Tag: Liverpool

23Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Liverpool have one major injury concern as plans start for title showdown

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 1: Liverpool Manager Arne Slot during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Liverpool FC at Vitality Stadium on February 1, 2025 in Bournemouth, England. It is all coming together for Liverpool. The league title is set to be sealed in the coming days and Arne Slot is spoilt for choice in terms of the options in his squad. The Reds could be crowned Premier League champions on Wednesday night should Arsenal lose at home to Crystal Palace. An expected victory for the Gunners would set up a huge day at Anfield on Sunday, when a win for Liverpool over Tottenham Hotspur would be enough to get the job done. One of the key factors for the Reds this season has been the ability to keep their key players fit in the main. Manchester City and Arsenal h...

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21Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Arne Slot: It’s ridiculous to question Trent Alexander-Arnold’s commitment to Liverpool

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26:Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold looks on during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Newcastle United FC at Anfield on February 26, 2025 in Liverpool, England. The Reds are now tantalisingly close to reasserting their dominance over English football thanks to Alexander-Arnold's winner against Leicester on Sunday. Essentially, with Arsenal beating Ipswich Town earlier in the day, this was an exercise in marking time for Liverpool. The Premier League trophy will be returning to Anfield for the first time since 2020. The only question is ‘when’ not ‘if’. For Leicester City, however, the waiting is over. Only a year after achieving promotion back to the top-flight and less than a decade after breaking the stranglehold Manchester, Chelsea an...

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16Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Alexander-Arnold returns to Liverpool training

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26:Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold looks on during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Newcastle United FC at Anfield on February 26, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Richard Martin-Roberts - CameraSport via Getty Images) Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has returned to training before their Premier League fixture with Leicester City on Sunday. The 26-year-old England international has been absent since he sustained an ankle injury in Liverpool's Champions League last-16 defeat by Paris St-Germain in March. Reds boss Arne Slot previously said he expected Alexander-Arnold to be back before the end of the season, but did not put a specific timeframe on when he might be available. Alexander-Arnold's return from injury c...

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11Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Mohamed Salah extends Liverpool contract

Liverpool's Egyptian striker #11 Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring the team's third goal from the penalty spot during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on March 8, 2025. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images) Mohamed Salah put an end to months of specul...

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6Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Fulham’s 3-2 win ends Liverpool’s unbeaten run to delay title party

Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister breaks through and scores their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at Craven Cottage, London. Picture date: Sunday April 6, 2025. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images) Liverpool slumped to just their second Premier League defeat of the season as Fulham struck three times in 14 first-half minutes to boost their own European ambitions with a 3-2 win. Arsenal’s 1-1 draw at Everton on Saturday left Liverpool needing just 11 points from their final eight games to secure a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title. Arne Slot’s men were unbeaten in 26 league games and looked set to take another step towards the title when Alexis Mac Allister’s stunning strike opened the scoring.But poor defending allowed Ryan Sess...

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5Apr By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Liverpool title push boosted by Arsenal draw at Everton

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Leandro Trossard of Arsenal scores the opening goal during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Goodison Park on April 05, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images) Liverpool's great local rivals Everton have done the Reds a big favour in the Premier League title race by taking crucial points off second-place Arsenal . A 1-1 draw at Goodison Park on Saturday left Arsenal 11 points behind Liverpool with seven games to play in what is looking like an increasingly forlorn task to catch the leaders. Iliman Ndiaye converted a penalty in the 49th minute to earn Everton a point after Leandro Trossard gave the lead in the 34th to Arsenal. The Gunners may have had only themselves to blame by leaving key p...

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5Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Arsenal look to cut Liverpool’s Premier League lead at Everton

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 1: Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Fulham FC at Emirates Stadium on April 1, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images) Arsenal visit Everton in the Premier League knowing they have to win on Merseyside to keep any pressure on Liverpool in the title race. While Mikel Arteta’s side are certain to be runners-up, the Gunners have the chance to trim Liverpool’s advantage to nine points ahead of their trip to Fulham tomorrow. The Reds required Diogo Jota’s goal at Anfield on Wednesday to end Everton’s unbeaten run under David Moyes and Arsenal will have to match that result. But the visitors may be forgiven for looking ahead to Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final against Real Ma...

