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Everton Midfielder Relishing Merseyside Derby Clash With Liverpool

Everton midfielder Tom Davies is eagerly anticipating the Merseyside Derby clash with Liverpool as he hopes to put a dent in the Reds’ title challenge. In his pre-match thoughts via Goal, Tom Davies revealed that the target is to stop their rivals who are on course for a first Premier League title. He also pointed out that Everton are looking for consistency after failing to win successive league games since October. Tom Davies warmed up for the 200th Merseyside Derby with a comprehensive 3-0 victory at struggling Cardiff City and the … [Read more...]

Liverpool Star On Three-man Barcelona Transfer Shortlist

Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno has been named on a three-man transfer shortlist at Barcelona according to reports emanating from the Spanish media. The Spanish champions are said to be keen to sign a backup for first choice left-back Jordi Alba and they have drawn up a list of three players to that effect. Spanish media outlet Sport claim that the three-man shortlist includes Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno, Arsenal star Nacho Monreal and Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis. Jordi Alba is the undisputed first choice at left-back and … [Read more...]

Liverpool Warned Over Timo Werner Pursuit

Premier League leaders Liverpool have been cautioned in their chase for RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner according to reports coming out from the media in Germany. Timo Werner has been in superb form for his German Bundesliga club this season and that has led to interests from major European sides like Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. RB Leipzig CEO (Chief Executive Officer) Dietrich Mateschitz has told the interested clubs that Timo Werner won’t be sold at a cheap transfer fee. By the summer, Timo Werner will have just one year left … [Read more...]

Brendan Rodgers Reveals Why He Left Celtic For Leicester City

Former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed the reason behind his decision to leave Scottish champions Celtic for the Premier League. Brendan Rodgers was appointed the Leicester City manager on Tuesday night and he will take charge of his first game when the Foxes travel to London to take on Watford on Sunday. The former Liverpool manager was in attendance as Leicester City won their first game at home at the seventh time of asking with a 2-1 win over struggling Brighton and Hove Albion. Demarai Gray and Jamie Vardy were on target … [Read more...]

Sadio Mane Surprised At Central Striker Role

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane was very surprised when manager Jurgen Klopp told him that he will play in the central striker role for the game against Watford. Sadio Mane told Sky Sports that he was mightily surprised by the tactical switch from manager Jurgen Klopp. The Senegalese international narrated how Klopp informed the Liverpool squad how they will make a tactical switch to accommodate the absence of Roberto Firmino for the game against Watford on Wednesday night. Sadio Mane played the game as a central striker flanked by fellow … [Read more...]

Sadio Mane: Liverpool Attacker Makes Player Award Shortlist

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has been named on the eight-man shortlist for the Premier League Player of the Month Award for January 2019. The Senegalese international star has been in sensational form for Liverpool and his goals have been crucial to the Reds’ surge to the top of the table as they bid to win the Premier League title for the first time. Mane scored four goals in four league games in January including a brace against Watford on Wednesday night. The two goals against the Hornets took his Premier League goal tally to 14 for this … [Read more...]

Liverpool Mojo Is Back Ahead Of Everton Clash

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson is sure that the Reds are back to their best following the big win over Watford in their last league game. The Reds produced one of their best performances of the season as they thrashed an in-form Watford side to keep their place at the summit of the Premier League table. In his latest interview via Goal, Scottish national team captain Robertson has warned opposition teams that the Liverpool spark is back. Andy Robertson weighed in with two assists as Liverpool secured a comprehensive victory over the … [Read more...]

Liverpool Send Scouts To Watch Abdulkadir Omur

Five-time European champions Liverpool have reportedly firmed up their interest in highly rated Turkish midfielder Abdulkadir Omur. Abdulkadir Omur plays his club football for Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor at the moment. According to the publication from popular British media outlet TalkSport, Liverpool registered their interest in the young midfielder by sending scouts to watch the player in action for Trabzonspor. Omur, 19, has enjoyed a breakthrough season for Trabzonspor and his form has attracted the interest of several European … [Read more...]

