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Joel Matip Can Stay | On Consistency and Squad Depth in the Premier League

During Wednesday’s 5-0 victory against Watford, there was a moment that could’ve easily changed the course of the match for Liverpool had Joel Matip not stepped in front of Troy Deeney at the last moment Simple, yet effective A Gerard Deulofeu low cross whipped in towards the penalty spot meant Liverpool’s goalkeeper Alisson needed a saviour,...

Divock Origi: Does He Have a Liverpool Future?

He's had a bit of a tough time of things over the last two seasons has Divock Origi. After enjoying a relatively successful start to his Liverpool career under Brendan Rodgers and then perhaps the best time in a Liverpool shirt at the start of Jürgen Klopp's reign saw him being touted as one for...

Alisson: A Man For The Moment

Football is a game defined by moments. There can be several, such as Gini Wijnaldum’s thunderous chip against Bournemouth, later followed up by a wonderfully worked team move, or there can be just one. A singular strike, a fortuitous deflection, a last-gasp penalty. Moments that define games. Alisson’s save to deny Jesse Lingard on Sunday was...

Liverpool vs Everton Preview – Potential Key Battles

Liverpool travel the vast distance to Goodison Park on Sunday for another hotly anticipated Merseyside Derby. The stakes are showing no signs of letting up for the Reds, but have drawn five of their last six trips to their rivals – with Sadio Mané’s late show the only time the Reds have won there...

Fabinho is the Firefighter of Liverpool

Liverpool Echo has analyzed the progress of the Brazilian midfielder of Liverpool FC. In summer, it was fashionable to sign “defensive midfielders” among the top clubs. Chelsea bought Jorginho, Manchester United bought Fred, and Arsenal invited their money into Lucas Torreira. All three made their debut in the first round of the championship. Liverpool's newcomer Fabinho...

Why Perspective is Pivotal after Manchester United Draw

Chris Bascombe, revered journalist at The Times, summed the hysteria around Liverpool's drab 0-0 draw with Manchester United up perfectly on Monday morning when he said: "So after losing 1-1 at The Emirates earlier this season, it was a 0-0 defeat at Old Trafford? In the words of Catherine Tate's Gran... "What a load of...

Observations as Liverpool draw at Old Trafford

Tipped to be a huge game in Liverpool's title challenge, there was plenty of expectation and anticipation at Old Trafford. United, who have experienced somewhat of a resurgence under Ole continue to work for a top-four finish while Jurgen Klopp's team knew a win would see them make a statement to Manchester City. Unfortunately,...

Fabinho’s Versatility Embodies His Growing Influence At Anfield

As Liverpool embarked on the first-leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie, there were staunch questions surrounding the weakened defence. The Reds have suffered somewhat of an injury crisis in recent weeks – Dejan Lovren picked up a hamstring strain in the opening stages of the cup against Wolves and has only played...

Victory at Old Trafford More Significant Than 2009?

Liverpool's 4-1 win at Man United in 2009 remains my favourite-ever away win by the Reds, in any competition. Having started supporting Liverpool in 1994, it took until December 2000 to even see them prevail at Old Trafford, as Danny Murphy scored the only goal. He went on to do that twice more in the next...

Liverpool vs Man United Preview – Potential Key Battles

Liverpool face Manchester United at Old Trafford. To be honest, no other context should be needed to demonstrate the sheer weight of this fixture, as it’s probably the biggest fixture in the history of English football and remains arguably the biggest fixture on the calendar. But in case more emphasis was needed on this game,...