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10Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Liverpool go back in time by signing €70m-a-season kit deal with Adidas

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 19: Detail View of a Liverpool shirt and the official adidas match ball with Madrid Final 19 logo during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 First Leg match between Liverpool and FC Bayern Muenchen at Anfield on February 19, 2019 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images) Liverpool have signed a multi-year kit deal with Adidas believed to be worth £60m (€70m)a season.The club have worn Adidas kits in two previous eras, from 1985-1996 and from 2006-2012, and the three stripes will return to the red shirts of the Premier League leaders after a five-year spell in which they were manufactured by Nike. “Everyone at the club is incredibly excited to welcome Adidas back into the LFC family,” said Billy Hogan, the club’s chief ex...

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6Mar By Silver Emmanuel5 Comments

Champions League

Liverpool stuns Paris St. Germain late in first leg of Champions League clash

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 5: Harvey Elliott of Liverpool scores his goal to make it 0-1 during the UEFA Champions League match between Paris Saint Germain v Liverpool at the Parc des Princes on March 5, 2025 in Paris France. Liverpool substitute Harvey Elliott scored a last-gasp winner 47 seconds after coming on to help his side earn a fortunate 1-0 win against Paris St. Germain, which outplayed the Premier League leader during the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash on Wednesday. Elliott slotted home in the 87th minute against the run of play after a pass from fellow substitute Darwin Nunez for a victory in Paris that Liverpool hardly deserved after goalkeeper Alisson kept it in the game with a string of magnificent saves. Liverpool's goal was its first shot on target and sec...

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14Feb By Silver Emmanuel13 Comments

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Liverpool could be without Joe Gomez against Wolves as surgery fears linger

Liverpool's Joe Gomez is treated for an injury before leaving the game during the Emirates FA Cup fourth round match at Home Park, Plymouth. Picture date: Sunday February 9, 2025. Liverpool will be without three players for Sunday's visit from Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield. On the back of Wednesday night's 2-2 draw with Everton in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park, the Reds welcome relegation-threatened Wolves without Joe Gomez, Tyler Morton or Curtis Jones. And with Arsenal in action a day earlier at struggling Leicester City, Arne Slot will know by the time Wolves visit whether or not his title-chasing side can extend the seven-point advantage they are currently in possession of at the top of the Premier League. Gomez suffered a setback just 10 minutes into his Liverpool ...

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1Feb By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Salah’s controversial penalty fires Liverpool nine points clear

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 1: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates after he scored his second goal for 0-2 during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Liverpool FC at Vitality Stadium on February 1, 2025 in Bournemouth, England.  Mohamed Salah's controversial penalty put Liverpool on course for a 2-0 win at Bournemouth as the Premier League leaders moved nine points clear on Saturday. Arne Slot's side took the lead in the first half when Salah netted with a penalty awarded after Cody Gakpo appeared to trip over his own feet rather than go down from Lewis Cook's challenge. Bournemouth were left outraged after referee Darren England's on-field decision was upheld by VAR. "The referee's call of penalty was checked and confirmed by VAR – with the challenge deemed to have ...

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28Jan By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Liverpool get major injury boost as number of youngsters prepare for PSV clash

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 8: Liverpool's Curtis Jones acknowledges his side's travelling supporters before the match during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images) Curtis Jones is set to miss Liverpool’s trip to PSV Eindhoven after sitting out the Reds’ opening training session on Tuesday, but Arne Slot was given a major boost with Joe Gomez back training ahead of the match. Jones was absent for Arne Slot’s side as they beat Ipswich Town last weekend, having limped off at half-time in their Champions League win over Lille. Meanwhile, Gomez hasn’t featured since injuring his hamstring in the 5-0 victory away at West Ham Unit...

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22Jan By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

Champions League

Liverpool 2-1 Lille: Virgil van Dijk, Arne Slot equal records in Champions League success

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Liverpool FC and LOSC Lille at Anfield on January 21, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Copa/Getty Images) Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk and manager Arne Slot have both equalled respective Champions League records in the team's 2-1 win over Lille this evening. On a largely stress-free night, Mohamed Salah put Liverpool ahead, before Lille, who went into the night 21-games unbeaten, had Aissa Mandi sent off for two bookings. However, Lille gave the hosts a minor scare when Jonathan David levelled, but Harvey Elliott's deflected strike reinstated the lead just five minutes later. Those three points were enough to seal a top-ei...

