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Liverpool Star Berated For Awesome ‘Diving’ Performance

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been slammed by the Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock for his part in the second goal scored by the Reds in their 2-0 away win over his team. The Reds scored two second half goals against Welsh side Cardiff City to secure three important points in the race to win the Premier League title for the first time in history. The league title chasers took the lead in the 56th minute through Georginio Wijnaldum off an assist from England international Trent Alexandre-Arnold Egyptian international Salah was then … [Read more...]

Warnock Faults Officiating In Defeat To Liverpool

Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock complained about poor officiating during his team’s 2-0 loss to Liverpool in their Premier League clash at the Cardiff City Stadium on Sunday evening. The former Sheffield United and Crystal Palace boss talked about the poor officiating on the part of centre referee Martin Atkinson and his assistants in a chat with reporters during his post-match press conference. Warnock talked about the decision to not award his team a penalty in the opening minutes of the second half before a soft penalty was given to … [Read more...]

Klopp Slams Cardiff City Pitch Despite Win

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was unhappy about the state of the pitch at the Cardiff City Stadium following the Premier League clash between the two clubs on Sunday. Klopp slammed the poor state of the pitch despite the fact that his players were able to pull off a 2-0 win to further boost their quest for a league title. After the game, Klopp told reporters during his post-match press conference that the dry state of the pitch at the Cardiff City Stadium is dangerous to players before adding that they can easily pick up injuries as a … [Read more...]

Liverpool Back On Top With Win Over Stubborn Cardiff

Liverpool have secured top spot on the Premier League table after they were able to beat stubborn Cardiff City 2-0 away from home in their league clash on Sunday evening. The Reds needed to win their game against the Bluebirds to secure the Premier League summit ahead of holders Manchester City and that was what they did. Liverpool huffed and puffed in three first half of the Cardiff City game though the likes of Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane should have done better with their chances. Cardiff City are in a relegation battle with Brighton … [Read more...]

How Klopp Is Dealing With Title Race Pressure Revealed

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has narrated how he’s dealing with the pressure of challenging for the Premier League title. The German tactician told reporters during his pre-match press conference ahead of the league clash at Welsh side Cardiff City that he hardly goes out and that he lives like a hermit. The former Borussia Dortmund and Mainz 05 boss further revealed that the mood of the city (Liverpool) is good but he’ll prefer to stay away from it. Liverpool are in a two-way fight with Manchester City for the Premier League title with … [Read more...]

Lille forward In Talks With French Ligue 1 club Over Transfer

Lille forward Nicolas Pepe is said to be in discussion with the French Ligue 1 club over a transfer out of the club when the transfer window reopens this summer. This is according to the publication from the Daily Mirror which claimed that the player’s agent has opened discussions with Lille with several clubs keen to sign the in-form attacker. Liverpool are one of several clubs interested in a deal for Ivorian international player Pepe. Apart from the Reds, Arsenal and German champions Bayern Munich are also keen on a transfer for him. … [Read more...]

Liverpool Boss Plays Down Greatest Title Race Tag

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has downplayed the Premier League title race involving his team and holders Manchester City as the greatest ever in the history of the competition. The Reds and Manchester City have been involved in a keenly contested title race for the majority of the season thus prompting football fans and pundits to label it the greatest in Premier League history. In his latest press conference ahead of the all-important league game at Welsh side Cardiff City, Klopp told reporters that Liverpool is just relishing the … [Read more...]

Van Dijk Deserves Player Of The Year Award

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is certain that Reds defender Virgil Van Dijk deserves the PFA Players’ Player of the Year Award. Klopp talked up the possibility of the Dutchman being named the new recipient of the award in his pre-match thoughts ahead of his side’s Premier League clash at Welsh outfit Cardiff City. According to the former Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund manager, he would be disappointed if Van Dijk is not named the PFA Players’ Player of the Year. Van Dijk has been in very good form for Liverpool this season in their quest … [Read more...]

