Defenders seem to back in the spotlight in the past few seasons. Virgil Van Dijk’s record-breaking transfer from Southampton to Liverpool certainly had a role to play in the same. Unlike attackers, whose brilliance stems from tangible statistics like goals and assists, the brilliance of defensive players is often beyond numbers alone. Despite that, a…
Manchester United certainly felt that they had solved their goal-scoring woes after signing Romelu Lukaku. However, the Belgian has had a problem with consistency, and despite exercising spells of absolute brilliance where goals were plenty, the former Everton striker descends into droughts. This has been further highlighted after the arrival of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at…
Manchester United made a very late attempt to sign Virigil van Dijk. The Dutchman, who joined Liverpool in a record breaking £75m move, is set to be named PFA Player of the Year. Following his arrival from Southampton in January 2018, he has completely transformed Liverpool’s backline, that was once trolled for it’s calamitous defending.…
Manchester United endured yet another defeat – the seventh in their last nine games – as they were beaten by their local rivals Manchester City 2-0 on their own turf. Hopes of the entire Liverpool fanbase were pinned onto the Red Devils, who could have propelled the Merseysiders to the top of the Premier League…
Wednesday’s Manchester derby wasn’t one that will be remembered all too fondly by the red side of the city, which got beaten 2-0. The game had bigger ramifications for the final outcome of who would win the Premier League, with Manchester City and Liverpool embroiled in a tough battle that is likely to come down…
Man City may have had a dream run in the Premier League last season, but this time around, things seem grim. It is a very real possibility that the Sky Blues won’t defend their title this campaign. Let us look at what would occur should they fail to do so: 1. Greatest Side In…
Philippe Coutinho has failed to live up to the mighty expectations since making his big-money move from Liverpool to Barcelona. The Brazilian international is yet to establish himself as a first-choice forward in Ernesto Valverde’s lineup. However, even his recent performances indicate that he is a long way off from realistically achieving that target. Multiple…
This season’s Premier League title race may be two-horsed, but it has been extremely exciting to say the least. Both Liverpool and Manchester City are still very much in it, and have been trading the first and second spots in the table consistently over the past few weeks. While Jurgen Klopp’s men currently sit at…
Philippe Coutinho has admitted that knocking Manchester United out of the UCL will give him ‘double personal satisfaction’. The Brazilian international secured a sensational switch to Barcelona in January 2018, after having spent five-and-a-half seasons at Premier League outfit Liverpool. During his time in England, the playmaker played a vital role in many of Reds’ important…
The modern game of football often hinges on the preparation levels of major clubs. While good teams prepare for the season at hand, the best sides often look several seasons down the line. It is during transfer windows that this preparation factor is most evident, as clubs lineup long lists of potential targets to fill…
Having spent three impressive months in the interim role at the helm of his beloved club, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has finally been appointed as the permanent manager of Manchester United. The Norwegian tactician has signed a three-year deal with the Red Devils, but if things go well, he could end up staying with the Old Trafford…
Sadio Mane has revealed how he feels about the prospect of Kalidou Koulibaly joining Manchester United. The Red Devils have been in pursuit of reliable defensive reinforcements for quite some time now, and Koulibaly has been on the very top of their transfer wish-list. While there have been contrary reports regarding the Mancunian giants’ chances…
Zinedine Zidane did the unthinkable, as he rejoined Real Madrid on Monday, a mere 10 months since he resigned from the top role. In the absence of the player-turned-gaffer, Madrid have gone through two managers, seen their domestic options battered, suffered back-to-back losses to bitter rivals Barcelona, and most shockingly of all, saw the three-year-long…
Manchester United interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is justifying his worth with every passing week – so much so, that reports claim that the club legend could be handed the job on a permanent basis at the end of the season. Solskjaer has seen his side make rapid strides in the Premier League, and the…
The dynamics of the ongoing Premier League season have altered considerably over the last few weeks, with Liverpool not looking like assured winners anymore. In fact, it perhaps wouldn’t be too far-fetched to predict a similar scenario that took place between Manchester United and Manchester City in 2012, wherein goal-difference had to determine the eventual…
A goalless draw and plenty of injuries graced the Premier League clash between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday. Juan Mata, Ander Herrera, Jesse Lingard and Roberto Firmino were all subbed off in the first-half itself due to injuries. However, Marcus Rashford was also received a knock, that too in the first…
Manchester United were not able to secure victory against Liverpool at Old Trafford, with Sunday’s scoreline ending 0-0. The Merseysiders would have certainly been the happier team after taking a point home, as it elevates them to the top spot of the Premier League table, for now. United, on the other hand, dropped their 4th…
It was in the 1989/1990 season that Liverpool last claimed an English League title, then known as the Championship. At the time that this article was written, the Merseyside club sat atop the Premier League table with a 3-point lead, the closest they have come to winning it in a long time. While the very…
