Premier League

Both Liverpool and Manchester United reportedly put off by Aaron Ramsey wages

As Aaron Ramsey prepares to sign on the dotted line for Italian Serie A giants Juventus, it appears Liverpool and Manchester United both decided against approaching the Welsh midfielder due to salary expectations. According to the Evening Standard, Ramsey is to sign a pre-contract agreement with I Bianconeri in the next 24 hours. The deal...

Naby Keita – Our Midfield Missing Link

Building a team can’t be easy. Take a look at Manchester United. Take a look at Chelsea. Whilst one side - United - is performing much better since appoint a new manager (the natural reaction of a team so far against their former manager that surely anyone remotely positive would see an upturn) the...

Jamie Carragher was puzzled with criticism recently aimed at Liverpool’s form

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has said that he feels the criticism Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool side have come under in recent weeks has been harsh as The Reds drew two league games in a row. As reported in Goal.com, Carragher highlighted the fact that it was unrealistic of fans and the media to expect Liverpool,...

Why Liverpool were excellent on and off the ball against Bournemouth

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp explained why he was very happy with almost all aspects of his team's performance in their 3-0 Premier League win over Bournemouth on Saturday. Many fans and pundits alike had commented that The Reds looked leggy and lethargic in recent weeks and lacked the urgency to regain possession when the opposition...

Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool’s Naby Keita is finally showing what he can do

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was very happy to see such an improved performance from Naby Keita against Bournemouth on Saturday. The former RB Leipzig midfielder had given us glimpses of just what he is capable of in the second half of Liverpool's 1-1 draw at West Ham last Monday night. On Saturday, he picked up...

Mentality, mettle, mistakes and Liverpool

Liverpool never seem to do things the easy way. The 2005 Champions League victory was a prime example, from the dramatic late Steven Gerrard goal against Olympiakos to ensure qualification from the group stages to the nerve-wracking win over Chelsea in the semi-final. We all know the emotional rollercoaster that was the incredible penalty...

Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth: Who Was Man of the Match?

Amid accusations that Liverpool were beginning to buckle under the pressure of an intensifying title race, the Reds produced a determined and assured performance to overwhelm Bournemouth and regain top spot. Sadio Mane's fantastic header gave the home side the lead, but it was Georginio Wijnaldum's delightful second which truly settled the nerves at Anfield...

Key Stats As Reds Resurgent Against Bournemouth

Liverpool moved back to the top of the Premier League for the time being with a fantastic 3-0 win over Bournemouth. But what are the key stats from yet another top performance at Anfield? Midfield Maestro Naby Leads The Charge Overall, Liverpool’s midfield were absolutely excellent, and at the heart of that was Naby Keita. His...

A Changed Canvas: Where Does Oxlade-Chamberlain Fit In Upon His Return?

We’ve all heard the phrase ‘absence makes the heart grow fonder’. In a footballing context, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is the proof in the pudding, with Liverpool fans longing for his return in the build-up to the Premier League and Champions League run-in in the hopes it’ll provide a crucial boost in attempts to pip Manchester City...

Jurgen Klopp promises that his Liverpool team are ready for this title race

Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp has promised that his team is ready 'to fight for everything' in title race against Manchester City and Spurs. The former Mainz and Borussia Dortmund boss was in good spirits as he spoke to reporters today ahead of Liverpool's Premier League fixture with Bournemouth on Saturday. Klopp insisted his players are ready for...