Man City Scout For £105m-rated Liverpool Target

Premier League leaders Manchester City are one of several clubs interested in a deal for Benfica starlet Joao Felix who has taken European football by storm this season. According to the publication from popular media portal Goal, Manchester City director, Txiki Begiristain was in attendance to run the rule over Joao Felix during Benfica’s Europa League first leg clash with German Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt. Joao Felix didn’t disappoint Begiristain or Manchester City as he scored a fantastic treble to lead his club to a 4-2 win over … [Read more...]

Liverpool Lose Premier League Summit To Man City

Premier League champions Manchester City have replaced title challengers Liverpool at the top of the table after their slim victory over Champions League chasers Tottenham Hotspur. It was some form of revenge for the Citizens after they were dumped out of the Champions League by the same opponent on Wednesday night. Their Champions League exit at the hands of Spurs at the quarterfinal stage ensured that the dream of winning the quadruple (four trophies) would no longer be possible for Manchester City this season. What Troy Deeney called … [Read more...]

Liverpool Duo In Contention For PFA Player Award

Two Liverpool players are in contention for the PFA Players’ Player of the Year Award after the list of the nominees was unveiled on Saturday. According to the list of six players released by the PFA, Sadio Mane and Virgil Van Dijk are in contention for the award. Apart from the two Liverpool players, Chelsea forward Eden Hazard also made the list after netting 16 goals and providing 12 assists for the Blues in their quest for a top-four spot on the Premier League table. Apart from Hazard, three Manchester players also made the six-man list … [Read more...]

Premier League: Liverpool Defender TAA Makes Young Player Award List

Liverpool defender Trent Alexandre-Arnold (TAA) has made the list of players for the PFA's Young Player of the Year. TAA was on the six-man shortlist unveiled by the PFA earlier on Saturday. The England international right-back has been in very good form for Liverpool and his form has propelled the Reds to fight for the Premier League title alongside holders Manchester City. The Reds defender has scored once for his club this season in the Premier League in addition to seven assists. Chelsea Top Four Hopes In Tatters After Everton … [Read more...]

Barcelona Legend Predicts Tough Semifinal Clash vs Liverpool

Former Barcelona defender Carles Puyol is certain that the Catalans will face a tough semifinal clash with Premier League giants Liverpool in the Champions League. The Barcelona legend talked about the tough Liverpool tie during an exclusive interview with popular media portal Goal. According to him, Jurgen Klopp and his players will pose a big problem to the Catalan giants' quest to win the treble this season. Barcelona are in the hunt for three trophies namely the Spanish La Liga, the Spanish Copa Del Rey and the Champions League. … [Read more...]

Fear Of Chasing Two Trophies Dismissed At Liverpool

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has dismissed the notion that the Reds are in a state of fear as they try to chase down two major trophies namely the Champions League and the Premier League. In his pre-match press conference on Friday ahead of the Premier League clash with Welsh side Cardiff City. Klopp and his Liverpool players travel to Wales to take on Cardiff City on Sunday evening with the Bluebirds fighting for survival in the Premier League. The Reds would be targeting the win that would continue their quest for a Premier League … [Read more...]

Klopp Sympathises With Rival After Devastating Champions League Exit

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has sympathised with rival manager Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City team after their cruel exit in the Champions League. The German tactician made this known during his pre-match press conference ahead of the crucial Premier League clash at Cardiff City on Sunday evening. Guardiola and Manchester City were dumped out of the Champions League on Wednesday night after their goal was disallowed during their quarterfinal second leg clash with North London giants Tottenham Hotspur. With the scores at 4-3, … [Read more...]

Club Legend Delighted With Klopp’s Impact At Liverpool

Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has hailed the impact of manager Jurgen Klopp at the club since he took charge of the team a little over three years ago. The Liverpool legend has been impressed with the German tactician since he was appointed the Reds manager in 2015. Ex-Spanish international Alonso talked extensively about Klopp during an interview with Nico Rosberg on Beyond Victory. According to him, he would have loved to play for Jurgen Klopp and that he’s a big fan of the former Borussia Dortmund and Mainz 05 manager. Why … [Read more...]

Liverpool Star Shuts Down Real Madrid Transfer Rumors

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has debunked transfer rumours linking him with a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid ahead of this summer’s transfer window. Mane shut down those transfer rumours in an interview with the Liverpool magazine. The Senegalese international further revealed that his target is to be a Premier League legend and that he wants to stay at Liverpool for the long haul. Sadio Mane has been in sensational form for Liverpool as the Reds target a double swoop. The Reds are on the hunt for both the Premier League title and … [Read more...]

