Premier League

Two New Signings, Two Statement Victories – September 2020, The Month That Was

THIAGO ... THIAGO ALCANTARA!!! The summer's most anticipated, or drawn out, depending on your point of view, transfer has been complete. News broke late of an evening that Liverpool had agreed a fee for Spanish midfield wizard Thiago Alcantara, and while we had long expected Thiago Thursday we instead got Thiago Friday. And fucking...

Liverpool, the High Line and Perception

Like it or not, perception is often more important than reality, at least in the world of football. For example, scoring a goal can see a player’s match rating jump from a 6/10 to an 8/10 and a misplaced pass that results in a big chance basically undoes all the prior good work. Liverpool...

Klopp was in great spirits following Liverpool’s “dominant” win over Arsenal

Liverpool beat Arsenal 3-1 at Anfield on Monday night and Jürgen Klopp was delighted with his side's overall performance. The Gunners took a first-half lead through Alexandre Lacazette after an uncharacteristic defensive error from Andy Robertson at the back. Liverpool responded immediately, however. Sadio Mané provided the finish after some brilliant work from Mohamed Salah, cutting...

Thiago Signing Could Unlock Wijnaldum To Go Double Dutch

The futures of Thiago Alcantara and Georginio Wijnaldum seemed inextricably linked. The 29-year-old midfielders, whose respective contracts at FC Bayern and Liverpool had a year left to run, were both widely expected to move on this summer. Thiago, after signalling his intent to leave the European Champions in pursuit of a new challenge, was expected to...

Liverpool vs Arsenal Preview – It could be goals galore on Monday night at Anfield

THE DETAILS Venue – Anfield, Liverpool Referee – Craig Pawson Date & Time – Monday, September 28th @ 20:00 Current Odds – Liverpool 9/20, Draw 15/4, Arsenal 11/2 ________________________________________________________ Two consecutive home games against The Gunners. Another great week that would have been for fans at Anfield. It's just not to be... All we can do is enjoy the feast of...

Chelsea 0-2 Liverpool: Key stats from an imposing victory

Liverpool capped off a glorious weekend with a commanding triumph against potential title rivals Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, maintaining their 100% start to the season. Here are some of the standout facts and figures from a key early win against Frank Lampard's 10 men. Outstanding Fabinho unruffled at centre-half Back in February 2019, Virgil van Dijk's suspension...

Observations as Liverpool take another three points from Stamford Bridge

It was Sadio Mane's turn to get amongst the goals as Liverpool made it two wins from two in the Premier League by virtue of a 2-0 victory away to Chelsea on Sunday evening. With a cagey first half winding down to a goalless close, Andreas Christensen delivered what would be a fateful blow to...

Liverpool News – Weekend Summary

After a busy few days for the club, let's take a look at all the latest Liverpool FC news as The Reds made it six points from six at Chelsea on Sunday. Jota signed Liverpool confirmed the signing of Portugal international Diogo Jota on Saturday afternoon. The former Wolves forward left Molineux after three seasons at...

Will this be Liverpool’s starting eleven to face Chelsea on Sunday?

Liverpool travel to London this weekend as they prepare to face Chelsea in the Premier League. We've had a look at what starting lineup Jürgen Klopp might go with. The Reds began their season with a 4-3 home win over newly-promoted Leeds United last Saturday evening. It was an end-to-end clash at Anfield with Mohamed...

Chelsea vs Liverpool Preview – Can Klopp’s men make it four PL wins in a row against The Blues?

THE DETAILS Venue – Stamford Bridge, Chelsea Referee – Paul Tierney Date & Time – Sunday, September 20th @ 16:30 Current Odds – Chelsea 21/10, Draw 13/5, Liverpool 6/5 ________________________________________________________ Liverpool have won their last three Premier League meetings with Chelsea. Yet, this weekend's game is likely to be one of the toughest tests Jürgen Klopp and his side have...