Liverpool FC Stats

Should Liverpool keep Daniel Sturridge?

The striker’s contract is due to expire in the summer. Many fans are divided on whether to offer Daniel Sturridge a new contract or let him go for free. So, what shall it be? The England international has been at Liverpool for six years this month since January 2013. Yes, he has been injury prone, but...

Scintillating Liverpool Are Sending Out A Statement

Well, that was something, wasn’t it? Liverpool clearly enjoy playing Arsenal, as Bobby Firmino turned the heat up to eleven, ably supported by Salah and Mané as ever, with Gini Wijnaldum – another player who always turns up to play Arsenal – dominating the midfield, as well as typically great performances from the likes...

Key Stats As Bobby Firmino Outguns the Gunners

Wow. Liverpool turned in a scintillating performance to surge nine points clear at the top of the Premier League ahead of Man City’s trip to Southampton. But what were the key stats from an incredible 5-1 win over Arsenal at Anfield? Bobby Dazzler – A Tale of Two Strikers The difference between Roberto Firmino and joint...

Front Runners: Can Klopps Men Cope With The Pressure?

As Ricardo Pereira’s ridiculous rocket-strike flew spectacularly past the right hand of the flailing Ederson, Liverpool Football Club found itself seven points clear of Manchester City last Wednesday evening. Christmas had come early, and late, for the Kop. The Abu Dhabi-backed current English champions suffered a double blow as Jurgen Klopp’s band of Gegenpressing men extended...

Xherdan Shaqiri – Is His Form Sustainable?

Xherdan Shaqiri has been somewhat of a hit amongst Liverpool fans, and it’s easy to see why. His two goals off the bench against Manchester United earned him a spot in LFC folklore and earned a player who has consistently received plaudits, well... even more, plaudits. Shaqiri has very much been an impact player for...

Why Liverpool Fans Are Underrating Mo Salah

I happened to glance upon a Twitter poll last week asking who Liverpool’s best signing had been during Jurgen Klopp's tenure. I answered with my gut feeling, and along with approximately 60 per cent of the voters, opted for Virgil van Dijk, who led the way comfortably. I saw Mo Salah’s name loud and clear in...

A Look at Football Through a Basketball Shaped Lens

Data analytics have come forth in leaps and bounds over the last decade or so, as football clubs around the world seek to gain an advantage in securing titles, promotion and everything in between. Even ‘Big’ Sam Allardyce employed a team of data analysts during his tenure at Bolton Wanderers as a part of...

It’s A Two Horse Title Race, Get Used To It

As the full-time whistle blew on Manchester City's first league defeat of the season on Saturday evening, it wasn't just Chelsea fans celebrating. Liverpool fans knew that a Chelsea win would leave the Reds out clear at the top of the Premier League for a week at least, N'Golo Kante and David Luiz providing the...

Naby Keita Offers A Glimpse Into Liverpool’s Future

It has felt like a long wait to see Naby Keita truly announce himself as a Liverpool player, but he’s gone and done it in emphatic fashion. After waiting a year for him to even join the Reds, and then having to sit and endure several months of iffy form and injuries, here he is! At...

Key Stats From Divock Origi’s Comeback Tour

Liverpool’s forgotten man Divock Origi was the hero as Liverpool secured a late, dramatic, and frantic 1-0 win over Merseyside rivals Everton to keep the pressure on Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. But what were the key stats from a huge result at Anfield? Can You Smell What Divock Is Cooking? Divock...