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Liverpool Handed Big Boost In Premier League Title Race

Five-time European champions Liverpool have been handed a big boost in the race for the Premier League title following major injury news from title rivals Manchester City. Ahead of their Premier League meeting with Cardiff City at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola revealed that star player Sergio Aguero will miss the home game. Guardiola gave an injury update on Sergio Aguero during his pre-match press conference ahead of the Cardiff City game. Sergio Aguero had earlier limped out of the Citizens' … [Read more...]

Ex-Spurs Star Demands Goalkeeping Change After Liverpool Error

Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jermaine Jenas has urged Mauricio Pochettino to make a change in the goalkeeping area of the team after the latest mistake from Hugo Lloris against the Reds at the weekend. Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur were heading for a share of the spoils before French World Cup winner Lloris fumbled the ball into the net off Toby Alderweireld on the stroke of full-time to give the Reds a crucial victory in the title race. Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino had earlier given the hosts a 13th minute lead before fellow … [Read more...]

Reason Behind Late Liverpool Winners Revealed

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has revealed the reason behind the late winners witnessed at Anfield this season following the last-minute victory over Champions League chasers Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend. In his post-match reaction to the game as monitored by Goal, Andy Robertson credited the Liverpool belief for the late winners for the Reds in the Premier League. The Scottish national team skipper played his part for Liverpool in the slim win over Spurs. He provided the assist for the opening goal scored by Roberto Firmino in the … [Read more...]

Liverpool Defender Praised After Tottenham Display

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has shown high praise on Reds teammate Virgil Van Dijk after his impressive performance in the big win over Tottenham Hotspur. The Reds beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in front of their home fans to secure Premier League summit at the expense of title rivals Manchester City. Dutch defender Virgil Van Dijk was one of the best players on the pitch and he has rightfully received high praise from his fellow defender. Trent Alexander-Arnold talked about the quality that Van Dijk possesses in an interview with … [Read more...]

Hugo Lloris Apologises After Error vs Liverpool

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has apologised for his error which handed Premier League title chasers, Liverpool, a 2-1 win on the stroke of full-time. The game was heading towards a stalemate until his slip-up cost his side dearly. Hugo Lloris fumbled a tame Mohamed Salah into the path of teammate Toby Alderweireld who put through his own net, unfortunately. The French World Cup winner is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League but he has been shaky at times this season as highlighted by the game … [Read more...]

Pochettino Maintains Top-four Quest Despite Liverpool Loss

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino is adamant that his team will qualify for Champions League football via the league despite the defeat to Liverpool on Sunday evening. Pochettino and Spurs saw their top-four hopes diminish at Anfield against the Reds following a 2-1 defeat at the hands of title-chasers Liverpool. The result made it four defeats in five Premier League games for the North London club. Tottenham Hotspur were initially in the picture for the title until the recent run of poor results. In his post-match reaction … [Read more...]

Liverpool Boss Urges Players To Maintain Fight For PL Title

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has called on his players to keep on fighting till the end of the season in the keenly contested race for the Premier League title. The Reds are in a two-way fight for the Premier League (PL) title with defending champions Manchester City. The Citizens won the Premier League title without much challenge last season but this season has been different in their quest to retain the title. Liverpool have proven to be a serious challenger to their bid to win the Premier League title for the second successive … [Read more...]

Klopp Rues Tottenham Goal Despite Win

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was not delighted with the way his side conceded their 19th league goal of the season against Tottenham Hotspur. Klopp and Liverpool were able to win the Premier League clash with Spurs despite the goal scored by Tottenham Hotspur attacker Lucas Moura in the second half. In his post-match reaction to the 2-1 win over Tottenham at home, Klopp complained about the goal scored by the visitors before praising his players for the late goal scored via a Toby Alderweireld own goal. The Liverpool manager went on to … [Read more...]

Liverpool Defender Allays Ankle Injury Fears

Liverpool fans were left in a state of worry after star defender Virgil Van Dijk sustained an ankle injury during the win over Tottenham Hotspur, but they can heave a sigh of relief after the Dutch international centre back revealed that the problem is not serious. Van Dijk told Sky Sports after the game that he expects to be fit for the next league game. The former Celtic and Groningen defender sustained the injury while he was trying to stop French midfielder Moussa Sissoko from scoring in the second half of the Reds’ Premier League clash at … [Read more...]