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19Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Liverpool tightens grip after late flurry as Arsenal held by Villa

Darwin Nunez of Liverpool celebrates towards the away support after the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Liverpool FC at Gtech Community Stadium on January 18, 2025 in Brentford, England. Liverpool tightened its grip on top spot in the Premier League as two stoppage-time goals secured a 2-0 victory at Brentford before Arsenal squandered a two-goal lead in a 2-2 home draw with Aston Villa on Saturday. A day that began with Newcastle United's six-game league winning streak ending abruptly with a 4-1 home drubbing by Bournemouth finished with Villa ensuring that none of the five matches resulted in home wins. Crystal Palace won 2-0 at West Ham United and Fulham beat second-bottom Leicester City 2-0, the hosts' seventh successive league loss. Liverpool looked set for a third suc...

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15Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Liverpool held to draw By Forest,Man City Blow Late Lead

Diogo Jota of Liverpool scores a goal to make it 1-1 during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool at the City Ground in Nottingham, United Kingdom, on January 14, 2025. (Photo by MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Liverpool’s charge towards the Premier League title was halted by stubborn Nottingham Forest in a 1-1 draw between the top two on Tuesday as Manchester City’s resurgence came undone in a 2-2 draw at Brentford. Chris Wood fired Forest in front early on at a raucous City Ground, but Liverpool dominated almost the entire 97 minutes and got back on level terms thanks to substitute Diogo Jota’s goal with his first touch. Only a brilliant goalkeeping performance from Matz Sels denied the leaders victory, but the point maintained a six-point cushion...

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10Jan By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Napoli target Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Liverpool's Federico Chiesa during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and AFC Bournemouth at Anfield on September 21, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Dave Howarth - CameraSport via Getty Images) Napoli’s head coach Antonio Conte has reportedly identified Federico Chiesa as a prime target should Khvicha Kvaratskhelia depart the club. The Italian winger’s brief stint at Liverpool appears to be nearing its end, with the player struggling to find playing time in a high-performing squad. Calciomercato report how Chiesa, who joined Liverpool from Juventus last summer, has found it challenging to break into a formidable attacking lineup featuring the likes of Salah, Gakpo, Luis Diaz, Jones, and Darwin Nunez. This lack of opportunity has led ...

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11Dec By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

Champions League

Salah keeps Liverpool perfect as Madrid regain winning ways

GIRONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 10: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool FC celebrates a goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD6, match between Girona FC and Liverpool FC at Estadi de Montilivi on December 10, 2024 in Girona, Spain. (Photo By Javier Borrego/Europa Press via Getty Images) Champions League leaders Liverpool maintained their 100pc with a 1-0 win at Girona while holders Real Madrid regained their form with an entertaining 3-2 win away to Atalanta in Italy. Arne Slot’s Liverpool have 18 points while Girona are at the opposite end of the table after their fifth defeat of the competition. However the hosts made Liverpool work for the victory and in the opening half had chances to take the lead but were foiled by the visitors’ keeper Alisson. Liverpool struggled against a ...

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9Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Alisson sends Liverpool message after injury return

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: Alisson Becker of Liverpool receives treatment before going off injured during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Liverpool FC at Selhurst Park on October 05, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) Alisson Becker has shared his delight at being named in Liverpool's travelling squad for Tuesday's Champions League tie at Girona - two months after his last appearance for the Reds. The Brazilian has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury in Liverpool's 1-0 win at Crystal Palace on October 5, with Caoimhin Kelleher deputising admirably in the two months since. However, Alisson has been named in the Reds' 19-man squad for the Champions League league phase clash in Spain on Tuesday night, where Arne Slot's...

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4Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Schar punishes Kelleher blunder as Newcastle hold Liverpool in thriller

Newcastle United's Swiss defender #05 Fabian Schar (R) scores the team's third goal during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on December 4, 2024. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images) Liverpool's seven-game winning run came to a...

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3Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Liverpool left sweating over injury crisis

Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool FC controls the Ball during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD5 match between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Anfield on November 27, 2024 in Liverpool, England. After defeating the champions of Europe and England in back-to-back matches last week, Liverpool return to action away at Newcastle United on Wednesday. Now nine points clear at the top of the Premier League table, Arne Slot’s men will be determined to maintain such an advantage at St. James’ Park. The Reds have been stung by injury recently, with Ibrahima Konate, Conor Bradley and Kostas Tsimikas all set to be missing for a few weeks. Meanwhile, it remains to be seen how close Alisson Becker, Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa are to returning. Slot made four changes against Man City...

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