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Can Klopp’s Back Three Survive Without Wingbacks?

Harry Maguire is a player that Manchester United happily paid a world record fee for (in 2018), in order to secure his move from Leicester City, some four years ago. They thought they were buying the English version of Virgil van Dijk, as someone who would help lead them back to the glory days...

Opinion: United’s Misery Echoes Our Own Dark Days Pre-Klopp

After tuning in and watching from my sofa as Liverpool were on the wrong side of a 3-0 thumping at Anfield, I remember the feeling crashing over me: "We're not a big club anymore." The date was 29 August 2015, and it was the first time that thought had ever crossed my mind. Here we were,...

Jurgen Klopp’s tactical masterclass against Manchester United

It’s been described by parts of the Manchester United media as an Ole Gunnar Solskjær masterclass. The Red Devils took to the Old Trafford pitch for the match against Liverpool with one purpose. It wasn’t to win, it was simply not to lose. It’s been a common theme over recent seasons with the power shift...

Liverpool 1-1 Leicester City: What went wrong?

An opportunity missed or an effective free hit? Liverpool fans have been left with mixed emotions after watching their side struggle to a draw against Leicester yet extend their lead over Manchester City in the process. The Reds had looked on course to breeze to a seven-point margin after Sadio Mane curled them in front in...

Liverpool v Leicester City Preview – Klopp to outfox Puel’s men at Anfield

The Details Venue - Anfield, Liverpool Referee - Martin Atkinson Date & Time - Wednesday, January 30th @ 20:00 Current Odds - Liverpool 9/50, Draw 6/1, Leicester 12/1 Form Liverpool Form Liverpool seem to have overcome the minor blip they suffered in early January with defeat at Manchester City being followed up by an early exit from the FA Cup at Wolves. Since then, The Reds...

Leicester City v Liverpool Preview – Tough Trip to King Power Stadium

The Details Venue - King Power Stadium, Leicester Referee - Paul Tierney Date & Time - Saturday, September 1st @ 12:30 Current Odds - Leicester 11/2, Draw 7/2, Liverpool 4/9 Form Leicester Form Claude Puel's men have made a steady start to their campaign. They were unfortunate to come away from Old Trafford with nothing on the opening night of the Premier League season. Since...

Liverpool v Leicester City Preview – The First of Two Tough Games in a Row for Klopp’s Men

The Details Venue - Anfield, Liverpool Referee - Neil Swarbrick Date & Time - Saturday, December 30th @ 15:00 GMT Current Odds - Liverpool 2/7, Draw 9/2, Leicester 17/2 Form Liverpool Form Liverpool got back to winning ways against Swansea on Boxing Day. A comfortable first-half performance was improved upon after the break when the Reds extended their one-goal lead to run out 5-0 victors...

Leicester City 2 – 3 Liverpool: Back to Winning Ways

The Details Date: 23/9/17 Venue: King Power Stadium, Leicester Background As a result of those strange fixture anomalies that football can sometimes provide us with, Liverpool had to revisit the King Power Stadium this evening. Leicester, of course, had been the venue for the Reds' early exit from the Carabao Cup last Tuesday night. The two starting elevens today were...