Liverpool 1-0 West Ham: Player Ratings as Reds hang on for crucial win
It wasn't pretty, it wasn't vintage Jurgen Klopp Liverpool, but it got the job done. Sadio Mane's first-half goal gave the Reds a 1-0 win over West Ham United at Anfield.
The Reds' goal lived a charmed life, as Pablo Fornals and particularly Manuel Lanzini missed gilt-edged chances to score for the Hammers. However, Liverpool somehow survived to keep the pressure on Man City in the title race, with the Reds just three points behind their rivals now.
Here's how …
Klopp’s Campaign Management
Stubbornness, single mindedness, arrogance and an absolute inability to adjust one's methods, can be the downfall of even the best managers in modern football.
In recent years we have seen the likes of Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho, unable to adapt to the modern needs of Premier League football, with both departing the division at relative low points. The signs are often evident, the fall off from brilliance usually gradual, but the reason for the decline always consistent. Football changes, …
Liverpool Make It Two Premier League Wins From Two With Burnley Victory
Liverpool continued their 100% winning start to the Premier League season with a 2-0 win over Burnley at Anfield.
Diogo Jota and Sadio Mane scored the goals in front of full Anfield house as the Reds, after a slow start, deservedly swept to victory against Sean Dyche's visitors.
Burnley, who were undefeated away to Liverpool for two seasons, started well and they tested Alisson early when Dwight McNeil -- comfortably their best player on the day -- let rip with …
Fabinho - A World Class Extension
Extending contracts within a transfer window can be underwhelming for many fans. The need to see a marquee signing arrive can become obsessive, to the point of panic. The new shiny toy can be marvelled at, but we must never forget those who got Liverpool to where they are, and where they strive to be.
When world class teams achieve great things, the most important task is to ensure the squad is not torn down. In Liverpool’s case, they have …
Liverpool Reserve Goalkeeper Renews Anfield Contract
Liverpool goalkeeper Adrián has put pen to paper on a contract extension to keep him at the club for a possible two more years.
Adrián, 34, joined Liverpool on a free transfer in the summer of 2019 after being released by West Ham United. He went on to play a crucial role in the early part of Liverpool's 2019/20 campaign after Alisson Becker suffered an injury against Norwich City on the opening night of the season.
Since then, Adrián has …
Alisson dedicates incredible winning goal to his family and teammates
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker rose highest and powered home an incredible last-minute winner against West Brom on Sunday evening.
The Brazil international stopper went forward for Trent Alexander-Arnold's 95th-minute corner and met the cross with his head, directing his effort past the helpless Sam Johnstone and into the corner of the West Brom net.
It was an incredible scene and a goal that could be huge in terms of Liverpool's pursuit of a top-four finish and Champions League qualification for …
LFC Midweek News Roundup
Liverpool mourns the loss of a true club legend this week while Jürgen Klopp also provided an injury update ahead of the Chelsea game on Thursday.
Club mourns the passing of a true great from the Bill Shankly era
On Tuesday, news broke that the legendary former Liverpool striker Ian St John had passed away at the age of 82.
Over 10 years at the club, from 1961 to 1971, St John played 425 times for Liverpool and scored 118 …
Why Liverpool Fans Need To Kabak Ozan
Let's call a spade a spade: Ozan Kabak's opening two appearances in the Premier League for Liverpool have been nothing short of disastrous.
In his debut, the Reds ruined a good performance and a 1-0 lead going into the final minutes of the game and eventually lost 3-1 to Leicester City, a defeat that could have big ramifications on the race for Champions League football. The Turk was at fault for at least two goals.
First, he got his communicational …
Klopp defends Alisson after Manchester City nightmare for goalkeeper
Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp says that Alisson Becker will learn from his off-day against Manchester City and labels him a "world-class" goalkeeper.
Alisson made two uncharacteristic errors to help Manchester City on their way to a 4-1 win at Anfield on Sunday.
Speaking after the game, Klopp discussed the mistakes and was quick to remind everyone just how vital the Brazil international has been to Liverpool's successes in recent years.
In his post-match press conference, when asked about Alisson's errors, …
Brighton 1-1 Liverpool - Player Ratings as late penalty pegs Reds back
Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium on Saturday afternoon, after more VAR drama, that saw the Reds have two goals disallowed, and Brighton given a penalty in stoppage time, which Pascal Gross scored to equalise.
Liverpool took the lead in the second half through Diogo Jota after the Portuguese was set up by Mohamed Salah. The Reds had two goals denied by VAR, as Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane both …