Limp Liverpool Crash Out Of League Cup After Shootout Agony
Liverpool exited the League Cup at the fifth round stage after a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat to Arsenal at Anfield.
A drab and forgetful 90 minutes ended scoreless and the Gunners -- through Joe Willock -- won the shootout after Divock Origi and Harry Wilson missed their spot-kicks.
Jurgen Klopp elected to make a raft of changes from the Reds' Premier League victory over the same opponents on Monday night, but Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk -- surprisingly -- …
Will this be Liverpool's lineup for their meeting with Arsenal tonight in the Carabao Cup?
Liverpool face Arsenal for the second time this week when the sides meet in tonight's Carabao Cup clash at Anfield. What will be The Reds' starting eleven?
Both teams are likely to field much-changed starting lineups compared to Monday night's Premier League game which Liverpool won 3-1.
Jürgen Klopp is without Jordan Henderson, Joël Matip, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Kostas Tsimikas and Thiago Alcântara.
Speaking about some of the unavailable players, assistant manager Pep Lijnders told Liverpoolfc.com:
“Jordan, we will re-evaluate on …
Liverpool news - Midweek roundup
Here's all the latest Liverpool news in a week where Jürgen Klopp's side will meet Arsenal for a second time in three days on Thursday night.
Thiago tests positive for COVID-19
Liverpool new-boy Thiago Alcântara has tested positive for COVID-19, the club confirmed on Tuesday evening. The 29-year-old Spain international midfielder is reported to have exhibited minor symptoms of the virus. He is now self-isolating as per the necessary guidelines.
It's hoped that Thiago will be fit and available for …
Liverpool vs Arsenal EFL Cup Preview - Gunners arrive at Anfield again as another goal-fest beckons
THE DETAILS
Venue - Anfield, Liverpool
Referee - Kevin Friend
Date & Time - Thursday, December 1st @ 19:45
Current Odds - Liverpool 1/1, Draw 14/5, Arsenal 12/5
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Time for more Carabao Cup action on Thursday night. Arsenal, again, are the visitors. Let's hope for something similar to last season's 5-5 encounter! Expect stars like Curtis Jones and Takumi Minamino to shine again for The Reds.
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Liverpool Form
Liverpool made it three league wins from three by beating …
Klopp was in great spirits following Liverpool's "dominant" win over Arsenal
Liverpool beat Arsenal 3-1 at Anfield on Monday night and Jürgen Klopp was delighted with his side's overall performance.
The Gunners took a first-half lead through Alexandre Lacazette after an uncharacteristic defensive error from Andy Robertson at the back.
Liverpool responded immediately, however. Sadio Mané provided the finish after some brilliant work from Mohamed Salah, cutting in from the right-hand side. Robertson then atoned for his earlier mistake by giving The Reds the lead before half time. Substitute Diogo Jota …
Impressive Liverpool Put Gunners To The Sword
Liverpool made it three Premier League wins from three with a convincing 3-1 win over Arsenal at Anfield.
Despite going behind to an Alexandre Lacazette goal, the Reds rallied and sealed the win with strikes from Sadio Mane, Andrew Robertson and Diogo Jota to seal a deserved win, which, on another night, could have been by a far bigger margin.
From the outset, it was clear that Arsenal’s playbook would mirror the one they employed last season and in the …
Liverpool vs Arsenal Preview - It could be goals galore on Monday night at Anfield
THE DETAILS
Venue – Anfield, Liverpool
Referee – Craig Pawson
Date & Time – Monday, September 28th @ 20:00
Current Odds – Liverpool 9/20, Draw 15/4, Arsenal 11/2
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Two consecutive home games against The Gunners. Another great week that would have been for fans at Anfield. It's just not to be...
All we can do is enjoy the feast of football on our TVs. Make the most of it in the safest environment possible for each of us. And …
Will this be Liverpool's lineup to face Arsenal in Saturday's Community Shield?
Liverpool and Arsenal meet at Wembley Stadium on Saturday in the traditional curtain-raiser to the Premier League season, the Community Shield.
With injuries and a very short pre-season to consider, Jürgen Klopp will have plenty of decisions to make before The Reds take to the hallowed Wembley turf.
Alisson will start in goal for Liverpool as the Brazil international enjoys this injury-free spell after suffering two separate injuries last season. Klopp's Number 1 missed 14 games due to a calf …
Arsenal vs Liverpool Community Shield Preview - it's like football has never been away...
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Why Lallana Role Could Offer Thiago Encouragement
Jurgen Klopp sprang a surprise in the pre-season of 2018/2019 by using Adam Lallana as the deepest midfielder.
Despite the fact the Reds manager hinted at it in the press, Liverpool fans had to pick their jaws off the floor when they saw Lallana -- an attacking midfielder for all his career to date -- lining up against Lyon as the deepest midfielder in a midfield three.
Many saw it as a quirk of pre-season, as Klopp mirroring Rafael Benitez …