Steven Gerrard's Extension at Al Ettifaq: A Strategic Move?
Gerrard's New Chapter in Saudi Arabia
In a recent report by David Ornstein for The Athletic, it was revealed that Steven Gerrard has agreed to a two-year contract extension as head coach of Al Ettifaq. This deal will keep the former Liverpool player and Premier League manager...
Premier League Showdown: Liverpool's Path to Glory Amidst Intense Rivalry
In the pulsating world of the Premier League, the race for the title intensifies with each passing match-day. Liverpool, with their sights firmly set on the crown, face a crucial phase in their campaign. The looming fixtures beckon as significant milestones in their quest for...
Rising Star: Crysencio Summerville’s Premier League Prospects
Summerville’s Stellar Season: A Statistical Overview
The buzz around Leeds United’s Crysencio Summerville is impossible to ignore, especially after his remarkable performance in the Championship this season. With an impressive tally of 12 goals and six assists in just 23 matches, Summerville has undeniably become one of the hottest...
December’s Barclays Manager of the Month: Who Stands Out?
As the Premier League’s festive fixtures have wrapped up, the spotlight shines on the Barclays Manager of the Month nominees for December 2023. Among the contenders, Jurgen Klopp emerges as a standout figure, but let’s not overlook the achievements of Unai Emery, Andoni Iraola, and David...
Liverpool 0 - 0 Manchester United - PL Man of the Match: Virgil van Dijk
Despite the supporters' pre-match desire to see Liverpool dismantle Manchester United, an inevitably painful result was finally delivered, one which left the Reds languishing in second place in the Premier League. Both Arsenal and Aston Villa won their Sunday encounters,...
Premier League Title Chase: Liverpool's Resilience Lauded by Former Star
Liverpool's remarkable ascent to the top of the Premier League standings after 16 games has been a narrative of grit and last-gasp heroics. The team's ability to clinch victories in the dying moments against teams like Crystal Palace, Fulham, Wolves, and Newcastle, has not only...
Klopp Surpasses Ferguson's Late-Goal Feat in Premier League
Liverpool's tactician, Jurgen Klopp, has remarkably outdone Sir Alex Ferguson's record for late winning goals in the Premier League. This achievement was sealed following Liverpool's thrilling 2-1 triumph over Crystal Palace. The result propelled Liverpool to the top of the Premier League standings, a position they firmly...
Assessing Liverpool's Upcoming Clash with New CB Insights
In their latest podcast, Dave Hendrick and Karl Matchett from Anfield Index provided key insights into Liverpool's upcoming game against Crystal Palace. Hendrick began by reflecting on Liverpool's recent performance against Sheffield United, highlighting their controlled dominance and full-deserved win. Matchett agreed, noting Liverpool's occasional sloppiness but...
Analysing Unai Emery's Impact on Aston Villa and Archie Gray’s Talent
Unai Emery, known for his distinct style of play, has significantly influenced Aston Villa's Premier League performance. Dave Hendrick and Karl Matchett, during their discussion on Anfield Index, highlighted Emery's approach, emphasising his consistent style across different leagues. This consistency, while effective, often leads...
VAR and Refereeing Woes
The most boring thing about football is VAR. The second most boring thing is moaning about refereeing. Me, I’ve no sympathy. Some of us told you VAR would be a car crash.
My view on being denied stoppage-time equalisers? Don’t go two down to Toulouse. The starting XI was good enough to...