FA Cup

Lessons Learned in the Victory Over Wolves (F.A Cup)

Everything just feels right again doesn’t it! It’s amazing what a win for the Reds can do and FA Cup replay or not, there were so many positives to take from last night it was brilliant. Most importantly with Chelsea coming up at the weekend, it gave Jurgen Klopp some food for thought and...

Wolves 0 – 1 Liverpool – FA Cup Man of the Match 

Wolves 0 - 1 Liverpool - FA Cup Man of the Match  Harvey Elliott A game that allowed him to express himself without the rigorous restraints of midfield. Playing wider and higher definitely suited him game and the only goal of the game was sensational. This young man is often maligned for failing to excel in a...

Wolves 0 – 1 Liverpool – FA Cup Player Ratings

Wolves 0 - 1 Liverpool - FA Cup Player Ratings Caoimhin Kelleher - 7.0 Recalled for this competition and enjoyed a very quiet first half. The second half was very controlled and he once more had very little to do. James Milner - 6.0 Had moments where he struggled to get back, with Wolves targeting the flanks for...

Wolves v Liverpool – The FA Cup Replay Preview 

After yet another disappointing Premier League fixture, Liverpool once again head into a game with an urgent need to improve their form. With the painful 0-3 loss to Brighton still fresh in our memories, it really does seem likely that a disappointing result will unfold, as they travel to the Molineux Stadium for their...

Our First Glimpse of Cody Gakpo

  I am still a little bit annoyed that a forward was brought in before a central midfielder, yet I still believe that will be sorted in the coming weeks. It’s probably a little premature to look too heavily into Cody Gakpo (after his first 83 minutes vs Wolves), yet right now is all about...

Liverpool 2 – 2 Wolves – The FA Cup Post-Mortem

As we approach another Premier League fixture, we can now look at the Reds as having struggled in every single competition this season. In the pre-match build up to Saturday's game there was a real sense of belief, with the manager opting for his most valuable starting eleven. That game saw Wolverhampton Wanderers arrive...

Caoimhin Kelleher: Likely The Final Act

With all focus around the January transfer window, Liverpool’s midfield issues and the potential debut of Cody Gakpo, there was one story that very few picked up on this weekend. Amidst all the questions, Jurgen Klopp confirmed that Allison would be his FA Cup keeper. Whilst not the biggest or even noteworthy headline, the...

Lesson Learned: Wolves – FA Cup

It’s just rolls from bad to worse. This wasn’t a defeat but it had all the feelings of one. Jurgen Klopp selected what he views as his strongest XI and they limped to a draw against a relegation-threatened, second string Wolves side at Anfield. A ‘fortunate’ VAR call means the reds are still in...

Liverpool 2 – 2 Wolves – FA Cup Player Ratings

Liverpool 2 - 2 Wolves - FA Cup Player Ratings Starting XI Alisson Becker - 5.0 Confirmed as the FA Cup keeper again, he’s been the reds best player so far this season. In a rare moment of uncertainty, he gave away the opening goal with a very poor pass out. Made a solid save shortly thereafter,...

Liverpool v Wolves – The FA Cup Preview

With the festive period of the Premier League now complete, the Reds can at least avert their attentions to a less pressure inducing competition. As the reigning and defending champions of the FA Cup, one may feel that this Liverpool side will do all in their power to retain their piece of silverware. Given...