Lloris Error Secures Premier League Summit For Liverpool

Liverpool have gone to the top of the table in the Premier League after a dramatic win over Tottenham Hotspur in their Premier League clash at Anfield on Sunday evening. The Reds had to dig deep to secure the three points at stake at the expense of Champions League chasers Tottenham Hotspur via a 2-1 win. Brazilian international Roberto Firmino gave Liverpool a well deserved first-half lead off a cross from left-back Andy Robertson. Liverpool held on to that lead until Lucas Moura equalised for the visitors in the last quarter of the … [Read more...]

Betting Preview: Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur: Slight Advantage For Hosts

Five-time European champions Liverpool have their work cut out in the quest to keep up with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table with a league game against North London giants Tottenham Hotspur on the horizon. Liverpool and Manchester City are almost inseparable in the race for the Premier League title. Manchester City sealed top spot earlier on Saturday with a straightforward 2-0 win over Fulham away from home and Liverpool will have to beat Spurs to reclaim their position back. The Reds started the weekend as the top … [Read more...]

Ex-Liverpool Playmaker Considering Barcelona Exit

Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho is said to be mulling over his future at the club according to the reports coming out of the Spanish media. The former Liverpool player has not had the best of time at Barcelona since his expensive transfer at the start of last year. Spanish media outlet Sport claimed that the Brazilian international is seriously thinking about leaving the club just over a year after his transfer. Philippe Coutinho joined Barcelona In January 2018 in a deal reported to be around €160m. His transfer from Liverpool to … [Read more...]

Barcelona Leading Race For 15-Goal Liverpool Target

Spanish La Liga giants Barcelona are leading the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic according to reports emanating from the media in Spain. Luka Jovic is a Serbian international and he has been turning heads on the European football scene with his performances for German Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt. The 21-year-old is one of the most sought-after young talents in Europe. According to the publication from trusted Spanish newspaper Marca, Barcelona are in the driving seat in the race to sign Luka Jovic. The Serbian … [Read more...]

Van Dijk Reveals Why He Joined Liverpool

Dutch international defender Virgil Van Dijk has revealed the reason behind his decision to sign for Premier League table-toppers Liverpool. Van Dijk, 27, became the most expensive defender in the history of world football when Liverpool splashed a whopping sum of £75m on him. Liverpool signed Van Dijk from fellow Premier League club Southampton after a protracted transfer saga. Southampton had issues with the Reds' manner of approach but both parties settled their differences thus paving the way for the player to move to Anfield at the … [Read more...]

Full-Strength Team Key To Title Challenge – Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has highlighted the importance of having a fully fit squad ahead of the business end of the season. In his pre-match press conference on Friday, Klopp pointed out that a full-strength squad is key to their Premier League challenge. Ex-Borussia Dortmund and Mainz 05 manager Klopp held his last press conference before the crucial Premier League game with Tottenham Hotspur. Liverpool are at the Premier League summit ahead of rivals Manchester City after the 2-1 win over London club Fulham and a similar result at … [Read more...]

Liverpool Is Right To Spend £75m On Van Dijk

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has sided with Liverpool following the transfer splurge made to sign Dutch international centre back Virgil Van Dijk. The Reds paid a world record transfer fee for a defender to sign Virgil Van Dijk from fellow Premier League club Southampton at the start of last season. The Premier League leaders splashed the sum of £75m on the former Groningen FC of Holland player. In his pre-match press conference on Friday ahead of the crucial Premier League meeting with Liverpool on Sunday evening, … [Read more...]

Tottenham Dealt Double Injury Blow Ahead Of Liverpool Clash

North London giants Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a double injury blow in midfield ahead of their Premier League clash with table-toppers Liverpool. Tottenham travel to Merseyside to take on Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday evening in a crucial league clash that will go a long way to determine the fate of the two sides as far as their respective targets are concerned. Liverpool are chasing the Premier League title while their opponents Tottenham Hotspur are hunting down a Champions League spot in the wake of their poor run which saw them … [Read more...]

