Match Report

Liverpool wonderkid sets new record with stunning performance

Rio Ngumoha Breaks Liverpool Champions League Assist Record in Thrilling Anfield Win Anfield has always had a taste for the dramatic, and on a breathless European night it found another young hero in Rio Ngumoha. In Liverpool’s 4-3 Champions League victory over Villarreal, the 18-year-old forward did more than help swing a chaotic contest, he...

Liverpool star praised for ‘unbelievable’ talent after Brentford win

Alexander Isak proves decisive as Liverpool beat Brentford 2-1 Liverpool left west London with another valuable Premier League win after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Brentford, with Alexander Isak once again providing the crucial moment in front of goal. In a difficult away fixture that demanded patience and control, the striker underlined why Liverpool invested...

Gary Neville takes aim at Liverpool forward after Manchester City defeat

Bradley Barcola Must Start Running at Defenders After Liverpool’s 3-0 Loss to Manchester City Liverpool were beaten 3-0 by Manchester City and there was no hiding place for the forwards. With Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai unavailable, the door was open for Bradley Barcola to take responsibility. He did not. Neither did Florian...

Virgil van Dijk raises questions over refereeing performance in Liverpool’s defeat to Man City

Virgil van Dijk on Liverpool 0-3 Man City, Red Card Turns Defeat Liverpool’s unbeaten start ended with a harsh lesson at Anfield, a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City that changed completely after Ryan Gravenberch’s dismissal. For more than an hour, this was competitive, tight and largely under control. Liverpool pressed well, carried intensity and matched City...

Liverpool star wants ‘more energy’ from his teammates

Alisson Becker Lays Bare Liverpool Problems After Fulham Draw at Anfield Liverpool drew 0-0 with Fulham at Anfield and there was no attempt afterwards to dress it up as something acceptable. Alisson Becker said what needed saying. The performance was poor, the energy levels dipped, the pressing failed and the point did little to satisfy...

Steven Gerrard heaps praise on Liverpool star for ‘outstanding’ performance against Atletico Madrid

Alexis Mac Allister inspires Liverpool in 2-1 Atletico Madrid win Anfield has always had a way of cutting through the noise. The endless chatter about contracts, dressing room moods and summer discontent tends to fade when the whistle goes, and in Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid, Alexis Mac Allister gave the perfect answer. He...

9/10 duels won: New Liverpool signing shines in Ipswich Town victory

Liverpool Beat Ipswich 2-0 as Isak and Araujo Set Tone for Iraola’s First Win Andoni Iraola has his first win as Liverpool head coach. It came without fuss, and largely inside the first 10 minutes. Alexander Isak scored twice away at Ipswich on Friday night, both created by Cody Gakpo, and that was enough for a...

Florian Wirtz reveals why he is disappointed after Liverpool’s draw with Nottingham Forest

Florian Wirtz Frustrated as Liverpool Drop More Points Against Nottingham Forest Liverpool rescued a point at Anfield, but nobody inside the home dressing room will be dressing this up as progress. A 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest meant more dropped points, more defensive questions and another reminder that fight alone does not win league matches. Florian...

Iraola adamant Liverpool goals conceded aren’t down to personnel

Liverpool 2-2 Newcastle: Andoni Iraola Sees Fightback, But Transition Problems Exposed Liverpool left St James' Park with a point, courtesy of a stoppage-time penalty from Dominik Szoboszlai, but nobody should pretend this was a polished opening-day performance. It was dramatic, it was frantic and it underlined both the strengths and flaws of Andoni Iraola's side...

Liverpool need to admit they are short in defence

Liverpool 4-2 Sunderland: Joe Gomez Injury Concern Raises Early Defensive Questions Liverpool opened the Andoni Iraola era with a lively 4-2 win over Sunderland, but the biggest talking point from Nashville quickly became Joe Gomez and a fresh injury concern that could stretch the squad’s centre-back resources before the new campaign properly gathers pace. Gomez, still...