Liverpool v Crystal Palace Preview - Reds should restore seven-point lead at top
The Details
Venue - Anfield, Liverpool
Referee - Jonathan Moss
Date & Time - Saturday, January 19th @ 15:00
Current Odds - Liverpool 4/25, Draw 13/2, Arsenal 12/1
Form
Liverpool Form
Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool got back to winning ways last Saturday at Brighton. Mohamed Salah was the hero, scoring the only goal of the game after winning the penalty himself, drawing Pascal Gross into a clumsy challenge in the box.
Klopp hailed Liverpool's win at Brighton as one of the team's 'most mature' performances …
Why Judging Mané and Firmino By Goals Scored is Foolish
While Mohamed Salah once again stole all of the headlines in Liverpool's latest win over Brighton at the Amex Stadium at the weekend, it can be quite easy for criticism to be drawn to his attacking colleagues as to their contributions to goals this season.
Jürgen Klopp's revered front three draw plaudits the world over last season for their dazzling displays both domestically and in Europe, as the Reds plundered goals for fun and amassed 47 goals in the Champions …
Should Liverpool keep Daniel Sturridge?
The striker’s contract is due to expire in the summer. Many fans are divided on whether to offer Daniel Sturridge a new contract or let him go for free.
So, what shall it be?
The England international has been at Liverpool for six years this month since January 2013. Yes, he has been injury prone, but he has also had some fine moments for the club.
If you cast your mind back to his debut for Liverpool in the FA …
Liverpool Fans - It's Okay to Hope, This is Why We're Here
It’s not the hope that kills you. It’s never the hope that kills you.
Languishing in mediocrity, having to play in Macedonia on a miserly Thursday night, with aspirations of only being relevant again, that’s what kills you. Being nowhere, existing but not prospering, that’s what kills you.
Seeing your best players leave, that’s what kills you. Replacing them with players who can’t possibly fill the void, at the behest of a faulty transfer strategy and wildly obscene ego of …
Ageism Is Working Against James Milner
When a footballer hits 30, or at least in and around that age, something instantly changes in the way they are perceived by supporters.
Every bad performance is suddenly due to their advancing years, every misplaced pass is because they’re not as young as they once were and they are used as target practice every time their side suffers defeat.
Steven Gerrard even suffered from it, which says it all.
This is something we are suddenly seeing come to the …
Brighton v Liverpool Preview - Potential banana skin on the coast for Reds
The Details
Venue - Amex Stadium, Brighton
Referee - Kevin Friend
Date & Time - Saturday, January 12th @ 15:00
Current Odds - Brighton 8/1, Draw 9/2, Liverpool 3/10
Form
Brighton Form
After a three-game losing streak during December, Brighton are now undefeated in their last four matches in all competitions. Those games include an impressive win at Bournemouth in the FA Cup last weekend as well as taking four points from home games with Everton and Arsenal (1-0 and 1-1).
Liverpool Form
Liverpool …
Ajax Pair Could Help Liverpool’s Title Bid
The January transfer window is now open.
After Liverpool’s first defeat of the Premier League season to rivals Manchester City, it is possible that manager Jurgen Klopp could be tempted to dip into the transfer market.
Liverpool still hold a four-point lead at the top of the Premiership and whilst the current squad may have Klopp’s backing, it may be wise for the club to strengthen this month.
Having won all their December fixtures and enjoying a successful festive period, …
Liverpool's Midfield - Still Not Consistent Enough
Liverpool's unbeaten start in the league came to an end last week, which prompted old insecurities in the supporters. A lot of finger-pointing and scapegoating has taken place since. When the starting line-ups were announced there were only two ways it was going to go - the Reds don't lose, and nobody cares, or City beat us, and we all blame the midfield and Dejan Lovren. The Croatian is a topic for another day. I decided to look into how …
Can Liverpool Win the Title?
Although January started with a loss the race for the title is still on, with Liverpool and Manchester City locked in a battle for the top slot. The current champions are not going to back down lightly, if not only to hold their gloat over United and maintain their 'bigger team' ranking within Manchester itself. However, with over 28 years since their last premier league win, Liverpool is in serious reaching distance, and Jürgen Klopp is pushing to get his …
Oxlade-Chamberlain return to provide perfect boost for the run-in
Jurgen Klopp’s recent confirmation that Oxlade-Chamberlain is ahead of schedule in his return from injury following a knee ligament injury that threatened to derail all chances of featuring during the 2018/19 campaign is, in many ways, the perfect gift anyone could’ve asked for going into the New Year.
Anyone who watched Liverpool with any interest last season will know just how big a boost his return will be, with the 25-year-old in line for a return in late February or …