Key stats as Liverpool put Palace to the sword
Liverpool equalled their best win of the season and moved within one result of the Premier League title with a crushing 4-0 win over Crystal Palace at an empty Anfield. But what are the key stats from the best Liverpool performance in months?
The Fab Factor
This was some performance from Fabinho, who absolutely bossed the midfield, leading the way for this Liverpool win. His magnificent pass set away Salah for the game’s second goal, and his absolute worldie of …
Klopp's reaction after Liverpool beat Crystal Palace comfortably at Anfield
Liverpool moved three points closer to the club's 19th league title success with a one-sided 4-0 win over Crystal Palace at Anfield on Wednesday night.
Jürgen Klopp couldn't speak highly enough about the performance, claiming he "loved it". Goals from Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah, Fabinho and Sadio Mané gave The Reds a very comfortable victory.
That win means Liverpool will be crowned champions if Manchester City fail to win at Chelsea tonight.
Speaking at his post-match press conference, Klopp did …
Title within reach as Reds rip Palace
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Liverpool's likely lineup against Crystal Palace tonight at Anfield
Liverpool will look to move three points closer to league title number 19 when they meet Crystal Palace at Anfield tonight. We've had a look at the possible starting lineup for The Reds.
Jürgen Klopp's men drew 0-0 at Everton on Sunday evening, moving them one point closer to securing the championship. Tonight's game gives Liverpool the chance to add three more points to their tally. However, Roy Hodgson's Eagles are on a run of four consecutive league victories so …
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Preview - Klopp's Reds look to move three points closer to title
THE DETAILS
Venue – Anfield, Liverpool
Referee – Martin Atkinson
Date & Time – Wednesday, June 24th @ 20:15
Current Odds – Liverpool 2/9, Draw 11/2, Crystal Palace 12/1
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It looks like it's going to take a little bit longer than expected, doesn't it? Teams are short on match fitness and, with the lack of a crowd, there doesn't seem to be much to get the adrenaline really pumping on the pitch. Manchester City seem to be flying now …
Crystal Palace 1-2 Liverpool: A Tactical Breakdown
It’s another win for Jürgen Klopp’s seemingly unstoppable behemoth. Despite Mohamed Salah only fit enough to start from the bench, Liverpool managed to secure another three points, taking their total to 37 points, from a possible 39.
The old adage about winning when not playing well has certainly seemed relevant to Liverpool since the start of the season, but Liverpool are close to riding out their luck. Despite winning 12 of their opening 13 league fixtures, Liverpool have been underwhelming …
Predicting Liverpool's lineup for Selhurst Park trip this weekend
Liverpool travel to face Roy Hodgson's Crystal Palace side this Saturday at Selhurst Park. We've had a look at what might be Jurgen Klopp's starting eleven for the game.
Alisson Becker returned from international duty with Brazil unscathed so he will start in goals for Klopp's side on Saturday.
With Joel Matip still out injured and Andrew Robertson reported to have a swollen ankle, the back four looks likely to be Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dejan Lovren, Virgil van Dijk and James …
Crystal Palace Vs Liverpool Preview - Reds look for 5th straight league win at Selhurst Park
THE DETAILS
Venue – Selhurst Park, London
Referee – Kevin Friend
Date & Time – Saturday, November 23rd @ 15:00
Current Odds – Crystal Palace 6/1, Draw 7/2, Liverpool 2/5
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While Selhurst Park has been a happy hunting ground in the last couple of years for Liverpool, fans only need to think back as far as 2014 to remember how dreams can be ruined in South London. Don't take anything for granted until the points have been well-and-truly won.
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Winning Mentality Comes To The Fore At Fulham
Is it possible to love and hate a football team at the same time?
It was easy to feel that way on Sunday, as Liverpool did their best to throw away valuable points at Fulham, in what would have been their most disappointing result of the season.
Confidence was flowing as the Reds arrived in west London, with the 3-1 win at Bayern Munich showcasing their brilliance under Jurgen Klopp.
A trip to a 19th-place struggling outfit in the spring …
100 Years of Bob Paisley and the Danger of Comparisons
Before the home win at Crystal Palace—a game which saw Red hearts beat all the faster for the first time in a while—the ground paid tribute to Bob Paisley, who was born 100 years ago this week. At half-time, Anfield witnessed a cavalcade of his best players such as Kenny Dalglish, Graeme Souness, Jimmy Case, Phil Neal and, greatest of all, Ian Callaghan, come on to the pitch to rightly praise the soft-spoken Geordie.
I’ve no doubt that such a …