Gritty, Gutsy Reds Refusing To Falter In Quest For Top Four
Stoke and West Brom were always going to be two tough games. With both sides renowned for their defensive attributes, coupled with Liverpool's inability to create space against teams who sit deep, Premier League rivals would have been licking their lips at the possibility of Klopp's side stumbling at the final hurdle. They'll have been left blissfully disappointed then, with Liverpool taking another giant step towards a return to the Champions League on Sunday.
1-0 down at Stoke with a more …
Observations from Liverpool's 1-0 win over West Brom
The end is near, isn't it? Liverpool were barely troubled by any West Bromwich Albion set-piece. Liverpool scored off a set-piece against West Brom. But, the bigger picture is crucial. It was another massive win for the Reds in the race for the top four, as they eked out a 1-0 victory. This was the first time that Liverpool had won at The Hawthorns in ages. Here are the main talking points from the game, as Liverpool went back up …
West Brom 0 Liverpool 1: Player Ratings
Disciplined, dogged and gritty. Those are probably the best three words to describe Liverpool's performance against West Brom. It was by no means the eye-catching, fluid football we've come to expect from Jurgen Klopp's side, but a moment of quality from Roberto Firmino was enough to seal another three points and bring The Reds a step closer to Champions League qualification.
Simon Mignolet - 8
Had very little to do in between the sticks, but when he was called upon …
West Bromwich Albion v Liverpool Preview - Key Battles
It was a hard-fought, sometimes even ugly, win that Liverpool earned at Stoke last weekend. It was a priceless win in the context of the race to finish in the Premier League's top 4. It meant that the Reds still have their fate in their own hands.
However, Jurgen Klopp will know fully well that the win will mean nothing if his team fail to turn up at The Hawthorns on Sunday, against a West Brom side who have been well-drilled by …
Liverpool's Biggest Games Are Yet to Come
The match against Everton this weekend is a big match, the Merseyside derby always is. This one will be particularly poignant, following the passing of Ronnie Moran. It's almost fitting that Liverpool's next Premier League match, following the sad news that broke last week, should be against Everton. Moran, a legendary figure and integral part of Liverpool's most successful period, was a local lad who became known as 'Mr Liverpool', so the occasion should be a respectful, as well as …
This is how Liverpool qualify for the Champions League
Liverpool need 77 points to qualify for next seasons champions league, that's not my words, a "super computer" has taken the rest of the fixtures of all the top 6 teams and worked out all the possible results and the team to get 77 points will 100% qualify for the Champions League. With 76 points, you're 94% chance of getting it. Last season, Man City got 4th with 66 points!
Liverpool, right now have 52 points.
That means we have …
Stuttering Liverpool must take inspiration from winning run in 2013/14
That Swansea defeat hurt a lot - everything about it.
To see such a talented team play with such a lack of belief and creativity was tough to take, especially when their chances of title glory were still alive.
It ensured Liverpool's rocky start to the year continued, Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Hull widened their lead over the Reds to 10 points. It is getting closer to the point of no return.
Despite this, we must keep reminding ourselves that …
Liverpool vs Sunderland Preview: Reds must pounce on Black Cats
Liverpool will hope to return to winning ways this weekend as they host Sunderland at Anfield on Saturday, the side in second taking on the side second bottom.
On a bitter November's day at Anfield there shouldn't be a beachball in sight, something that the Reds can use to their advantage in a bid to return to the Premier League's summit.
THE DETAILS
Match: Liverpool vs Sunderland
Venue: Anfield
Date: Saturday 26th November
Time: 15:00 BST
Referee: Anthony Taylor
FORM
Liverpool will feel unfortunate not …
What has been Liverpool's Goal of 2016/17 so far?
When recently asked about his favourite Liverpool goal of the season to date, Jurgen Klopp admitted there were several contenders in his eyes.
“There have been a lot of nice goals [so far this season],” he said.
“Sadio’s goal at Arsenal was not too bad, especially when I saw it after the game when I saw the movement he made to go between two players—it was really nice.
“A wonderful goal was, of course, Hendo’s against Chelsea and Roberto Firmino’s …
Tactical Analysis - Liverpool break down deep defensive block
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