Lame and Lethargic Liverpool Limp To First League Loss
Liverpool fell to their first League defeat since January 3 2018 after they were drubbed 3-0 away to Watford.
A brace from Ismailia Sarr and a Troy Deeney strike condemned the at times hapless Reds to not only a defeat but also scuppered their chances of breaking an English league record with a 19th consecutive league victory.
With the wind buffeting around, build up play was rendered difficult for the reds, whose approach play was built on short passes.
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Player Ratings: Liverpool 3-2 West Ham
Liverpool move to within 12 points of the Premier League title after a hard-fought 3-2 win over West Ham at Anfield. The Reds had to dig out 3 points after falling 2-1 behind, but their quality showed in the end and it was a deserved win.
Alisson - 6
Thought the shouts that he should’ve saved the Issa Diop goal were a tad harsh. Nevertheless, even if you believe he might have done better, he made up for it with …
Lethargic Liverpool Labour To Win
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Why Van Dijk Should Win Player Of The Year
Such has been the almost unblemished ascent Liverpool have enjoyed to what increasingly looks like an inevitable league title, a lot of the suspense has been removed from the domestic season for the Reds' faithful.
With collective honours a near formality, many fans have instead debated who among the reigning European Champions' squad will win the biggest individual awards come the season's end.
Cases have been made for Sadio Mane and Jordan Henderson to win the player of the year …
Frustrating Liverpool Fall To Narrow Defeat In Madrid
Liverpool have it all to do in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie against Atletico Madrid after falling to a 1-0 defeat at the Wanda Metropolitana stadium.
An early Saul Niguez goal gave the hosts a victory borne out of defensive solidity and gamesmanship with the Reds unable to prize open their stubborn defence and, despite all their possession, work Jan Oblak.
Much of the pre-game narrative centred around Liverpool’s strength from set pieces and Atletico’s …
Atletico Madrid 1-0 Liverpool - Player Ratings as Reds go down in Spain
Atletico Madrid. Peak Atletico Madrid. Early goal, defend for their lives, win cheap fouls, and the antics of Diego Simeone on the touchline. This is what we expected when the draw was made, that is what we got. Liverpool went down 1-0, after Saul Niguez's fourth-minute goal was followed by a scrappy game, that ended with the Reds having no shots on target.
The return leg at Anfield on March 12, will now be spicy, with the Reds having it …
Norwich 0-1 Liverpool: Observations as Reds edge closer to title
Liverpool are just five wins away from Premier League glory after Sadio Mane struck the decisive goal against a doomed Norwich at Carrow Road.
The Reds struggled somewhat in the first half, but were utterly dominant after the break and eventually made it count just over 10 minutes from time.
A 17th win on the bounce continues the relentless march.
We are... inevitable
In the context of the 55-point gap between the two sides, Liverpool made hard work of this. …
Norwich City 0-1 Liverpool: Player Ratings
Liverpool move 25 points clear at the top of the Premier League after a 1-0 win away to Norwich City at Carrow Road. The goal was a long time coming, but super-sub Sadio Mane’s 77th minute strike sealed all 3 points. Norwich defended well but can have no complaints about the result.
Alisson - 9
Pulled off an incredible stop to prevent an almost certain goal when he clawed the ball away from the feet of Teemu Pukki. Had the …
Relentless Liverpool Move 25 Points Clear At The Summit.
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Why Liverpool Should Resist Any Coutinho Reunion
Liverpool should resist the temptation to sign Phillipe Coutinho next summer.
According to reports in Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona will look to cut their losses on Coutinho in the next transfer window.
Since the Brazilian's acrimonious £142M departure from Liverpool in January 2018, the 27 year old's switch to Barcelona has been nothing short of an unmitigated disaster.
Struggling to fit into the tactical blueprint of the Nou Camp sides former manager, Ernesto Valverde, the attacking midfielder struggled to the …