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Who’s winning Liverpool’s four-way battle to partner Salah in attack?

So much recent talk has surrounded Liverpool's midfield additions this summer, not to mention the tweak in system and Trent Alexander-Arnold's role, but what about the attack? Despite Roberto Firmino departing this summer, the Reds still look well-stocked in the attacking area of the pitch, so it would be a surprise to see a new...

What Is the True Value of Each Liverpool Player…

With the frenzy and excitement of the summer transfer window just about upon us fans want their respective clubs to start splashing their millions. Certain journalists and social media personalities are buzzing around Twitter with exclusives and reports that should all be taken with a pinch of salt. I myself only take pure and...

Salah-Diaz-Gakpo: OG Front Three Version 2.0?

When the sun does formally set on Bobby Firmino’s reign as our number nine, only Mo Salah will remain at Anfield from the OG front three under Jurgen Klopp. With recent chat around Darwin Nunez’s lack of minutes and Diogo Jota’s return to form including his winner on Sunday, the talk around our forwards...

Lessons Learned: Liverpool 4 Spurs 3

Christ, that shaved a few years off all our lives eh? What looked set to be a more than comfortable afternoon at Anfield nearly turned into a day of huge frustration. Fortunately, Diogo Jota via a cushioned Pedro Porro assists had other ideas for this one as Anfield shook at the end in a...

Liverpool 4 Tottenham 3 – Player Ratings

Alisson Becker - 6.0 Our player of the season, he was always going to be vital to a positive result. Could do nothing for the opening goal, whilst making a key stop shortly thereafter. Was given little chance for the Son goal or the equalizer, but was able to make crucial moments count. Trent Alexander Arnold...

Klopp Confirms Konaté Comeback, Jota’s Fitness in Balance

Jurgen Klopp has confirmed Ibrahima Konate will return to the squad as Liverpool host Tottenham, while hopes are Diogo Jota has avoided injury. Across the last four games, Klopp has only made one change to his starting lineup, that being the omission of Konate for Wednesday’s 2-1 win at West Ham. The Frenchman was left out...

Lessons Learned from Liverpool’s victory against Nottingham Forest

It wasn’t the prettiest by any means and the overriding feeling at the final whistle was a sense of relief more than anything else. If Liverpool fans don’t see a long throw-in again until next season it’ll be too soon, but as we’re at the business end a win was all that mattered. The...

Klopp Plays Down Liverpool’s Champions League Hopes Despite Win Over Forest

Liverpool have "nothing to do" with the Champions League race, manager Jurgen Klopp insisted after the Reds narrowed the gap to six points with a win over Nottingham Forest. The Reds came out on top in a rollercoaster 3-2 victory where all five goals came after the break. It was Liverpool's second Premier League win in...

Liverpool 3 Nottingham Forest 2 | Man of the Match

 Diogo Jota I was writing just a few days ago about how this could be the last season of our once-prolific Portuguese forward. With some truly horrendous displays and having shown little ability to play the game, it was not until the game against Leeds that we were reminded just how vital he can be. Today,...

Diogo Jota – When You Can’t Be Good, Be Lucky

Diogo Jota lost something when Liverpool won 6-1 against Leeds United on Monday, though what he retained and gained at Elland Road could prove to be far more important. The most obvious thing he lost was the ball. A lot. The 26-year-old turned over possession (through mis-controls and unsuccessful touches) on five occasions when the...