Fabinho Masterclass Completes Magical 12 Months
November 3rd, 2018. Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool.
The Reds have just earned a credible draw away to the Gunners, admittedly failing to hold onto a lead but also outlining their Premier League title credentials.
On an evening when a number of Liverpool players shone at the Emirates, in particular Virgil van Dijk, much of the post-match talk surrounded Fabinho.
Experiencing his gelling-in period at Anfield, the Brazilian was well off the pace throughout, lacking dynamism and influence at the base of …
Klopp discusses Naby Keita injury in aftermath of Carabao Cup clash with Arsenal
Liverpool progressed to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup after an incredible night of football at Anfield. However, the only negative could be another injury for midfielder Naby Keita.
The League Cup last-sixteen encounter ended in an amazing 5-5 draw with Liverpool then going on to win 5-4 on penalties.
Naby Keita was taken off after 55 minutes of the game when it looked like he had suffered another injury after falling.
Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com after the match, Klopp said:
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Predicting Liverpool's starting lineup for Arsenal clash at Anfield
Liverpool face Arsenal at Anfield tonight in the last-sixteen of this season's Carabao Cup. We've had a look at Jurgen Klopp's possible starting eleven for the fixture.
Assistant Manager Pepijn Lijnders confirmed to Liverpoolfc.com that Irish goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher would keep his place in the starting lineup for the League Cup fixtures.
Lijnders also said that Xherdan Shaqiri won't be fit and available again until after the upcoming international break.
Joel Matip, as reported during the week, is out for …
League Cup To Provide Liverpool Squad Players Big Chances
Let's face it, as fans priorities go the League Cup -- especially for a club like Liverpool -- is at the bottom of the pile.
Ask any Reds supporter what they'd most like to win, the consensus, among 99% of those asked, would be the Premier League. Then, after the Champions League, the F.A. Cup and the Club World Cup, you'll find the *insert sponsor name* Cup.
However, as the season enters a key phase for the European Champions you …
Liverpool's Curtis Jones turns attention to League Cup chance on Wednesday
Liverpool youngster Curtis Jones is confident of turning in another top performance when Arsenal visit Anfield in the Carabao Cup this week.
Still three months shy of his 19th birthday, Jones is hoping to make his Anfield debut for the Liverpool first team. The young wide forward managed to pick up the man of the match award for his performance in The Reds' 2-0 win at MK Dons in the previous round of the League Cup.
Great to …
Liverpool Vs Arsenal Preview - Gunners to provide stern test in last 16 of Carabao Cup
The Details
Venue - Anfield, Liverpool
Referee - Andre Marriner
Date & Time - Wednesday, October 30th @ 19:30
Current Odds - Liverpool 4/5, Draw 14/5, Arsenal 16/5
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Wednesday night sees Liverpool return to Carabao Cup action against Unai Emery's Arsenal team at Anfield.
The Reds have won the League Cup a record 8 times. Yet, in the last two seasons, Jurgen Klopp's men fell at the first hurdle on both occasions.
Klopp did almost win the League Cup …
Why Firmino Makes it all Work
As the dust settled on a convincing victory at one of Liverpool’s most precarious hunting grounds, and a spat between Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané proliferated the post-match headlines, it was one cheeky smile and movement of the eyes that set everybody at ease.
Indeed, it was also the arm of Roberto Firmino around Sadio Mané, as the latter continued his remonstrations with his manager regarding his partner in crime’s noticeable hunger for a goal, that showed Liverpool fans what …
Joel Matip: The best partner for Virgil Van Dijk
We're four years into Joel Matip's Liverpool career and only now are we getting to see him finally fulfil his potential.
He arrived during the summer of 2016 and immediately had fans on his side purely by not being Martin Skrtel. For years prior, the Slovakian had been one of the mainstays in a leaky backline for the Reds.
Matip was not just seen as an upgrade but as a better fit in general. His first thought wasn't to retreat …
Joel Matip talks about Arsenal win and looks ahead to Burnley game
Liverpool defender Joel Matip feels his team will be ready to push for the three points at Burnley after having a full week of preparation following the win over Arsenal.
Matip scored a late first-half header to give Liverpool a vital lead going into the break against Arsenal. Two Mohamed Salah goals sealed the 3-1 win for The Reds in the second half.
Now, Liverpool enjoys another full week's preparation ahead of Saturday evening's trip to Turf Moor where Jurgen …
Liverpool Press Makes Spanish Whine
Liverpool retained top spot with a dominant 3-1 victory over Arsenal at Anfield last Saturday.
Goals from Joel Matip and a Mohamed Salah brace were enough to wrap up the three points for the Reds, despite Lucas Torreira pulling a goal back for the Gunners in the 83rd minute.
A prominent feature of the victory was the efficient, choreographed and intense pressing of Jurgen Klopp's team.
One player, in particular, who felt the full brunt of the European Champions claustrophobia-inducing …