme Brulee with that soft centre are just a few of the creative ways the Liverpool defence has been described over the years. They're not wrong either, not since the days of Rafa Benitez and Kenny Dalglish's second stint as Liverpool manager have...

Klopp’s 2016/17 Entertainers: A Joyous Time To Support Liverpool

There was a point during Tuesday’s routine 3-0 win over Derby County when I realised I was enjoying watching Liverpool more than I can almost ever remember. Some of the football was breathtaking at times, with the speed, movement and imagination in the Reds’ play something to behold. Whether it be Philippe Coutinho’s quick feet,...

The Importance of Victory for Liverpool Against Hull

With the exception of the 2013/14 season Liverpool have made a habit of slipping up when they're clear favourites for a match. There are no easy matches in football but there are those that if you play to your full capability then victory should be a formality. The big teams, those who regularly finish in Champions...

Klopp’s Liverpool Shed Their Reliance on Coutinho

Last weekend, a Coutinho-less Liverpool pulled the pants down of the Premier League Champions Leicester, bagging four goals (and missing buckets of chances) against a defence that hadn’t conceded more than 2 goals away from home even once last season. Coutinho had been afforded a rest given his intensive travel commitments over the international...

Player Ratings for Derby 0 Liverpool 3

Player ratings are possibly the most divisive subject you can write about so instead of rating a player out of 10 I've decided to use gifs to rate their performance and allow you, the reader, to interpret the gif however you want. Plus after a really comprehensive 3-0 win for Liverpool it's not really...

Observations from Liverpool’s win against Derby

It was unnerving watching Liverpool against Derby but not in the way Liverpool fans have come to expect when facing lower league opposition. It was a professional job by the Reds. There weren't many, if any, scares defensively, there was no complacency from anybody in the team and, in the end, it was an...

Early season form proves Liverpool are title challengers

Liverpool made a strong statement in their bid to win the Premier League for the first time by defeating Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge. Jurgen Klopp’s men took the lead through Dejan Lovren in the 17th minute before Jordan Henderson doubled their advantage before the break with a stunning strike from distance. Chelsea were given...

Has Klopp put together the best Liverpool Squad in Premier League History?

For years now Liverpool have been overly reliant on certain players. The Reds have had decent starting XI's, teams capable of beating the very best on their day, but it's hard to sustain a top 4/title challenge when your squad players aren't anywhere near the requisite level. It's corrosive to the team. The lack of...

Chelsea 1 – 2 Liverpool | A Tactical Analysis

We are now five matches in to the league season and the competition is beginning to take on a more established look with sides finding their form. After an inconsistent start to the season, Liverpool began to find their feet with a win last week against reigning champions Leicester City. The fifth game of the...

Analysing the Benefits of Liverpool Not Being in Europe

Suffering from the mid-week hump? Had it up to your oven-mitts with Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood? Stuck for something to do after work? Wonder no more football fans, for we have been blessed with the return of the greatest and most corporate competitions of them all, the UEFA Champions League and Europa League. You...

The League Cup Is Still Important

The League Cup is irrelevant. The Champions League, despite bearing little resemblance to its previous incarnation, is the main pot to win and while the F.A Cup will always be the main domestic cup competition, the – God help us – EFL Trophy has been relegated to the lowest of tournaments. It’s an embarrassment...

Spreading the Goals – The Klopp Way

If you want to be successful in the Premier League you need one of two things; a world class striker of the Luis Suarez/Sergio Aguero ilk or you need a midfield filled with goals so there isn't an over reliance on a striker. If you manage to strike a balance between the two then...

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