FA Cup

Is Jurgen Klopp the Enemy of the Football League? Or it’s Defender?

Whether you’re a Liverpool supporter or not, you’ll almost certainly have an opinion on Jurgen Klopp’s comments after (some) of his world champions drew 2-2 against a battling Shrewsbury at New Meadow Stadium. The main talking point from the game was the upcoming replay the Shrews had just valiantly earned themselves in fighting from...

Liverpool’s goalkeeper couldn’t hide his disappointment after Shrewsbury Town draw

Liverpool's Adrian cut a dejected figure after his team surrendered a two-goal lead in the second half of Sunday's FA Cup fourth-round tie at Shrewsbury Town. Shrewsbury's second-half substitute Jason Cummings scored twice in ten minutes to draw the game level. Curtis Jones scored The Reds' opener in the first half and a Donald Love...

Is this how Liverpool will line out against Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup on Sunday?

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool play Shrewsbury Town this Sunday evening in the FA Cup. The Reds are likely to field a much younger starting eleven and we've had a look at who might make the cut. Liverpool beat local rivals Everton 1-0 at Anfield in the 3rd round after Klopp selected a mixture of experienced fringe...

Shrewsbury Town Vs Liverpool FA Cup Preview – Can fringe players and youngsters keep Reds on FA Cup trail?

The Details Venue - Montgomery Waters Meadow, Shrewsbury Referee - Andre Marriner Date & Time - Sunday, January 26th @ 17:00 Current Odds - Shrewsbury 6/1, Draw 4/1, Liverpool 2/5 _________________________________________________________________ Jurgen Klopp's mighty Reds disposed of Merseyside rivals Everton in the last round. Now, Liverpool's youngsters have a chance of progressing to the last sixteen of the oldest cup...

Liverpool’s Shrewsbury Assignment Ideal Preparation For Minamino

Liverpool's reward for defeating Everton in the last round of the F.A. Cup is a trip away to Shrewsbury Town on January 26th. The League One side qualified for their fourth round glamour tie against the European champions after defeating Championship Bristol City 1-0 this past midweek in a replay; the initial tie finished 1-1...

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...