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Michael Owen: “Fernandes Didn’t Fancy Anfield”

Fernandes' Fifth Booking: A Tactical Move or Genuine Misstep? Manchester United's latest setback, a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth, was compounded by an incident involving their captain, Bruno Fernandes. Criticised for dissent towards the referee, Peter Bankes, Fernandes received his fifth booking of the season. This card carries a weighty consequence – a one-match suspension,...

FA Stands Firm: Inside the Curtis Jones Red Card Saga

Liverpool's Stance on Curtis Jones's Red Card Controversy In the wake of the contentious decision during the Tottenham Hotspur clash that saw Curtis Jones receive a red card, Liverpool have openly contested the judgement and the subsequent three-match ban imposed on the midfielder. This incident has stirred discussions about VAR's influence and the FA's disciplinary...

Curtis’ Importance: Others To Keep Up With Joneses

Rising Midfield Star Amidst Criticism ‘Before you try and keep up with the Joneses, make sure they’re not trying to keep up with you.’ Aside from Dominik Szoboszlai, there’s none of Liverpool’s current midfield crop that could lay a claim to being ahead of the 22-year-old at this current moment in time. The Reds looked...

Klopp Faces Selection Headache Ahead of Europa League Clash

Klopp's Selection Dilemma Before Europa Clash Jurgen Klopp is set to face serious selection headache ahead of Liverpool's Europa League clash with Union Saint-Gilloise. Following the fallout of a disastrous away defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, Klopp will have a lot to consider in order to keep players' minutes balanced. Both Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota...

Despite Obvious Incompetence PGMOL Uphold Jones’ Ban

A Stint on the Sidelines for Curtis Jones: The Implications of a 3-Match Ban In the bustling arena of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a moment unfolded that would cast a shadow on the immediate future of Liverpool's young midfield maestro, Curtis Jones. The decision, a red card, came not without controversy, and now, the player...

FA to Decide on Curtis Jones: Liverpool Appeal Red Card

The Incident in the Spotlight In a game already seething with drama and fervour, a 2-1 defeat for Liverpool at the heart of Tottenham's turf in North London turned even more controversial. Curtis Jones, Liverpool’s talented No. 17, saw himself initially cautioned with a yellow card. Yet, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) played its part,...

Van Dijk Ban: Liverpool’s FA Letter Sheds New Light on the Case

Liverpool Call Out Inconsistencies Amidst Van Dijk’s FA Ban The beautiful game of football, in all its unpredictability, often finds players at the centre of controversies, with referees and the FA acting as mediators. Recently, the spotlight has been cast on Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and his altercation with officials. A Flashpoint on the Field In the...

Van Dijk Faces Suspension and Fine After Newcastle Clash

Liverpool's Captain Faces the Consequences In a recent turn of events surrounding Liverpool's talismanic captain, Virgil van Dijk, there has been quite the commotion. For those who might have missed the latest news: let's break down the situation, the incident, and what this means for Liverpool going forward. The Tumult at Tyneside The scene was set at...

Mac Allister’s Red Card Controversy Ends – Decision Overturned

A Turn of Events at Anfield In a surprising twist, Alexis Mac Allister, Liverpool's dynamic midfielder, won't be warming the benches anytime soon. The reason? A successful appeal against a red card he was shown during a recent clash against AFC Bournemouth. The Incident in Question During a heated moment in the second half of the Premier...

FArcical FA Clear Firmino

So, a month and a half after Bobby Firmino was shoved into the stands by Mason Holgate, swore at him in response, and was accused of being racist by the young English defender, the FA has eventually decided that Firmino did not racially abuse Holgate. This, of course, is great news for Liverpool and...