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Betting Preview: Liverpool vs Chelsea: Hosts Slight Favourites

Premier League leaders Liverpool face nemesis Chelsea hoping to avoid a repeat of history after the same opponent derailed their title challenge five years ago. Chelsea were the spoilers for the Reds when they challenged for the Premier League title under Brendan Rodgers during the 2013/14 season. Liverpool were in a fantastic position ahead of Manchester City and a draw at home to Chelsea could have been enough for the Merseysiders with two games left to play. In the end, that Chelsea game was characterised by the infamous slip by Reds … [Read more...]

Klopp Bags Premier League Manager Award

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been named the Premier League Manager of the Month for March after leading the Reds to the top of the table. Klopp led his Liverpool team to three wins and one draw from four games in the month under review as the Reds maintained their charge for a first league title since the 1989/90 season (29 years and counting). The former Borussia Dortmund and Mainz 05 boss saw off four other candidates to win the award. The German tactician saw off title rival Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, Everton boss Marco … [Read more...]

Liverpool Midfielder Draws Praise From Fellow African

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has been praised for his recent performances for the Reds in recent weeks. Guinean international Naby Keita was lauded by Liverpool teammate Sadio Mane in a recent interview monitored by Goal as he revealed that the best is yet to come from the former RB Leipzig star in the wake of his recent performances for Liverpool. Senegalese international Mane also revealed that the goals scored by Naby Keita is a confidence booster. Naby Keita has scored two goals in as many games for Liverpool in all competitions. … [Read more...]

In-Demand Liverpool Target Hits Treble In Europa League Win

Benfica youngster Joao Felix was undoubtedly the best player on the Europa League scene last night after he scored a treble in the win over German Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt. The Portuguese teen sensation scored three goals as Benfica beat 10-man Frankfurt 4-2 at home in the first leg of their quarterfinal tie in the Europa League. Portuguese giants Benfica took a big step towards clinching a semifinal berth at the expense of their German club. The hosts were handed a good opportunity to take the lead when Eintracht Frankfurt … [Read more...]

Liverpool Skipper Narrates How He Requested For Role Change

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has revealed how he requested a role change at the club as the Reds eye major honours in two competitions. Jordan Henderson and Liverpool are chasing honours in both the Champions League and the Premier League. In his latest interview via Goal, Jordan Henderson revealed that he requested for a change in role from a no 6 to a no 8. The England international midfielder excelled as a box-to-box midfielder for his country during the March 2019 set of Euro 2020 qualifiers and he has now assumed the same role … [Read more...]

Liverpool Future Plans On Hold For 31-Year-Old Shot Stopper

Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet has revealed that his future plans are on the back burner as the Reds chase down honours in two major competitions. Mignolet and Liverpool can still end the season with two trophies with the Merseysiders still in the Champions League and the Premier League. The Reds are closing in on a last four berth in the Champions League after beating Portuguese champions FC Porto 2-0 at home in the first leg of their quarterfinal tie. The second leg is scheduled to take place in Portugal next week on Wednesday. … [Read more...]

Liverpool Join Race To Sign 22-Year-Old Ajax Attacker

Premier League leaders Liverpool have joined the race to sign highly-rated Ajax Amsterdam attacker David Neres according to widespread reports in the media. Goal revealed that the Merseysiders are surprisingly interested in a move for the Brazilian player. David Neres has caught the eye with a series of impressive performances for his Dutch Eredivisie side this term, especially in the Champions League. The 22-year-old was in devastating form as he scored one of the goals in a 4-1 win over Real Madrid in the second leg of their last 16 tie … [Read more...]

Liverpool Star Makes Champions League Award Shortlist

Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino has been named on the four-man shortlist for the Champions League Player of the Week after the first set of quarterfinal games. The first legs of the four last eight ties in the Champions League were held on Tuesday night and Wednesday night. The UEFA have unveiled four nominees for the Player of the Week Award including Reds player Roberto Firmino. Apart from Firmino, Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-Min, Ajax Amsterdam midfielder Frankie De Jong and Barcelona defender Gerard Pique also made the … [Read more...]

