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EFL Cup: Gakpo Scores Twice As Holders Liverpool Beat Brighton To Progress
31 Oct

EFL Cup: Gakpo Scores Twice As Holders Liverpool Beat Brighton To Progress

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Cody Gakpo scored twice to help send holders Liverpool into the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup with a thrilling victory at Brighton. After a goalless and largely forgettable first half, Dutch forward Gakpo broke the deadlock a minute after the break in stunning fashion, cutting inside before launching an unstoppable drive into the back of the net. The goal sparked the game into life and goalkeeper Vítezslav Jaros, making his full debut for the Reds, made a brilliant one-handed save moments later to keep out Simon Adingra’s header. Evan Ferguson then fired over the bar but Liverpool had a golden…
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‘Slot’s More Measured Liverpool Pass Biggest Test Yet’
21 Oct

‘Slot’s More Measured Liverpool Pass Biggest Test Yet’

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Liverpool’s reshaped style under new head coach Arne Slot may be more middle of the road than the “heavy metal” of predecessor Jurgen Klopp, but it has taken them on a direct route to the top of the Premier League. Slot’s tempo is more measured than the full-tilt thrills that were Klopp’s trademark, but the 2-1 win over Chelsea in an engrossing Anfield encounter continued the Dutchman’s near-flawless start since taking charge of the Reds. Liverpool’s outstanding opening in the new era has been framed by the standard of opposition they have faced, meaning optimism has been cloaked with caution, with this…
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Maresca: Chelsea ‘Deserved Something More’ From Liverpool Loss
21 Oct

Maresca: Chelsea ‘Deserved Something More’ From Liverpool Loss

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Enzo Maresca felt Chelsea “deserved something more” from their 2-1 defeat against Liverpool. The Blues suffered only their second Premier League defeat of the season, as Curtis Jones’ strike settled the contest at Anfield. Nicolas Jackson had struck within minutes of the restart to cancel out Mohamed Salah’s first-half penalty, but Chelsea missed the opportunity to climb to third place in the table. Nevertheless, Maresca believes his players can leave Anfield with their heads held high. “We don’t like to lose or drop points, but I really liked the performance,” he told Sky Sports. “We deserved something more, but the performance…
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Casemiro’s Wife Hits Back At Critics Following Man Utd’s Big Loss To Liverpool
02 Sep

Casemiro’s Wife Hits Back At Critics Following Man Utd’s Big Loss To Liverpool

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Manchester United’s 3-0 home loss to Liverpool was particularly painful for Brazilian midfielder Casemiro, who was substituted at half-time and then criticised by pundits. There were even claims he left Old Trafford at the break, but United boss Erik ten Hag refuted this. Now Casemiro’s wife has come to her husband’s defence, reminding people of the many trophies he has won throughout his illustrious career. Anna Mariana posted a picture of his collection of silverware on Instagram, with the Brazilian having won the Champions League five times as well as La Liga three times with Real Madrid and, most recently, the FA…
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Thiago Retires After Leaving Liverpool
09 Jul

Thiago Retires After Leaving Liverpool

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Thiago Alcantara has retired from football after leaving Liverpool at the end of his contract. The former Spain midfielder, 33, was restricted to just one appearance during the 2023-24 season because of injury. “I will always be willing to give back what I have been given and I am grateful for the time, I have enjoyed it,” he posted on social media. “Thank you, football. And to all who accompanied me and made me a better player and person along the way.” Thiago had hip surgery towards the end of the 2022-23 season but was unable to return until February…
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Klopp-Guardiola Rivalry Made Me Join Liverpool – Slot
20 Jun

Klopp-Guardiola Rivalry Made Me Join Liverpool – Slot

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot says Jurgen Klopp’s rivalry with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola persuaded him to join the club. Slot was announced as Klopp’s successor in May following the German’s decision to step down. Klopp won one Premier League title during his nine years at Anfield but finished second behind Guardiola’s City by a point on two occasions, while City also beat the Reds in the 2016 EFL Cup final. Slot, who rejected interest from the Premier League in 2023 when he was linked with Tottenham, says the competition between the two managers replaced Real Madrid-Barcelona as the biggest rivalry in…
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Ipswich Host Liverpool On Premier League Opening Weekend
18 Jun

Ipswich Host Liverpool On Premier League Opening Weekend

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Newly promoted Ipswich will host Liverpool while champions Manchester City are away to Chelsea on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season. Ipswich, who are back in the top flight after a 22-year absence, will play on Saturday, 17 August, with City starting their title defence at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, 18 August. Manchester United’s game against Fulham at Old Trafford will kick off the campaign on Friday, 16 August. Arsenal, who finished runners-up to City last season, are at home to Wolves on the Saturday while fourth-placed Aston Villa have been handed an away game against West…
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Mohammed Kudus Tipped To Replace Mohamed Salah At Liverpool
18 Apr

Mohammed Kudus Tipped To Replace Mohamed Salah At Liverpool

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Former Liverpool defender, Jose Enrique, believes that Mohammed Kudus could step into Mohamed Salah’s shoes at Anfield as speculation about the Egyptian’s departure continues to swirl. Salah has been the subject of transfer rumours linking him to Saudi Pro League clubs, with reports suggesting a hefty £200 million bid from Al-Ittihad last summer, though Liverpool managed to fend off the approach. Luis Enrique With the possibility of Salah’s exit looming, Enrique sees Kudus as a viable replacement. “Mohammed Kudus is someone I think could fill Salah’s shoes,” he remarked to Grosvenor Sport. “Even last summer, I would have said that,…
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Manchester United: Liverpool Boss Jurgen Klopp Warns Rivals Must Improve To Beat Arsenal
08 Apr

Manchester United: Liverpool Boss Jurgen Klopp Warns Rivals Must Improve To Beat Arsenal

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Jurgen Klopp has warned Manchester United they will get beaten by Arsenal next month if they play like they did against his Liverpool side. Klopp urged Liverpool to “stay calm” after losing the Premier League leadership this weekend, drawing 2-2 draw at Old Trafford on Sunday. United could yet help Klopp’s side, as they host Arsenal – the new leaders – on the season’s penultimate weekend. However, Klopp fears United need to up their game if they are to halt Mikel Arteta’s side. “Probably,” said the Liverpool boss, when asked if he would be cheering for United on 11 May. “If…
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Liverpool And Bayern Munich Trying To Appoint Xabi Alonso, Says Uli Hoeness
22 Mar

Liverpool And Bayern Munich Trying To Appoint Xabi Alonso, Says Uli Hoeness

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Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness says the club are competing with Liverpool to appoint Xabi Alonso as manager. Spaniard Alonso, a former player of both clubs, is on the brink of guiding Bayer Leverkusen to their first German Bundesliga title. Bayern and Liverpool are both looking to appoint new managers this summer. “Clubs like Liverpool, Real Madrid, Leverkusen and FC Bayern are working on it,” Hoeness told Ran Sport. “He’s proven that he can be a coach for the big time. There are hardly any coaches who come into question who are currently free, who don’t have a job or…
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