Liverpool’s Conundrum with South American Contingent
The narrative surrounding Liverpool ahead of the 243rd Merseyside derby was fraught with concern, focusing primarily on the availability of their South American players. As Paul Gorst of The Liverpool Echo expertly highlights, managing the safe and timely return of players like Darwin Nunez, Alexis Mac Allister, and Luis...
Mike Dean Verdict on Konaté's Escape from Red Card Incident
In the wake of Liverpool's latest triumph over Everton, a 2-0 result that further solidified their high-flying campaign, the spotlight veered away from the usual celebratory tones, focusing instead on a contentious moment involving Ibrahima Konaté. The incident, which many believed warranted a red card,...
Salah Not At Best But Still Special
When it’s a derby match and bragging rights are at stake, there’s only one thing that ever matters. It wasn’t the prettiest, but Liverpool took all three points in a game where for once, it was the opposition playing with ten men for the majority of the game....
Tight Merseyside Derby Sees Salah Shine
Harvey Elliott is the young Englishman that returned from a brilliant international stint, where he played superbly for his under-21 side. His homecoming saw him take a place on the Anfield substitutes bench, yet it was his second half cameo which was most talked about. I mention him first,...
Post Match RAW: Mo Blues For Everton
On the latest RAW, Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Jim Boardman pick the bones out of Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Everton. Performances are assessed and key moments analysed over a 90 minute show that included discussion on:
Everton's underachieving squad
The mixed outing of Kostas Tsimikas
"man of...
A Stroke of Luck or Judgement Call? Konate's Merseyside Reprieve
In a season beset by refereeing controversies that have seen Liverpool at times theatrically disadvantaged, the latest Merseyside derby presented an intriguing role reversal. The Reds, usually critical of officialdom, found themselves potential beneficiaries of a contentious decision during their 2-0 victory against Everton at...
Salah's Merseyside Masterclass
The latest Merseyside derby saw Liverpool reign supreme over a 10-man Everton, courtesy of Mohamed Salah's influential second-half brace. The clash epitomised more than just local bragging rights, as Liverpool ascended to the Premier League summit, further solidifying their status among the title contenders. Salah's pivotal role in the Reds' triumph, marking...
Osimhen: From Napoli Legend to Anfield?
Over the past season, Victor Osimhen has etched his name into the annals of Napoli's rich football history. His pivotal role in delivering Napoli's first Scudetto in over three decades has ensured he's become nothing short of iconic in Naples. Yet, amidst the laurels and plaudits, clouds of uncertainty...
Virgil van Dijk Reflects on Merseyside Derby Importance
Virgil van Dijk's journey with the Reds commenced with a memorable fixture against Everton. It was an FA Cup tie at Anfield in January 2018, where he netted the match-winning goal in the closing minutes. This was just the start of numerous Merseyside derbies for the skilled...
The Merseyside Showdown Awaits
The Premier League offers another thrilling chapter in the long-standing rivalry between Liverpool and Everton. The Reds are keen to shift gears and rediscover their form after their recent stumble. On the other side, Everton are trying to steer clear from the bottom and add more wins to their tally. With...