Liverpool Loanee Backs Reds For Premier League Title

Derby County winger Harry Wilson has thrown his weight behind parent club Liverpool over Premier League champions Manchester City in the race for the league title. Liverpool and Manchester City are battling for the right to win the Premier League title and Welsh international Harry Wilson thinks that the Reds can see off the holders to win a first league title in almost three decades. Harry Wilson talked about Liverpool and their title challenge in a chat with media outlet S4C. Ex-Chelsea Boss Named 13th Highest-Paid Manager Liverpool … [Read more...]

Liverpool Favourites To Sign Young Chelsea Winger – Report

Premier League leaders have emerged as the surprise favourites to sign young Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi according to the publication from the TalkSport. The player’s future at Chelsea is in doubt with just over a year left on his contract at the club and several European clubs are interested in him. Major European sides like Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Liverpool have all been credited with an interest in the young England international. Callum Hudson-Odoi has seen his status soar in recent weeks after he … [Read more...]

Klopp Delighted With 1st Leg Advantage vs FC Porto

Jurgen Klopp has expressed his delight with the first leg advantage against Portuguese champions, FC Porto, as the Reds target their sixth title this season. Klopp led five-time European champions Liverpool to a 2-0 win over FC Porto at home in what was the first leg of their Champions League last eight tie. In his post-match reaction to the straightforward win, Klopp told reporters that he’s delighted with the first leg result before adding that he would have taken a 2-0 win before the first leg meeting at Anfield. Liverpool took the lead … [Read more...]

Naby Keita Praised After Champions League Heroics

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has drawn high praise from one of his Reds teammates after his heroics against Portuguese champions FC Porto in their Champions League quarterfinal tie. Naby Keita was one of the Reds’ top performers against FC Porto in the first leg of their last eight tie. After the game, Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk praised Naby Keita following his performance for the Merseysiders. Van Dijk is delighted with Naby Keita and that the Guinean international player is finally showing his quality in the colours of … [Read more...]

Champions League: Klopp Praises His Skipper After Porto Win

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was full of praise for his captain after his impressive outing against Portuguese champions FC Porto in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson was outstanding as he led the Reds to a fantastic first leg lead over their Portuguese opponents in their Champions League last eight tie. In his post-match press conference after the 2-0 win over FC Porto, Klopp praised England international Henderson and how he has been able to adapt to a new role. Jurgen Klopp narrated how Jordan … [Read more...]

Liverpool Defender Sets Sights On Two Trophies

Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk believes that the Reds can go all the way in two competitions namely the Premier League and the Champions League. Van Dijk talked up the possibility of winning two trophies in his post-match reaction after his team saw off FC Porto in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie. Liverpool had earlier moved a step a close to a semifinal berth with a 2-0 win over the Portuguese champions courtesy first-half goals from Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino. After the game, Dutch international Van Dijk … [Read more...]

Champions League: Liverpool Close In On Last Four Berth After Porto Win

Merseyside giants Liverpool have moved closer to the last four of the Champions League after their straightforward victory over Portuguese champions FC Porto in what was the first leg of their quarterfinal tie. Liverpool beat the Portuguese team 2-0 to take charge of their Champions League last eight tie. The Reds took an early lead in the fifth minute through the in-form Naby Keita before Roberto Firmino added a second goal on 26 minutes. Naby Keita has now scored two goals in his last two games for Liverpool despite going scoreless since … [Read more...]

Salah Joins Others On Team Of The Week Shortlist

Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah has been named as one of the eleven players that made the Team of the Week for the latest set of Premier League games at the weekend. The Egyptian international star made the list of players compiled by popular media outlet Goal for Matchweek 33 games. Mohamed Salah made a welcomed return to scoring form in the Premier League win over Southampton on Friday night as Liverpool came from a goal down to secure the three points on offer. Betting Preview: Augsburg vs Borussia Dortmund: Away Win On The … [Read more...]

Sterling Deserves Player Of The Year Award – Liverpool Defender

Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk has revealed that Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling is worthy of being named the PFA Player of the Year Award recipient for this season. Dutch international centre back Van Dijk told popular media platform FourFourTwo that he voted for Raheem Sterling before adding that the England international has improved as a player. The former Southampton and Groningen player went on to say that he would have voted for Bernardo Silva or any other Manchester City player. Virgil Van Dijk and Raheem Sterling are … [Read more...]