Manchester United and Liverpool fought out a goalless draw at Old Trafford on Sunday – a result that could have drastic long-term consequences in the Premier League this season. The much-anticipated fixture wasn’t as eventful as many expected it to be, with injuries hampering both the teams, especially the home side. While the visitors only…
Manchester United and Liverpool shared the spoils at Old Trafford on Sunday, as the scoreline stood an empathic 0-0. The result means that Liverpool have temporarily edged to the top of the table, while Arsenal managed to usurp the Red Devils from the 4th spot with their win over Southampton. Regardless, both managers will be…
The much-awaited Premier League encounter between Manchester United and Liverpool on Sunday was far from the game that it was hyped up to be. Three first-half injuries, along with multiple pre-game setbacks, dampened the Red Devils’ hopes of giving their best shot against the Merseyside giants, who themselves did not perform as per their usual…
The Theatre of Dreams witnessed its most dreaded scoreline yet again, as the much-awaited clash between Manchester United and Liverpool ended in a goalless draw. As far as football goes, the match wasn’t the best piece of entertainment, with injuries and sluggish ploys marring the derby. Regardless, both managers will be happy to take the…
Eric Cantona is back, and the Manchester United legend has brought his swagger and wit along with him. Despite the Red Devils’ recent resurgence under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, they are unlikely to fight for the Premier League title this season. At present, the trophy has two genuine contenders – Liverpool and Manchester City – both…
One of the Premier League’s most heated clashes will be underway at Old Trafford on Sunday, with Manchester United welcoming their bitter rivals Liverpool. The clash is vital to the state of affairs at the top of the table, with Liverpool keen on having an edge over Manchester City for the top spot. United, meanwhile,…
Manchester United’s clash with Liverpool this Sunday will be a battle of tactics. Both teams have been enjoying good form as of recent, although Liverpool has been cutting it quite close with their draws, and Manchester City is presently tied with them on points. Despite that, Jurgen Klopp has made it clear that even a…
Manchester United next face Liverpool at Old Trafford in the Premier League. Of the two massive games they encountered recently, the PSG game broke Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s unbeaten streak, while the Chelsea win in the FA Cup reinstated much confidence. Unbeaten in the league, it will be interesting to see what will occur if the…
Manchester City suffered yet another setback in their Premier League title defence on Tuesday night, as they slipped to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Newcastle United. Sergio Aguero scored the fastest goal of the season to put the Sky Blues ahead within the first minute, but Rafa Benitez’s men managed to mount an…
Premier League leaders Liverpool missed the chance to go seven points clear of second-placed Manchester City after being held to a draw by a mid-table Leicester City side. Sadio Mane’s early goal had given the Reds a dream start in the match, but Harry Maguire equalled for the visitors on the stroke of half time. The…
Mason Greenwood has been grabbing numerous headlines with his recent performances for Manchester United‘s youth team. His antics have led many to dub him as the next big thing to come out of the famous academy, and his latest display against Liverpool u18s backs that claim tremendously. With United u18s trailing 2-0 against their arch-rivals,…
Mohamed Salah endured a terrible time at Stamford Bridge during his first stint in England. Former Chelsea gaffer Jose Mourinho forced the officials to bring in the Egyptian winger after coming up against him in a Champions League fixture. The Blues were already stocked in the position at that time, with the likes of Eden…
The ongoing Premier League season seems very likely to be a three-horse race, with Liverpool, Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur set to compete for the title. While Spurs remain very much in the running, their tendency to “bottle it”, as football fans on Twitter time and again remind everyone, has led many to consider the…
Manchester United seem to have pulled off a masterstroke in hiring Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the caretaker manager that steadies the ship until a more permanent appointment is made at the end of the season. The Norwegian has already been a fan-favourite due to his heroics for the club as a footballer, having bagged numerous…
We are almost at the halfway mark of the 2018-19 Premier League season, with Liverpool currently dominating the top flight of English football. Jurgen Klopp’s men sit atop the table with 48 points, 4 points clear of the reigning champions Manchester City, who trail in the second position. Historically, a side that has led the…
All giants fall eventually, and when they do, hell is raised. Manchester United’s fall has been coming from many years now, the carefully curated side built by Sir Alex Ferguson tearing apart at the seams. Even though some of Jose Mourinho’s games in charge injected hope, this season seems more and more likely to end…
Manchester United take on Liverpool this Sunday in what could be a truly electric fixture. Despite being marred by injuries on both sides, a clear-cut difference exists between the two clubs. Liverpool are currently atop the Premier League table, yet to be beaten and arguably producing the finest football they’ve played in years. United, in…
The Premier League season is not even halfway there so far, but there are a few things that have come out as a certainty already. Manchester City and Liverpool will be challenging for the title, Arsenal have found the right man in Unai Emery and Manchester United are heading absolutely nowhere. The Red Devils are…
