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Oxlade-Chamberlain vs. Palace: To Start or Not to Start?

What did you learn from the international break? Very little, right? The absence of domestic football left a gaping void, forcing us to actually do other things with our lives and perhaps even contemplate watching England play. If there's one thing that the last week or so has taught us, it's that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain remains a...

Alexander Arnold The Hidden Midfielder In Plain Sight

The question of whether Trent Alexander Arnold will transition from a right back to a midfielder is often asked in footballing circle. Such is the 21 year old's unique skill-set, it is felt by many that he is wasted at full back. His talents, it is said, would be better suited to a more central...

Liverpool’s Lallana Experiment Sets Positive Precedent

Jurgen Klopp raised a few eyebrows with his team selection for Liverpool's recent Premier League victory away to Aston Villa. With Fabinho walking a suspension tightrope ahead of this coming weekend's top of the table clash with Manchester  City, the Brazilian sat the game out. In his stead, most assumed that Jordan Henderson -- who played...

Sticking to the gameplan is vital, especially when losing, according to Van Dijk

Liverpool completed another heroic comeback victory against a battling Aston Villa side in Birmingham on Saturday afternoon. Virgil van Dijk insists composure and sticking to the gameplan is what helps in such situations. Speaking to the Liverpool Echo, Liverpool's Dutch number 4 said there was much to improve on from the Villa performance but The...

Late Goal Loving Liverpool Win It Late Again

Two late goals from Andy Robertson and Sadio Mane kept Liverpool's six point lead at the top of the Premier League table intact with a 2-1 win away to Aston Villa. The table toppers had trailed to a Trezeguet goal, but once again rescued the deserved three points late on in a display of patience...

Predicting Liverpool’s lineup for Villa Park clash on Saturday

Liverpool return to Premier League action this Saturday with a tricky trip to play Dean Smith's Aston Villa side at Villa Park. We've had a look at The Reds' possible starting lineup. Jurgen Klopp rested all of The Reds' regular starters for Wednesday night's incredible 5-5 Carabao Cup draw with Arsenal at Anfield. Liverpool have three...

Aston Villa Vs Liverpool Preview – Dean Smith’s Villa to pose another headache for Klopp

THE DETAILS Venue – Villa Park, Birmingham Referee – Jonathan Moss Date & Time – Saturday, November 2nd @ 15:00 Current Odds – Aston Villa 8/1, Draw 4/1, Liverpool 33/100 ________________________________________________________ Newly-promoted Aston Villa will be a very tough proposition for Liverpool at Villa Park this weekend. As Liverpool fans, we're growing so used to winning in the league now we're...

Aston Villa keeping tabs on Liverpool’s Ryan Kent

Aston Villa will reportedly make Liverpool star Ryan Kent a transfer target this summer as the club prepare for a Premier League return. Dean Smith's side saw off Derby County in the Championship playoff final at Wembley on Monday, securing a return to the top flight. In turn, Villa will now start planning for life in...

Should Milner Be Left Back On The Bench?

Hey, you! Yes, you - the person refreshing their Twitter feed incessantly with a daft grin plastered all over their face. Now, I realise you're all excited by the apparently imminent arrival of Virgil Van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, but weren't you the one that was having a good old moan a couple of...

A Liverpool Problem, Not a Klopp Problem

A lot has been said recently with regards to Liverpool’s latest slump in form, that saw the Reds lose three home games in a row, go from the red arrows to paper planes and relinquish their chance in two very good cup competitions. Probably for the first time in his tenure, fans are (and rightly so)...