Liverpool Coach Hints Interest In Wolves Star

Liverpool coach Pep Lijnders has hinted that the Reds could be interested in a move for highly-rated Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Ruben Neves ahead of this summer’s transfer window. Pep Lijnders is no stranger to Ruben Neves having worked with the midfielder when he was at Portuguese champions FC Porto between 2008 and 2014. The Reds told Portuguese newspaper O’Jogo about the qualities possessed by Ruben Neves who has been a key player for Wolves this season in their first campaign back with the big boys of English football. Ruben … [Read more...]

Ex-Liverpool Star Will Stay At Barcelona For THIS Reason

Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho has ruled out a return to the Premier League despite the numerous transfer reports linking him with a move back to England. According to the publication from Goal, Coutinho told reporters that he will stay at Barcelona beyond this season. The Brazilian international says he has unfinished business at the Nou Camp. Coutinho has been touted as a possible transfer addition for Premier League sides like Chelsea, Manchester United and former club Liverpool. The former Inter Milan player has been under … [Read more...]

RB Leipzig Eyeing Replacement For Liverpool Target

German Bundesliga club RB Leipzig are eyeing a replacement for striker Timo Werner this summer according to widespread media reports. As reported by Football Insider, RB Leipzig want to sign one of the Chelsea players on loan this summer as a direct replacement for the aforementioned Werner. German international Werner is expected to leave RB Leipzig this summer with several clubs including Liverpool keen to sign him. Apart from Liverpool, Timo Werner has also been linked to major European clubs like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Borussia … [Read more...]

Liverpool To Offer 23-Year-Old Striker New Deal

Five-time European champions Liverpool have concluded plans to offer striker Divock Origi a new deal at the club according to widespread reports in the media. The Football Insider claimed that Reds manager Jurgen Klopp has been impressed with Divock Origi this season and he’s ready to reward him with a new contract. Klopp has been impressed with his attitude in the Liverpool training. Divock Origi has few months left on his current deal with Liverpool having signed for the club in 2014. The 23-year-old Belgian international player joined … [Read more...]

Title Race: Manchester City Are Stronger Than Liverpool

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte is certain that the Citizens will retain their Premier League title at the expense of rivals Liverpool. Manchester City and Liverpool are in a two-way race for the Premier League trophy and Laporte believes that his team has the quality required to beat the Reds to the league title. Aymeric Laporte talked about the Premier League title race in a recent interview with Telefoot. According to him, Manchester City are stronger than Liverpool. The Reds presently occupy top spot on the Premier League … [Read more...]

Betting Preview: Liverpool vs FC Porto: Home Win Likely

Premier League leaders Liverpool turn their attention to Europe when they host Portuguese champions FC Porto in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie. The Reds will play FC Porto at Anfield on Tuesday night in the first leg before the second leg clash billed for Portugal next week Wednesday. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has talked about the need for his team to fight for major honours on both the Premier League and Champions League fronts and he would be hoping that his players can produce a big European night giant their … [Read more...]

Ex-Liverpool Star Suffers Injury In Serie A Win

Juventus midfielder Emre Can could be set for a spell on the sidelines after he sustained an injury during the win over rivals AC Milan in their Italian Serie A meeting on Saturday. Emre Can sustained an ankle injury during a collision with AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie and he had to be replaced in the 25th minute as a result. The former Liverpool player was subbed on for German international Sami Khedira who was making his return after almost two months out with irregular heartbeat. The injury to Emre Can is a new problem for Juventus … [Read more...]

Champions League: Liverpool Won’t Underrate FC Porto

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said that the Reds won’t underrate their next Champions League opponents FC Porto whom they meet over two legs in the next 10 days. Klopp and Liverpool play host to FC Porto in their Champions League quarterfinal tie first leg clash at Anfield on Tuesday night before the return leg in Portugal on April 17. Ahead of Tuesday’s first leg, the Liverpool manager told reporters that his players won’t lack motivation for the FC Porto before adding that it’s only their second season in the Champions League unlike … [Read more...]