Mane Is Ready For Real Madrid Transfer

Southampton midfielder Oriol Romeu is certain that former teammate Sadio Mane is ready for a big move to outgoing European champions Real Madrid. Romeu played with Sadio Mane at Southampton before the Senegalese international star joined the Reds in the summer of 2016 for a fee believed to be around £34m. The former Barcelona player spoke about Mane in a chat with trusted Spanish newspaper Marca as he revealed that the Liverpool forward has the required quality to thrive at Real Madrid. Oriol Romeu knows all about the quality needed to play … [Read more...]

Liverpool Handling Title Pressure Well

Former Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt believes that the current players are handling the pressure of the Premier League title bid well. Kuyt is backing on the Liverpool players to deliver their first title in 29 years. Liverpool last won the league title in the English top flight during the 1989/90 season when it was still the Old Division. Ex-Dutch international Kuyt talked about Liverpool and the Premier League title in a chat with the London Evening Standard. Dirk Kuyt said that the pressure of getting results in football is high and … [Read more...]

Liverpool Prepared For Setbacks In Title Race

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed that his players are ready to deal with setbacks in their bid for the Premier League title. According to him, they won’t be surprised by those setbacks if adequate preparation has already been done to chat them. Klopp went on to cite the Fulham example in their last league game in the Premier League. Liverpool had taken a first-half lead through the in form Sadio Mane who scored his 11th goal in as many games before former player Ryan Babel capitalised on a mix-up between Virgil Van Dijk and … [Read more...]

Oxlade-Chamberlain Backed To Make Positive Impact On Liverpool Injury Return

Liverpool midfielder James Milner has backed Reds teammate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to make a positive impact on the team upon his return from injury. The ex-England international believes that the former Arsenal player can make a telling contribution in the quest to win major honours in both the Premier League and the Champions League. Milner told the Liverpool website that the injury returnee has a role to play between now and the end of this season. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been ruled out of action for the better part of last year. … [Read more...]

Mane Praised For Goalscoring Impact At Liverpool

Former Liverpool winger Luis Garcia has praised the impact of Sadio Mane at the club following his phenomenal goalscoring form in front of goal. Luis Garcia was a key member of the Liverpool squad that won the 2005 Champions League final at the expense of Italian Serie A giants AC Milan. The Reds had to come from behind after AC Milan had taken a 3-0 lead at halftime. Liverpool scored three goals in six second-half minutes before prevailing on penalties. Luis Garcia knows all about goalscoring and he has been impressed with the form of … [Read more...]

Mane Proved His Class Against Mali

Senegalese midfielder Cheikh Ndoye has praised international teammate Sadio Mane after his heroics during the friendly game with the Eagles of Mali on Tuesday night. Sadio Mane was the catalyst for Senegal who came from behind to beat Mali 2-1 in their international friendly clash at the Stage Leopold Senghor in Dakar earlier this week. In his recent interview monitored by Goal, Ndoye revealed that Sadio Mane showed his class against the Malians. Sadio Mane started the Mali game on the bench before he came on with his side trailing 1-0 to a … [Read more...]

Liverpool Star Made Top Transfer Priority At Real Madrid

Liverpool fans have to worry about the prospect of losing one of their star forwards following the news that Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid are lurking around the corner and are ready to pounce on him. Reports coming out of Spain claim that Real Madrid want to sign in-form Liverpool player Sadio Mane this summer and that they have made him their top transfer priority. Senegalese international star Mane is one-third of the famed Liverpool front trio with Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino make up the deadly front trio at Liverpool. This … [Read more...]

Bayern Had To Spend After Liverpool Defeat

Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthaus has leapt to the defence of his former club after they paid a club-record fee for Lucas Hernandez. The Bavarian giants had confirmed that Lucas Hernandez will be joining the club from Spanish La Liga giants Atletico Madrid in the summer. The transfer for the French international defender makes it the most expensive in the illustrious history of Bayern Munich. The German champions signed the Atletico Madrid utility defender for €80m which is almost twice the previous record held by compatriot Corentin … [Read more...]