Liverpool And Man City Are Miles Ahead Of Others

Premier League title challengers Liverpool and Manchester City are miles ahead of the other 18 teams in the top flight of English football according to the Cardiff City manager, Neil Warnock. The Cardiff City said this during his pre-match press conference ahead of the weekend’s Premier League clash with the Reds. Cardiff City will host Liverpool in one of their four remaining league games this season as they try to escape relegation from the Premier League after just one season in the top flight of English football. The Bluebirds gave … [Read more...]

Champions League: Liverpool Thrash Portuguese Opponents To Secure Last Four Berth

Premier League leaders Liverpool have secured a spot in the Champions League semifinals following the thumping win over their Portuguese opponents. Liverpool thrashed FC Porto 4-1 away from home in what was the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie. The Reds had earlier won the first leg at Anfield 2-0 with goals from Guinean international Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino. Brazilian attacker Firmino scored again in the second half to extend the Reds’ lead having come on as a second-half substitute for Divock Origi. Sadio … [Read more...]

Ex-Liverpool Attacker On Target Twice As Quadruple Dream Ends

Manchester City attacker Raheem Sterling continued his good goalscoring form for both club and country during the Champions League quarterfinal tie with North London giants Tottenham Hotspur after he scored two goals in the unfortunate aggregate defeat to their Premier League opponents. Sterling hit a first-half brace but it was not enough for Manchester City who crashed out of the Champions League via the away goals rule despite beating Spurs 4-3 in their Champions League quarterfinal second leg clash. Tottenham Hotspur had won the first leg … [Read more...]

Klopp Yet To Think About Champions League Duel With Messi

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed that he’s yet to think about how to stop Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi when both sides meet in the Champions League semifinals at the start of next month. This was the position of the Liverpool manager on Messi when he was asked during his post-match press conference after the FC Porto win. Liverpool setup a last four meeting with Messi and Barcelona after they thrashed FC Porto 4-1 in their Champions League quarterfinal second leg clash to secure a 6-1 aggregate win over the Portuguese … [Read more...]

Mane Equals African Record With Porto Strike

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane continued his good form for the Reds this season after he scored the opening goal during the convincing win over Portuguese champions FC Porto in the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie. Mane was amongst the goals as Liverpool thrashed FC Porto 4-1 at the Estadio Dragao on Wednesday night and a 6-1 aggregate win over the Portuguese outfit. The Senegalese international scored the opening goal of the game to take his knockout stage tally to 10 goals thus becoming the third African to reach that … [Read more...]

Champions League: Klopp Hails Fantastic Porto Performance

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has praised his players after their phenomenal performance against Portuguese champions FC Porto in the Champions League. Klopp hailed his side following the comprehensive win over FC Porto which sealed the Reds' semifinal berth. The German tactician was full of praise for his players during his post-match press conference after the Champions League second leg clash played at the Estadio Dragao. Liverpool had won the first leg 2-0 through first-half goals from Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino and they had to … [Read more...]

Long-term Injury Absentee To Return To Liverpool Squad

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that long-term injury absentee Joe Gomez will return to the Reds squad for their Champions League quarterfinal second leg clash with FC Porto on Wednesday night. Klopp revealed that Joe Gomez is ready for the Liverpool squad during his pre-match thoughts ahead of the game against Portuguese champions FC Porto. Joe Gomez could play a part in the game though he’s not expected to be named in the starting XI for the FC Porto game. Liverpool are in a good position to secure a last four place in the … [Read more...]

Liverpool Are The Best Team In Europe – Sergio Conceicao

FC Porto manager Sergio Conceicao has described Premier League leaders Liverpool as the best team in Europe following their phenomenal achievement on both the local and continental scenes. Sergio Conceicao talked about the quality of the Liverpool team during his pre-match press conference ahead of their Champions League clash on Wednesday night. The FC Porto manager would be hoping to lead his team to victory over Liverpool during the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie. The Reds have a comfortable lead over FC Porto … [Read more...]