Fulham 1 - 1 (2-3) Liverpool - EFL Cup Semi-Final 2nd Leg Player Ratings
A day after Chelsea overcame Middlesbrough to book their place in the EFL Cup final, Liverpool travelled to Craven Cottage to complete their two-legged tie against another west London side, Fulham, to book their own place at Wembley.
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Player Ratings and Summaries
Goalkeeper
Caoimhin...
Conor Bradley: From Novice to Noteworthy in Premier League Debut
Debut Under the Spotlight
Conor Bradley’s Premier League debut was always destined to be memorable, regardless of the outcome. Facing Bournemouth, the young right-back’s initiation into the top-flight was a trial by fire, but one that saw him evolve remarkably over the course of the match....
Game Analysis: Vitality Stadium Showdown
Match Overview: Reds Stay Top Despite Challenges
A wet and very window game under floodlights at the Vitality. Real sense of deja vu in that eh. We’ll have to talk about referees but we also get to talk about the reds staying top of the league and being five points clear...
Bournemouth 0-4 Liverpool: Liverpool's Man of the Match
Diogo Jota: Rediscovering Form
I remember at the close of last season, wondering whether the man Liverpool signed from Wolves (for £40m), could rediscover his previous terrific form after an injury riddled campaign and a run of poor performances at the end of campaign. When the reds signed...
Three Victories in January: Analysing Liverpool's Performance
Liverpool Without Key Players: Struggling Creativity
Three games in January and three victories. It’s hard to be unhappy with that even if you are the red with highest expectations. A Liverpool line-up without Salah, Trent and Szoboszlai was likely going to struggle to create as much as it can...
Liverpool, Arsenal and Transfers: Latest Insights from David Lynch
Liverpool's Resilience Against Arsenal
David Lynch praised Liverpool's performance against Arsenal, especially considering the absence of key players like Salah and Van Dijk. Speaking with Dave Davis on Anfield Index's Media Matters podcast; he noted, "Even in that first half, even though Liverpool weren't doing as well...
Liverpool's Record xG Shines in New Year's Clash
In the realm of football, numbers often narrate their own compelling tales. On this occasion, Liverpool's astonishing expected goals (xG) of 7.27 in their recent face-off against Newcastle Utd leaves little room for interpretation. It's a stark testament to their offensive prowess and Newcastle's defensive vulnerabilities.
Newcastle's Defensive...
Match Overview: Reds Prevail in New Year's Showdown
Matchday 20 saw the Reds entertain Newcastle United in the first Premier League match of the year. The line-up and subsequent ratings are listed below from a very entertaining game of New Year's Day football under the Anfield lights.
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Key Performances and Ratings
Alisson Becker - 7.0: The world's...
Diogo Jota's Unexpected Return Ignites Liverpool's Hope
In a recent piece by James Pearce for The Athletic, the spotlight was cast on Diogo Jota's surprising and timely return to Liverpool's lineup. As Pearce poignantly noted, "Jota wasted no time in providing a reminder of what Liverpool have been missing." Indeed, his comeback wasn't just a...
Reds Cruise into Semis
Well where was this on Sunday then eh?!?! Without looking into the past, Liverpool certainly moved the ball forward in this one and the score line didn’t flatter them. Under the Anfield lights and with the wind and the rain in full flow, it felt like a good time for the...
