Liverpool

Burnley 0-3 Liverpool: Observations as Reds close in on commendable salvage job

Tuesday night's undesirable scoreline at Stamford Bridge raised the prospect of goal difference proving decisive, yet that seemed like a problem for Sunday. For this fixture - a midweek trip to Burnley, whose reputation as feather-ruffling traditionalists precedes them and who were sure to be buoyed by the return of spectators - the assignment was...

Will this be Liverpool’s starting eleven to play Burnley tonight?

Liverpool play Burnley tonight in their final away game of the season. Jürgen Klopp's men are still in with a chance of a top-four finish. The Liverpool boss is certainly not spoiled for choice when it comes to picking his starting lineup for this visit to Turf Moor. The following players are out through injury...

Thiago and TAA Understanding Paves Way For Bright Future

Thiago Alcantara was sublime in Liverpool's 2-1 victory away to West Bromwich Albion last Sunday. Following on from an impressive performance in the Reds' 4-2 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford a few days previously, the Spanish international provided a creative spark and dogged defensive diligence that the away team needed in a tough...

England Exclusion Fires Trent Alexander Arnold Into Top Form

Trent Alexander Arnold's name was a notable absence from Gareth Southgate's England squad for March's international window. The 22-year-old full-back was left out of the Three Lions' picture for their World Cup qualifiers with San Marino, Albania, and Poland, with Kyle Walker, Reece James, and Kieran Trippier preferred. The decision to leave the Champions League and...

Klopp says a top-four finish would be one of “biggest achievements ever”

Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp believes a top-four finish in this season's Premier League would be one of his biggest achievements ever. Klopp is, of course, referring to the disastrous injury crisis his Liverpool squad has had to cope with since October. However, two wins in their last two games of the season will see The...

Burnley vs Liverpool – It ain’t over ’til it’s over… Reds are still dreaming big

THE DETAILS Venue – Turf Moor, Burnley Referee – Chris Kavanagh Date & Time – Wednesday, May 19th @ 20:15 Current Odds – Burnley 10/1, Draw 11/2, Liverpool 2/9 ________________________________________________________ We wanted drama and something to cheer for in these last weeks of the season. Well, Liverpool have given us that. A fantastic victory at Old Trafford last Thursday was followed...

How To Deploy The Ox

Where now for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain? When Jurgen Klopp paid the money for Ox, it was an investment in vast talent, adaptability and potentially his passport that made the move logical. Unfortunately, the player arrived with a somewhat problematic injury record, and this has not ceased during his spell as a red. The fans, for the...

Alisson dedicates incredible winning goal to his family and teammates

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker rose highest and powered home an incredible last-minute winner against West Brom on Sunday evening. The Brazil international stopper went forward for Trent Alexander-Arnold's 95th-minute corner and met the cross with his head, directing his effort past the helpless Sam Johnstone and into the corner of the West Brom net. It was...

Why Liverpool shouldn’t sign Rodrigo De Paul

Liverpool’s leading scorer from midfield this season is Gini Wijnaldum and he’s found the back of the net just twice in the Premier League.  The lack of goals from those in the middle third is the primary reason so many fans want the Reds to add an attacking midfielder to their ranks this summer. Houssem...

Thiago and Fabinho Axis Show The Way Forward For Liverpool

It has mostly been a train wreck of a season for Liverpool. Going into the season as defending champions, the Reds -- crippled by a huge injury toll -- relinquished their title without as much as a whimper and they gave a generally poor account of themselves in cup competitions, both domestically and in Europe. As...