Sunday will host an iconic Premier League encounter when Manchester United take on Liverpool at Anfield. Liverpool is the only side that is still undefeated in the league, and it will be interesting to see what a struggling Manchester United will be able to do during the fixture. Both Jose Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp will…
Jose Mourinho is having a difficult time managing Manchester United this season. The defence is in shambles, while Romelu Lukaku has been found loitering on the wings more often than scoring goals. A poor summer transfer window has been one of the major reasons why the Red Devils are struggling in the Premier League as…
The group stages of the Champions League came to a close in dramatic fashion. All four English teams made it successfully into the knockout stages, although Liverpool and Tottenham will still be reeling at how their fate came down to the wire. Manchester City were the sole group winners among the lot, although Manchester United…
The two biggest clubs in England are all set to collide this Sunday, when Liverpool host Manchester United in the Premier League at Anfield. The Merseysiders sit atop the league table with 42 points, whereas the 6th-placed Red Devils trail their upcoming opponents by 16 whole points. Ahead of the exciting clash, Sky Sports pundits…
Former Senegalese star El-Hadji Diouf has admitted that he regrets joining Liverpool. The forward arrived at Anfield as a 22-year-old talent back in 2002, for a transfer fee of £10 million. He was welcomed at the Merseyside with a lot of excitement and hype, thanks to his impressive performances for the Senegal in the 2002 World…
Chelsea and Liverpool may well be the two teams who are closest to signing Borussia Dortmund star Christian Pulisic, The Telegraph are reporting. The American could be headed to either the London club or the Reds as things stand, with the player valued at around £70 million by his current club. Pulisic is widely regarded as…
Virgil van Dijk has developed into one of the best central defenders in the world, and is a commanding figure at the back. When Liverpool signed him, they knew what they are getting. But the player isn’t just all about defending, as he has the knack of scoring goals as well. He is quite the…
Liverpool may have the requisite squad depth needed to win the league this season, but there is no way the Reds are satisfied just yet. The Mirror claims that Liverpool have turned their attention to Christian Pulisic as their main piece of transfer business in January, and that they would be willing to do whatever…
Rio Ferdinand has opened up about his assessment of Dejan Lovren’s feud with Sergio Ramos. Both Lovren and Ramos have been involved in a heated rivalry as well as exchange of words ever since last season’s Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid. After the final, which the Galacticos won 3-1, the Reds’ centre-back…
Opinions make a world of difference in football, as words bear a lasting weight. In particular, the remarks of former rivals hold a special place, for when positive, one can be assured that they are well-meant and carry a strong sense of importance. The ones shared between player and manager are a different case altogether.…
An exciting top-four clash between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates ended in a dramatic 1-1 draw. The game was predictably electric, and the result has ensured that Liverpool still remain unbeaten and atop the Premier League table, with the Reds enjoying a stunning goal from James Milner that was raptly equalized by the efforts…
Rivalries in football are always there for the taking, and certain rivalries are there to stay for lifetime. When you look at Manchester United and Liverpool, the two clubs share an intense history of rivalry that has continued even till today. From ex-players to fans, people still share a strong emotion when it comes to…
Manchester United‘s defence has been shambolic this season. The Red Devils have managed to hold on to three clean sheets, conceding 19 goals across all competitions. Ed Woodward’s refusal to buy a central defender in the summer transfer window, despite persistent requests from Jose Mourinho, seems to be costing the team heavily. Eric Bailly is yet to…
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has pretty much done it all in a stellar career at his beloved club. The decorated full-back won trophy after trophy to add to his numerous personal accolades. But if there’s one thing he hasn’t seen, and perhaps to his relief, it is arch-rivals Liverpool lifting the Premier League…
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Liverpool is a football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It was founded in the year 1892 with the initial name of Everton FC and Athletic Grounds Ltd (Everton Athletic in short). It is currently one of the most successful clubs in both domestic as well as European competitions.
Liverpool plays in the Premier League. The club has won 18 League titles, along with 7 FA Cups, 8 League Cups, 15 Community Shields, 1 Football League Super Cup, 6 UEFA Champions Leagues, 3 UEFA Europa Leagues, 4 UEFA Super Cups, and 1 FIFA Club World Cup.
The club has always been home to some of the best players in the world, such as Graeme Souness, Kenny Dalglish, John Barnes, Ian Rush, Robbie Fowler, Sami Hyypia, Jamie Carragher, Xabi Alonso, Luis Suarez, and of course, Steven Gerrard. The current Reds’ team sheet includes world-class talent as well - Sadio Mane, Mo Salah, Jordan Henderson, and Roberto Firmino, to name a few.
Liverpool teams don their famous all-Red kit. The club crest consists of the club name and a Liver bird, above which are the club words “You’ll Never Walk Alone”. The team’s home ground is Anfield.
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