Liverpool 2 - 1 Southampton – EFL Cup 3rd Round Postmortem
With the sting of last season’s final defeat still lingering, Liverpool set out to begin their League Cup campaign in earnest. Arne Slot rotated completely, handing chances to fringe players and youth alike, but the third-round tie against Southampton was anything but straightforward and...
Liverpool 2 - 1 Southampton - EFL Cup Man of the Match
Federico Chiesa
Liverpool FC
Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction:
Liverpool 4 - 1 Southampton
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Federico Chiesa has had to be patient since his 2024 summer move to Liverpool. In a squad brimming with attacking options, opportunities to start have been scarce and the arrival of both Alexander Isak...
Liverpool 2-1 Southampton: Reds Edge Through But Ekitike Suspension Casts Shadow
Liverpool survived a jittery night at Anfield to book their place in the Carabao Cup fourth round, but the 2-1 victory over Southampton came at a cost. Goals from Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike were enough to see the Reds through, yet a sloppy...
Liverpool’s Derby Win Highlights Bradley and Kerkez Influence
Liverpool extended their dominance over Everton with another Merseyside derby win, stretching an unbeaten record against their neighbours back to 2021. Rivalries carry their own weight, but this was a victory underpinned by tactical intelligence and standout contributions from the full-backs Connor Bradley and Milos Kerkez.
Bradley and...
Gravenberch Shines as Liverpool Edge Atletico in Champions League Thriller
The Champions League Returns to Anfield
Anfield played host to another unforgettable European night as Liverpool edged Atletico Madrid 3-2 in their opening Champions League group stage fixture. Arne Slot’s side arrived with confidence after a perfect start in domestic competition, but Diego Simeone’s men brought...
Van Dijk rises late as Anfield finds a way again
Virgil van Dijk delivered another moment for the scrapbook, climbing highest in added time to power in a superb header and give Liverpool a winning start to the Champions League. It was a goal that summed up the staples of this team under Arne Slot....
Burnley 0 - 1 Liverpool - PL Player Ratings
The Premier League’s return after the international window was always going to present a next step challenge, as the transition of a slightly altered team continued against a resolute opposition.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
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Alisson Becker - 7.0
The giant Brazilian stopper was in command...
Burnley 0-1 Liverpool: Salah Penalty Maintains Perfect Start
Burnley Resistance Pushed to the Limit
Liverpool claimed another valuable three points at Turf Moor after a stoppage-time Mohamed Salah penalty sealed a 0-1 win. Burnley set up with discipline and organisation, frustrating the champions for much of the match and limiting their usual attacking rhythm.
Despite Liverpool dominating...
Szoboszlai Credits Alexander-Arnold Exit for Liverpool’s Vital Win
Liverpool’s title ambitions were given a major lift at Anfield as Dominik Szoboszlai produced a stunning free kick to seal a crucial victory over Arsenal. The Hungarian midfielder curled home from 32 yards in the second half, breaking the deadlock in a tense clash where clear chances...
Liverpool Boss Explains Key Substitutions in Anfield Clash
Squad management in focus after league opener
Liverpool’s first competitive outing of the season offered both promise and perspective as several summer signings made their Anfield debuts. Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike – who scored the opener – all featured from the start before...