How Liverpool Players Can Become Legends

Former Liverpool midfielder Paul Ince has told the Reds’ players that they can become legends at the club if they manage to beat Manchester City to the Premier League title. Liverpool are yet to win the Premier League title despite their illustrious history. The Reds are arguably the most successful team in England after winning five European titles and 18 league titles but the Premier League trophy has been elusive. They have not won the league since it was revamped into the Premier League format at the start of the 1992/93 season. Paul … [Read more...]

Why Virgil Van Dijk Will Win PFA Player Award

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has backed teammate Virgil Van Dijk for the PFA Player of the Year Award as he described him as the best defender in world football. In his recent interview monitored by Goal, Andy Robertson praised the quality of Dutch international Van Dijk adding that the former Celtic and Southampton star is a key player for Liverpool in their quest to win the Premier League title for the first time in their history. Virgil Van Dijk has been a mainstay of the Liverpool team since his transfer last year. Liverpool To … [Read more...]

No Focus On Man City – Klopp On Title Race

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed that he’s not thinking about Premier League champions Manchester City in the race for the league title. Klopp, while speaking in post-match press conference after the Watford game, revealed that his one and only focus is on his team. Liverpool produced one of their best performances of the season as they scored five goals against the Hornets in a 5-0 win at Anfield. The win ensured that Liverpool maintain their one-point lead at the top of the table ahead of Premier League champions Manchester … [Read more...]

Mane Plays Down ‘Wonder’ Backheel Goal

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has played down the wonder goal he scored against Watford in their Premier League clash at Anfield on Wednesday night. The Senegalese international had opened the scoring in the ninth minute off a fantastic cross from the impressive Trent Alexander-Arnold to set Liverpool on their way to a thumping 5-0 win over the Hornets. Mane then improvised for the Reds’ second goal in the 20th minute by back-heeling the ball over Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster and into the back of the net off another pass from young England … [Read more...]

Klopp Hails Special Night For Trent Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has praised the impact of young defender Trent Alexander-Arnold during the Reds’ Premier League victory over Watford. Trent Alexander-Arnold was in superb form as he provided three assists to help Liverpool to a comprehensive 5-0 win over the Hornets in their quest for the Premier League title. After the game, Jurgen Klopp praised the defender for his performance in his post-match interview after the Watford game at Anfield as he said that it was a special night for the England international player. Trent … [Read more...]

Sadio Mane Breaks Personal Record After Watford Brace

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has set a new personal record for the number of goals scored in the Premier League in a season after he netted a brace in the comprehensive win over Watford on Wednesday night. The Reds maintained their lead at the top of the Premier League table with the 5-0 win over the Hornets. Senegalese international Sadio Mane scored a brace as he helped his Liverpool team to a second league victory in five games. The brace against Watford took his goal tally to 14 in the Premier League. Copy linkOle Gunnar Solskjaer … [Read more...]

Trent Alexander-Arnold Sets New Premier League Record In Watford Win

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold became the youngest player to produce a hattrick of assists during the Premier League win over Watford on Wednesday night. The England international right-back set up three goals in the crucial victory over the Hornets to become the youngest player to achieve that feat at the age of 20 years and in a span of 143 days. Alexander-Arnold doubled his assist count with the hattrick of assists against Watford. He now has six assists in 18 league appearances this term. Apart from Eden Hazard, this … [Read more...]

Mohamed Salah Picks Premier League Title Over Individual Accolade

Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah has revealed that his preference is to win the Premier League title ahead of any individual accolade. Salah said this while he was fielding questions from Sky Sports reporters ahead of the crucial Premier League clash at home to in-form Watford. The Hornets warmed up for their visit to Anfield with a thumping win over Cardiff City. Watford scored five goals away from home for the first time in the Premier League as they thrashed Welsh side Cardiff City 5-1 at the Cardiff City Stadium on Friday evening. … [Read more...]

Liverpool Handed Big Injury Boost In Defence

Premier League title challengers Liverpool have been handed a big boost in the title race following the news that key defender Joe Gomez will return to the Liverpool squad at the end of next month. His injury status was confirmed by Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp who revealed that the England international should be ready to play for Liverpool after the international break in March. The ex-Charlton Athletic player could return for the Reds’ huge clash with Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on March 31. How this youngster began his journey to … [Read more...]

