Liverpool are currently sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League table but Manchester City are sure to run them close and challenge all the way. This is, undoubtedly, the best opportunity Liverpool have had to secure their first top flight title since 1989-90. So the burning question is: do the Reds need to… Read more →
Not long ago, Arsenal finished 18 points above Liverpool in the Premier League. Behind Chelsea and the two Manchester clubs, the Gunners represented the obvious final member of the top four. The Reds meanwhile had hit a serious decline after their failed 08/09 title bid, struggling to get beyond the 60-point mark. No-one bat an… Read more →
In a game packed with chances and goal-mouth action, it is hard to believe that it finished with only two goals. They came when James Milner converted a second half penalty and Sergio Aguero responded late on – but how did players on both teams rate? Manchester City Willy Caballero – a strong second half performance. No coincidence… Read more →
Goals from Georginio Wijnaldum and Emre Can gave Liverpool a fortuitous 2-1 win over Burnley – but what have we learnt from the game? Gray inspired Burnley’s bright start Andre Gray’s pace and tenacity caused problems for Liverpool in the reverse fixture. In the early stages on Sunday, he found burgeoning gaps in the right channel between… Read more →
Here are The Football Lab’s Player Ratings for Liverpool’s 1-0 Merseyside Derby victory at Goodison Park. Bad substitutions and a lazy attitude from forward players cost Everton, while shrewd early defending from centre-backs and high-intensity second half attacks were key for the Reds. Everton Stekelenburg – one shaky moment in the first half. Rarely tested before… Read more →
Sadio Mane’s injury-time winner sparked jubilant scenes among Liverpool fans at Goodison Park. The Reds did enough in the second half to merit their derby victory against Everton, who were unable to sustain their high-energy start. In the first 20 minutes, the hosts applied relentless pressure, James McCarthy and Idrissa Gana Gueye bossing the midfield. Roberto Firmino… Read more →
The four teenagers who played in Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Leeds on Tuesday were arguably the four best players on the pitch. 17-year-old Ben Woodburn came off the bench to make history while Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ovie Ejaria also impressed for the Reds, the promisingly-named Ronaldo Vieira catching the eye for Garry Monk’s visitors. Liverpool… Read more →
17-year-old Ben Woodburn scored his first senior goal in front of the Kop, as Liverpool secured a fortuitous 2-0 win over Leeds. The visitors had been well-structured for much of the contest but came undone when Divock Origi opened the scoring late on. The Belgian had struggled in the earlier stages and was well handled by Charlie Taylor… Read more →
Liverpool have not won a league game at Selhurst Park since December 1997, when goals from Michael Owen, Steve McManaman and Oyvind Leonhardson helped them to a 3-0 win. That season saw the last time three promoted clubs went straight back down, Palace finishing bottom. Somewhat disconcertingly for Eagles fans, that particular campaign did not… Read more →
Here are The Football Lab’s predictions for 2 of Sunday’s games in the Premier League. North-east rivals Sunderland and Newcastle have just 1 league win between them so far, and go head-to-head in a match which could hugely influence the fate of both clubs. Jurgen Klopp takes charge of Liverpool at Anfield in a Premier League… Read more →