Observations as Liverpool lose their cloak of invincibility at the Etihad
Well... That was a bit shit, wasn't it? Many of us went into the game praying that Liverpool don't lose tonight, and for large parts of the game, it seemed as though the players heard the prayers as Liverpool were largely in their shell. Liverpool needed an Aguero goal at the Etihad (for the zillionth time) to wake up from their slumber. Liverpool equalised with an exquisite move but lost out to a great goal from Sane.
The key observations …
Manchester City 2-1 Liverpool: What went wrong?
Liverpool have been beaten for the first time in the Premier League this season. It was closely-fought, but Manchester City, the ultimate in title rivals, were deserved winners.
The Reds were punished for their first real defensive lapse late in the first half when Sergio Aguero lathered it past Alisson but managed to snatch an equaliser after raising their level just after the hour mark.
Supporters may have dreamed of a glorious three points at that stage, but it was …
Champions League Dreams - For Liverpool, not City!
A few of my writings over the years have had reference to songs or movies of old. This one is no different. As it’s a blockbuster tie, there’s only one way to go which is Frankie Goes to Hollywood!!! We've two legs coming up against Manchester City. The fun all starts at Anfield on Wednesday 4th April. So, with that in mind...
“Welcome to the Pleasuredome!”
Are we ready to stand and be counted? Many a time in the annals …
Roberto Firmino - How Good Is He?
Bobby Firmino. A player with so much to offer Liverpool. Bobby is a huge component of what Jürgen Klopp is trying to build for so many reasons, and he’s having an absolutely terrific season as he starts to fulfil his potential in this team. Whilst Mo Salah has been rightfully grabbing the majority of the headlines, Bobby has been doing what Bobby does best: going about his work. And now many are starting to reckon that Liverpool’s number nine is …
Roberto Firmino’s Goals Are Making Him The Complete Liverpool Striker
Roberto Firmino is an unbelievable footballer.
The Brazilian is one of the most intelligent players to have represented Liverpool in years, possessing a footballing brain many can only dream of. His thought process is always a split-second quicker than most of the mere mortals around him.
He sees passes before they can be made, finds pockets of space before defenders have had time to notice and presses as effectively as any frontman in Europe.
It wasn’t a lightning-fast start at …
Mohamed Salah: Liverpool's next global star?
Liverpool vs Manchester United is a game that notoriously has a huge amount of viewers, but Saturday's instalment will be a clash feasted upon by a whole new nation.
Mohamed Salah, jokingly titled by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as the 'King of Egypt' some months ago, is the first real Egyptian star to feature for either of the teams and will make his debut in the fixture this weekend.
Salah makes it to the game off the back of further increasing his …
Manchester City v Liverpool Preview - Key Battles
The transfer window is over, the international break is over. It is now time for some real football. And what a way to kick the Premier League back off, as Liverpool travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City. Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp will face off for the third time in English football, with Liverpool winning 1-0 at Anfield last season before a 1-1 draw at the Etihad.
For Liverpool, the team news will be interesting. It is …
Daniel Sturridge: Liverpool’s Potentially World-Class Wildcard
There were a couple of moments at the end of last season that seemed to save Daniel Sturridge’s Liverpool career.
By the time the crucial trip to West Ham rolled around on May 14th, the general consensus was that Sturridge’s continued fitness woes had left him surplus to requirements, with a move elsewhere likely this summer.
Then the vital 4-0 win at the London Stadium happened.
Moment number one for Sturridge was, unsurprisingly, his expertly-taken goal that gave Liverpool a …
It's Time To See A More Ruthless Roberto Firmino
There was a moment last season that made you realise Roberto Firmino was a notch down from the very best finishers in the business.
Sent clean-through in a tight contest at Southampton in November, the Brazilian’s attempt at an outside-of-the-foot finish went horribly wrong.
He may have only missed the target narrowly, but it was a chance that had to be taken, especially when it comes to title aspirations. Liverpool drew 0-0, and two priceless points were dropped.
Similar scenarios …
Scouting Virgil van Dijk: What would he bring to Liverpool?
If you’re somehow new to supporting Liverpool Football Club and have dived into the realm of hilarity, chaos and speculation, then you’re a brave soul indeed. Yet, the overriding sense of optimism coming out of the 2016/17 amongst the Reds’ fanbase has manifested itself in the targets: Liverpool are aiming high, and look pretty confident in realising those hefty ambitions. One of their greatest challenges of the transfer window, however, will be prying Virgil van Dijk from the greedy hands …