Sigurdsson Will Show His Quality Against Liverpool – Marco Silva

Everton manager Marco Silva is certain that midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson will show his quality in the colours of the Toffees ahead of their upcoming league clash with Merseyside rivals Liverpool. Everton will take on Premier League title chasers Liverpool in a Matchweek 29 clash at Goodison Park on the weekend. Marco Silva praised the impact of Sigurdsson during his post-match press conference after the thumping win over Welsh side Cardiff City which served as a perfect dress rehearsal for the Reds game. He was reacting to the performance of … [Read more...]

Midfielder Calls For Total Liverpool Focus In Title Bid

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has called for total focus and concentration from his teammates in their quest to win the Premier League title. The Reds have 18 league titles from the Old Division but they are yet to win the Premier League trophy since English top flight football was revamped ahead of the 1992/93 season. Naby Keita made a rallying call for a focused and concentrated title charge in a chat with the official website of Liverpool. The Guinean international midfielder could win the Premier League title in his debut campaign for … [Read more...]

Premier League Title: This Is Not Our Last Chance – Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has fired back at his critics as the Reds edge closer to a first Premier League title as well as a first league title since 1990. Klopp revealed this season that it won’t be the last chance for Liverpool to win a first Premier League title. The German tactician said this in his pre-match thoughts for the all-important Premier League clash with Watford at Anfield on Wednesday night. Klopp and his boys have come in under serious criticism for letting their lead slip up just one point at the top of the Premier … [Read more...]

Klopp Rally Liverpool Troops For Watford Clash

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has made a rallying cry to his players ahead of the crucial Premier League clash with in-form Watford on Wednesday night. German tactician Klopp told the Liverpool website that they must take advantage of their current status on the league table in the race for the Premier League title. Liverpool secured the top spot on the Premier League table after a goalless draw at the home of rivals Manchester United on Sunday. The Manchester United result was enough to take Liverpool one point ahead of defending … [Read more...]

John Hartson Warns Brendan Rodgers About Leicester City Job

Former Celtic striker John Hartson has sounded a note of caution to former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers about the Leicester City job. Celtic manager Rodgers has emerged as the favourite for the Leicester City job in the last 24 hours following the dismissal of Claude Puel on Sunday morning. Celtic legend Hartson warned Brendan Rodgers about the Foxes’ managerial job in a chat with the Evening News as monitored by Goal. He also pointed out that though Leicester City owners are wealthy, Scottish Champions Celtic are a bigger … [Read more...]

No Liverpool Return For ‘Unsettled’ Coutinho

Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy is certain that the club has no interest in re-signing Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho who has endured a frustrating spell at the Spanish club till date. The Reds legend told Sportingbet that the Coutinho transfer to Liverpool are just mere rumours before adding that the club won’t sell star player Mohamed Salah who’s attracting the interest of Italian Serie A Champions Juventus. Earlier this month, news broke from the Italian media that the Old Lady want Egyptian national team talisman Salah in a … [Read more...]

Andy Robertson Demands Improvement Ahead Of Watford Clash

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has urged his teammates to step up in the Premier League title race as they welcome Watford to Anfield on Wednesday night. Scottish international skipper Robertson wants big improvement for the games ahead starting with the Watford clash at home as he pointed out that the Reds have lost a little bit of spark in recent games. In his latest interview monitored by popular media outlet Goal, Andy Robertson also expressed his delight with the fact that Liverpool are one point clear at the top of the table after the … [Read more...]

Brendan Rodgers In Talks For Leicester City Job

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is in talks with Premier League club Leicester City over the vacant managerial position at the club. The Foxes are without a manager after Claude Puel was sacked on Sunday morning following a return of six league games without a single victory at home. His last game in charge of Leicester City was on Saturday evening when the Foxes were thrashed 4-1 at home by London club Crystal Palace. Ivorian international attacker Wilfried Zaha scored a brace to condemn the Foxes to their biggest home defeat in the Premier … [Read more...]