Try wipe the smile from my face
Grinning at the wall as I stand at a urinal. It’s the litmus test for happiness - male happiness, at least.
Not only was I trying to engage the lavatorial tilework in a joyous staring contest, but I was also making eye-contact with other men in this den of iniquity - trying to engage them in conversation about a football match. That’s unheard of, in my life, at least. It’s normally a case of getting in, doing what I’ve got …
A Lesson In Defending From Virgil van Dijk
Liverpool’s 2013/14 title challenge was defined by moments.
The moment Jordan Henderson saw red against Manchester City.
The moment Steven Gerrard lost his footing and Demba Ba emerged through on goal.
The moment Iago Aspas produced an abhorrent corner to set up a Chelsea counter.
All painful, pivotal nails in the coffin for Brendan Rodger’s side.
Sunday’s 2-1 win against Tottenham carried similar weight.
Manchester City will know their destiny remains in their own hands, with maximum points from their …
Key Stats as Liverpool Leave It Late vs Tottenham
Liverpool went back to the top of the Premier League table with a pulsating, dramatic late 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspurs, courtesy of Toby Alderweireld’s late own-goal. But what were the key stats from an incredible game at Anfield?
Full-Backs The Stars Again
How many times this season have we said it, but Andy Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold were absolutely vital for Liverpool as they saw off Spurs. Robertson notched his 9th assist of the season, creating his 11th big …
The Final Stretch for Liverpool: Spurs, Supporters and Success
We’re here. We’ve arrived. The final international break of the season has passed us by, and we’re on the cusp of greatness. With one game in hand, we’re top of the league by two points. We have our two toughest games of the season at home, starting with Tottenham on Sunday followed by Chelsea in a few weeks time and our closest rivals, whilst being brilliant, have proved to be human this year more so than they did last year. …
Liverpool vs Spurs Preview - Potential Key Battles
With the international break, and the yawn-inducing two weeks without Liverpool Football Club, almost over, the focus shifts back to the title race, and to plausibly Liverpool’s hardest remaining game as they face Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday.
So what are some of the key battles ahead of that critical fixture?
Virgil Van Dijk vs Harry Kane
Arguably the league’s best striker against the league’s best centre-back. There’s no doubt that Kane is the focal point of this Spurs attack …
Liverpool v Spurs Preview - Can Reds hit the ground running after international break?
The Details
Venue - Anfield, Liverpool
Referee - Martin Atkinson
Date & Time - Sunday, March 31st @ 16:30
Current Odds - Liverpool 11/20, Draw 3/1, Spurs 5/1
Form
Liverpool Form
The Reds finally seemed to be turning slightly under-par performances back into wins, something they were fantastic at in the first two months of the season.
Jurgen Klopp's men have won four of their last five games in all competitions. Those games included a fantastic 3-1 win over Bayern Munich …
Can Liverpool win the league?
Is it finally Liverpool’s year? Well our friends at betopin.com think so!
After a record-breaking start to the season, Jurgen Klopp’s team are top of the league and remain unbeaten after the first 18 games. They have managed 15 wins and 3 draws from those 17 matches, and still only top Manchester City by four points. That is testament to Man City’s equally brilliant start in which they have scored 48 goals, giving them an average of 2.82 goals per …
Liverpool’s Record-Breaking Defence Still Being Underrated
It's late October and Liverpool have conceded three goals in the Premier League. Three!
This was something that felt impossible almost a year ago to the day, as Dejan Lovren and Simon Mignolet were gifting Tottenham a 4-1 win.
The Reds' defence looked irreparable and Jurgen Klopp found himself at the lowest point of his Anfield tenure, with a section of the fanbase even questioning his long-term capabilities in the role.
What has happened since then, in particular, this season, …
Can Momentum Be Liverpool’s Greatest Title Weapon?
No team thrives more with momentum behind them than Liverpool.
We are an emotional fanbase and when things are going well, the Reds can become an unstoppable force, as we have witnessed throughout history.
Using modern examples - I know, football existed well before 1992 - nothing stands out more than 2004/05 in that respect.
Nobody even gave Liverpool the slightest chance of glory in the Champions League that season, with countless teams ahead of them in the favourites' pecking …
Liverpool's Season Starts Here
The day that you arrive at a holiday destination can often have a strange feel to it.
You’re still a bit jaded after a long flight, drive or however you’ve made your way there, and you don’t feel completely in holiday mode until you wake up the following morning.
Call it a strange comparison - it is - but Liverpool’s season feels a bit like that. It has all been a bit stressful and tense to date, with almost no …