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World-class Gomez showing why fan patience is priceless

Liverpool's 1-0 win over Everton in the FA Cup has to go down one of the most memorable Merseyside derbies of all time. It may not have been the Premier League, which clearly takes precedence this season, but the nature of the victory was a mixture of hilarious and commendable. For such an inexperienced Liverpool side...

Liverpool defender basks in best moment of his young career-to-date

Liverpool youngster Nat Phillips was delighted with the "great team performance" Jurgen Klopp's Reds put in to overcome Everton in the FA Cup third round. Phillips spent the first half of the season on loan in Germany with VfB Stuttgart. He made seven starts in Bundesliga II but was then recalled to Anfield at the...

Takumi Minamino – Analysis of Debut

When Liverpool announced the signing of Takumi Minamino from RB Salzburg many fans were wondering what position he would play. Is he a centre midfielder? A number 10? A versatile attacker? Yesterday's game should put some of those questions to rest as Klopp deployed Minamino as the false nine, the Roberto Firmino role. Despite his...

Jurgen Klopp delights in Minamino debut after derby win

Jurgen Klopp was delighted with the "super" debut of Takumi Minamino as Liverpool's second-string lineup beat Everton 1-0 at Anfield in the FA Cup. Minamino made his first appearance for The Reds having joined last week from Red Bull Salzburg. The Japan international played in the middle of the front three and Klopp was delighted...

Liverpool 1-0 Everton: Observations as Jones piles misery on Blues

Every victory over Everton is immensely satisfying, but this was particularly memorable. For once, Liverpool were underdogs, but with the burden of pressure instead falling upon Blue shoulders, they buckled, and Curtis Jones made them pay in dazzling style. Rarely has football seen a hoodoo on the scale of the Toffees at Anfield. More than...

Liverpool 1-0 Everton: Who Was Boy of the Match?

Even against a Liverpool team with an average age of 8 years old, Everton still could not find a way to win at Anfield. That old Shankly quote about the Liverpool reserves being the second best team on Merseyside has never been more relevant than it is today. The Reds move into the 4th...

Liverpool Vs Everton FA Cup Preview – Klopp’s young Reds tasked with tough assignment

The Details Venue - Anfield, Liverpool Referee - Jonathan Moss Date & Time - Sunday, January 5th @ 16:01 Current Odds - Liverpool 17/20, Draw 29/10, Everton 29/10 _________________________________________________________________ The romance of the cup, eh? While I would love to see us win it in May, Jurgen Klopp and his team currently have far bigger fish to fry in the...

Klopp gave a worrying injury update regarding Naby Keita

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool's Naby Keita will also miss Sunday's FA Cup tie against Everton after the midfielder was injured in the pre-match warmup before Thursday's 2-0 win over Sheffield United. Keita was set to start in midfield against The Blades, however, he picked up what seems to be a groin injury in the pre-game...

What if… Liverpool hadn’t signed Divock Origi?

‘It’s Saturday night and I like the way you move, Divock Origi,’ chants the Kop as the loveable Belgian forward comes on the 84th minute for Roberto Firmino in a last-ditch attempt to get one up on local rivals Everton yet again. Less than 10 minutes later, Origi had scored one of the most bizarre...

Variety Is The Spice Of Life For Freescoring Liverpool.

Finally, after what felt like an interminable series of 2-1 victories, Liverpool have begun winning games by scoreline's that don't look like Azealia Banks songs. The 5-2 Merseyside Derby victory over Everton was followed by a 3-0 win away to Bournemouth as the Reds began to hit their attacking straps for what felt like the...