Footballs Of Steel
The past weekend saw a remarkable run of results continue, as Liverpool saw off Newcastle at St James' Park. The Reds are in the midst of a battle across three remaining fronts, with Villarreal dispatched after a minor scare in midweek.
Earlier in the year I wrote a piece named ‘Rotation, Rotation, Rotation’, as the Reds continued to smartly use the depth of their squad. It’s always been a tricky subject for clubs that partake in rotation, as the squads' …
Klopp defends Alisson after Manchester City nightmare for goalkeeper
Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp says that Alisson Becker will learn from his off-day against Manchester City and labels him a "world-class" goalkeeper.
Alisson made two uncharacteristic errors to help Manchester City on their way to a 4-1 win at Anfield on Sunday.
Speaking after the game, Klopp discussed the mistakes and was quick to remind everyone just how vital the Brazil international has been to Liverpool's successes in recent years.
In his post-match press conference, when asked about Alisson's errors, …
Henderson says Reds must get City defeat out of their system before facing Leicester
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson believes his squad must use the coming week to get the Manchester City defeat out of their system.
Jürgen Klopp's Reds lost 4-1 to Manchester City on Sunday, making it three consecutive Anfield defeats, after going almost four years without losing a home game in the league before that.
Henderson insists that the team must bounce back with a positive performance away to Leicester next Saturday.
Speaking to Sky Sports after the City defeat, Henderson said:
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Will this be Liverpool's lineup to face Manchester City on Sunday?
Liverpool and Manchester City meet at Anfield this Sunday. The Reds have lost their last two home games in the league and will be eager to get back to winning ways on their home turf.
Jürgen Klopp and his men know that the visitors are now the hot favourites to win this season's Premier League title after Liverpool surrendered six points at home to Burnley and Brighton in recent weeks.
For Sunday's game, it's hoped that both Fabinho and Sadio …
Liverpool vs Manchester City Preview - Reds do battle to keep failing title hopes alive
THE DETAILS
Venue – Anfield, Liverpool
Referee – Michael Oliver
Date & Time – Sunday, February 7th @ 16:30
Current Odds – Liverpool 12/5, Draw 11/4, Manchester City 21/20
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This game has grown in stature in recent years as Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool and Pep Guardiola's Manchester City established themselves as the two main powerhouses in the Premier League. The last few weeks have seen Liverpool's topsy-turvy form cost them dearly in their pursuit of a second consecutive league title. …
Jürgen Klopp says he is happy with how Liverpool defended at the Etihad
Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp says how his team defended against Manchester City "was really good".
The Reds earned a 1-1 draw away to Pep Guardiola's side after Mohamed Salah gave them the lead through an early penalty. Gabriel Jesus then equalised for City before Kevin De Bruyne missed a penalty shortly before half time.
The result leaves Liverpool third in the table, one point behind leaders Leicester City and five points ahead of Manchester City who are all the way …
Klopp's post-match update on Trent Alexander-Arnold injury
Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp is today waiting on the scan results of the calf injury sustained by right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold on Sunday.
Alexander-Arnold went off injured after 63 minutes of The Reds' 1-1 draw at Manchester City in the Premier League.
Mohamed Salah gave Liverpool the lead with an early penalty before City's Gabriel Jesus equalised before half-time. The home side then had a penalty of their own in the 42nd minute after a very harsh handball decision against Joe …
Player ratings as Liverpool take a point from the Etihad
The Liverpool fan-base were surprised by Jurgen Klopp as he went for both Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota against Manchester City, the jury remaining out on whether it was the right decision as the Reds drew 1-1 at the Etihad Stadium.
Mohamed Salah's penalty got Klopp's men off to the perfect start after Sadio Mane was fouled by Kyle Walker, with Gabriel Jesus' equaliser proving to be the only other goal in the game as Kevin de Bruyne missed a …
Will this be Liverpool's starting lineup to face Manchester City in the Premier League this Sunday?
Liverpool travel to the Etihad Stadium this Sunday as they face Manchester City in the biggest game of the Premier League season so far.
Jürgen Klopp has some testing decisions to make all over the pitch regarding his starting eleven. Will Joël Matip come straight back in? Does Diogo Jota have to start? If so, is Roberto Firmino the one to be dropped? What midfield trio should he go with? Let's take a look at all these questions now.
Klopp …
Manchester City vs Liverpool Preview - Etihad bears witness to the first title-rivals clash of the season
THE DETAILS
Venue – Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Referee – Craig Pawson
Date & Time – Sunday, November 8th @ 16:30
Current Odds – Manchester City 19/20, Draw 16/5, Liverpool 23/10
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Five points separate these sides as they prepare to do battle at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday evening. Liverpool look well-primed to push for the Premier League title again and City will certainly rise among the placings as the weeks progress.
Both sides will see this weekend's clash as the …