Late drama cannot disguise familiar flaws
Liverpool’s last-gasp equaliser at Newcastle United provided a moment of exhilaration, but it could not conceal the problem staring Andoni Iraola in the face.
Dominik Szoboszlai’s late penalty secured a 2-2 draw at St James’ Park, allowing the travelling supporters to celebrate as they descended from the away end. Once...
David Lynch Reacts to Liverpool's 2-2 Draw With Newcastle United
Liverpool opened their Premier League campaign with a dramatic 2-2 draw away at Newcastle United, Dominik Szoboszlai’s penalty in the 99th minute ensuring Andoni Iraola avoided defeat in his first league match in charge.
Speaking in his post-match reaction, David Lynch picked through a game he...
Newcastle 2–2 Liverpool: Man of the Match
VÃctor Muñoz
Sometimes a Man of the Match award is about celebrating an outstanding individual performance.
Sometimes it is about recognising the one player who provided the spark that almost everyone else around him lacked.
At St James’ Park, VÃctor Muñoz falls into the second category.
The young Spanish winger entered the...
Newcastle 2-2 Liverpool - Premier League Player Ratings
The Premier League return saw the historical rivals meet on a day when Kevin Keegan was rapturously remembered.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
Alisson Becker - 5.0
The giant Brazilian stopper was caught too close to his near post as the opening goal flew across him to...
Stefan Bajcetic to Celta Vigo: Liverpool Exit Nears as Contract Termination Talks Advance
Liverpool’s summer reshaping of the midfield may not be over. Following the confirmed sale of Curtis Jones to Inter Milan for a fee that could rise to £30 million, attention is now turning to Stefan Bajcetic, with Faro de Vigo reporting that...
Adam Wharton Staying at Crystal Palace Leaves Liverpool With Midfield Questions to Answer
Liverpool’s midfield planning looks to have taken another clear turn, with Adam Wharton expected to remain at Crystal Palace for the season ahead. The England international had been admired by leading Premier League clubs, including Liverpool and Manchester City, but Palace’s position...
James McConnell Stays as Liverpool Halt Preston Loan and Back Andoni Iraola Plan
Liverpool have made a clear call on James McConnell, and it matters more than it might first appear. A loan to Preston North End was lined up, a deal was in place, regular football had effectively been mapped out, and then the...
Curtis Jones nears Inter Milan move as Liverpool place faith in McConnell
Curtis Jones appears to be approaching the end of a Liverpool journey that began when he joined the club’s academy at the age of nine.
Inter Milan are reportedly close to completing a deal for the England international, who is entering the final season...
Curtis Jones to Inter Milan: Why Liverpool Have Moved to Sanction £30m Exit
Liverpool are moving towards the departure of Curtis Jones, with Inter Milan pushing to complete a £30m deal before the transfer window closes. The situation has developed quickly, although there remains some variation in the reporting over how advanced the agreement is....
Alexis Mac Allister Faces Major Question Over Andoni Iraola Liverpool Role
Alexis Mac Allister looks set to remain at Liverpool this season, but serious questions have been raised over how comfortably he fits into Andoni Iraola’s midfield.
Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, journalist David Lynch expressed significant concerns about Mac Allister’s...
