Video: Going back in history - How Liverpool players celebrated in the dressing room after lifting the UCL in 2005 The UEFA champions league is considered the biggest trophy to be won by football clubs in Europe. While some football clubs have lifted the trophy several times, some other clubs are yet to lift it. The last time Liverpool lifted the much adored UEFA champions league trophy was back in 2005, almost 13 years ago. Liverpool lifted the trophy during the reign of Stephen Gerrard, Carragher among others. 2005 Champions league final had taken place between Liverpool and Italian side, AC Milan. AC Milan was leading the match with 3 goals to nothing in the first half but Liverpool took their chances in the second half with Gerrard adding the … [Read more...]
Mkhitaryan makes surprise claim about Wenger and Emery
One would expect Arsenal midfielder, Henrikh Mkhitaryan to have his preference when asked to pick who is best between former Manager, Arsene Wenger and current boss, Unai Emery but it has not gone the way we expected. The American says he does not have any preference between both coaches, noting that he will not mind any of them as his manager. Mkhitaryan who was signed to the Emirates by the Frenchman in January made 17 appearances under Wenger and has continued to get the nod under Emery, starting in three out of four Premier League games this season. However, the former Manchester United man says he is a happy man under the Spanish manager still. The 29-year-old is happy to be part of the history of the club as big and popular as Arsenal, stressing … [Read more...]
Unai Emery handed season target
It might be too early to give a call on the Arsenal season, but it is evident that the start of the season has been quite slow. So far, the team has seen two wins and two defeats, making them little behind in the title race. Arsenal have got a new manager, Unai Emery who took over from Wenger after the Frenchman’s 22-year-reign at the club. The major achievement of the new boss will be returning the London club back to playing in the Champions League and that is now being threatened with the current position of the club on the log. In order to make this achievable, Paul Merson has advised the Spaniard that his target should be winning the Europa League this season as that will be a more easier way of returning to Champions League football. Emery has … [Read more...]
Champions League: Neymar Jnr may be in for a big surprise at Liverpool
Champions League: Neymar Jnr may be in for a big surprise at Liverpool World most expensive player, Neymar Junior may have fallen into a trap following his recent statement where he wrote off English football club, Liverpool from the top four on the EPL. The Brazil international disclosed that Man City, Man Utd, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur will top the table. It looks as though Neymar Jnr is not properly informed about the new Liverpool squad. The Reds under Jurgen Klopp have risen to be one of the strongest and feared squad in Europe as at now. Liverpool have been in the top four of the EPL for two seasons back to back and currently, they top the EPL table. Well, the Brazil international may be in for a big surprise as his club, Paris Saint … [Read more...]
UEFA Champions League: Jurgen Klopp gives his verdict as Liverpool fall in pot C
UEFA Champions League: Jurgen Klopp gives his verdict as Liverpool fall in pot C Jurgen Klopp UEFA Champion League Yesterday at France, Monaco to be precise, the pot for teams to play in this season UEFA Champions League was unveiled. Last season finalists, Liverpool fell in pot C but the Group is quite a difficult one for the Reds. Apart from Liverpool, other football clubs in the pot C are French club Paris Saint Germain, Italian club, Napoli and Red Belgrade. Liverpool, who had managed to make it to the final last season after they were defeated by Real Madrid will find the group stage quite difficult this season. However, Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp has given his verdict on the match. The German disclosed he never had any club in mind … [Read more...]
Biggest Nightmare for Liverpool as they fall in pot 3 of the Champions League
Biggest Nightmare for Liverpool as they fall in pot 3 of the Champions League. The various team to play in the UEFA Champions League for this season are set to be unveiled on Thursday afternoon by 5 pm. However, defeated finalist Liverpool have landed in the third pot where they are likely to face one of the past winners - Barcelona, Borrusia Dortmund and Inter Milan. Liverpool fans lament losing out on £22m-rated player Tottenham Hotspur fans to Jose Mourinho 'You are not the special one' Jurgen Klopp gives reason as to why he is yet to start £43m-rated midfielder Liverpool are quite unlucky this time around and playing in pot 2 will have been better for them. Pot 1 is meant for Football clubs that have once lifted the UEFA Champions League … [Read more...]
Man United Can Win The Champions League – Liverpool Hero
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard believes Manchester United can make England happy this season by coming home with the Champions League. The former England captain feels Man United manager Jose Mourinho has all it takes to steer the red devils to Champions League glory this term. Manchester United won CSKA Moscow 2-1 on Tuesday evening at Old Trafford, thanks to goals from the duo of Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashford in the second half. The Old Trafford club are through to the knockout stage of the tournament, finishing on top of Group A, after amassing 15 points from six games. And Gerard, recently asked to predict which English club will go furthest in the European premier competition, named Manchester United with the belief that manager Jose Mourinho … [Read more...]
FC Granada 0-4 Real Madrid: Key significant features from the game.
The Los Blanco’s took on the relegated Granada side in one of the La Liga games of the weekend in order to keep pace with Barcelona in the title race away from home. It was a crucial match for the away side as they needed all three points to stand a chance of overturning Barcelona by virtue of their outstanding match. This they did in style as they defeated Tony Adams relegated Granada side on the road. The win helped Real Madrid keep pace with the Catalan side that beat Villarreal 4-1 thanks to a brace from Lionel Messi. With the visitors 0-4 convincing win over the host (Granada) we take some features into considerations. Here are three significant points from the Granada 0-4 loss to Real Madrid. Madrid’s Champions League preference The Spanish … [Read more...]