Liverpool are poised to make European football their crown yet again. The once unquestionable giants of the game certainly saw their long and frustrating period of decline. Under Jurgen Klopp, however, the Merseyside Reds have seen a tremendous change of fortune. Last campaign saw them lift the Champions League title in jubilant fashion. This season,…
The Premier League has almost always stood out amongst European football as the home of the absolute best that the game had to offer. However, the last decade of English football has amped that entertainment factor even further. The departure from a single-team dominance that was beginning to be apparent towards the end of the…
When club rivalries become too heated, it is all too easy for compatriots to forget shared roots. However, when the scuffles on the pitch are extended, it is truly a point of worry. Something of the sort appeared to have transpired between English players Raheem Sterling and Joe Gomez. The duo got into a heated…
Liverpool look certain to claw their way back to the pinnacles of their glorious past. The club’s revamp certainly took its sweet time to pay off, with even Jurgen Klopp’s project appearing shaky in its initial months. However, with a Champions League title under their belt, the Merseyside giants are now an attractive side yet…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first full season with Manchester United could easily be his last. When he replaced Jose Mourinho as caretaker manager towards the end of 2018, his initial spell of games was an impeccable one. Goals flowed in plenty, wins were consistent, and Old Trafford got a sight of the Manchester United of the…
Manchester United were under heavy pressure to engineer a squad overhaul this summer. While new signings were made, it was an agreeable consensus that the Red Devils ought to have spent more, a plight evident in their thin list of options to choose from in certain areas this campaign. Even with regard to departures, not…
Liverpool’s earnest hope and diehard spirit of ambition has often been made fun of over the years when the Merseyside Reds were still in their reengineering period. However, after winning the Champions League last campaign, their supporters are back on their high horse and have now set their sights on the ever-elusive Premier League title…
Manchester United and Liverpool’s much-anticipated clash ended in a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, a real tactical treat for neutral viewers. Marcus Rashford scored for the home side in the first-half, putting them in a much safer position than many expected of them. However, United failed to safeguard their position in the second-half, when substitute…
Manchester United’s encounter against Liverpool went much better than most supporters would have anticipated. The Red Devils opened the scoring via Marcus Rashford in the first half, but Old Trafford was unlucky enough to witness a late goal from Adama Lallana rob them of two points. There were many who were anticipating a game similar…
Late drama went against Manchester United at Old Trafford, as Liverpool were able to halt their resurgence to a 1-1 draw on Sunday. The home side took the lead with a well-intended shot from Marcus Rashford and seemed set to control the game until substitute Adam Lallana’s first goal in two years in the 85th…
Manchester United are considering a January move for Emre Can, report Sky Sports. After spending four seasons at Liverpool, the German midfielder completed his free transfer to Juventus last summer. Despite making a decent start to life in Turin, however, he has now fallen out of favour under new boss Maurizio Sarri. Amid his difficult…
Sunday brings much tension to Old Trafford as undefeated Liverpool visit the trouble-stricken Manchester United. While a mixed array of reports has analyzed the impact the results of the fixture will have on the Red Devils’ future, the game that ended Jose Mourinho’s tenure now looms over Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Here’s how the two English…
Three English juggernauts have expressed their interest in Real Madrid wizkid Martin Odegaard. Odegaard was the centre of all attention when he secured a sensational transfer to Real Madrid at a tender age of 16. However, he failed to crack his way into a star-studded first-team immediately, and has made just two senior appearances for…
Hope is a dangerous weapon to wield and in football, it is truly a thing to marvel over cautiously. After the manner in which Manchester United commenced their Premier League campaign by thrashing Chelsea 4-0, it is fair to say that hope is running high amongst their supporters. Many may already be hoping that silverware…
Virgil van Dijk has offered some valuable advice to Harry Maguire. The England international completed his £80m switch to Manchester United earlier this week, becoming the most expensive defender of all time in the process. In doing so, Maguire also displaced Virgil van Dijk, who had bagged the aforementioned title after completing his £75m move…
After multiple reports have claimed that Harry Maguire to Manchester United was all but official, opinions on the defender flowed in plenty. In particular, the alleged sum of £85 million that United paid in order to acquire Maguire has been looked at critically. Many felt that the Red Devils were foolish to have succumbed to…
Bruno Fernandes appears set to choose Manchester United over Liverpool. Having scored and assisted a combined tally of 50 goals in 53 Primeira Liga appearances last season, Fernandes has undoubtedly caught the attention of several European powerhouses. Manchester United have been consistently pursuing the Sporting Lisbon playmaker’s services for quite some time, and they could…
Liverpool have won the 2018/19 UEFA Champions League final. It is their 6th major European title and has come 14 years since Steven Gerrard lifted that trophy. The Merseyside giants defeated Tottenham Hotspurs 2-0 to clinch the title as Mo Salah scored from a penalty mere seconds after kick-off. The rest of the game consisted…
There are certain players who are perpetually tied in with the identity of certain clubs. Such is the strength of these bonds that the very thought of such names playing for other clubs seems wrong and thus such speculation is oft rubbished. Likewise, there are also certain players who assuredly can’t be expected to be…
Manchester United tried desperately to replace Cristiano Ronaldo after he was sold to Real Madrid. However, a litter of no.7s graced Old Trafford, each seemingly worse off than his predecessor and disappointment always followed suit. Be it the disgruntled single season of Angel Di Maria or the ongoing masterclass in disappointment that Alexis Sanchez’s tenure…
Ajax have succeeded in doing what few European giants excel at these days. While the likes of Porto and Sporting did show a knack for developing young talents and then selling them for big amounts, they rarely held on to those starlets and attained success through them. However, the Dutch giants are doing precisely that…
Gary Neville mocked Liverpool on social media following Man City’s Premier League title win. Man City became the first side to successfully defend the Premier League trophy since Manchester United in 2008/09, following their 4-1 win over Brighton. City’s closest title rivals, Liverpool won against Wolves, however, they still finished one point behind. Liverpool legend…
Liverpool have a mountain to climb at Anfield following their 3-0 loss against Barcelona in the first leg of Champions League semi-finals. Luis Suarez netted the opener in the first-half against his former club, while Lionel Messi struck twice in the second half. The Argentine’s second goal was his 600th career goal, as he curled…
Ahead of the highly anticipated UEFA Champions League first leg semi-final clash between Barcelona and Liverpool at the Camp Nou, the focus revolved around Lionel Messi and Virgil van Dijk. On one hand, we had the best player in the world in the form of Messi. Opposing him was Premier League PFA Player of the…
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…
Liverpool News & Transfer Updates, Rumours
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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