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- ‘The only ones…’ – Andy Townsend issues fresh title race verdict after latest Liverpool winAndy Townsend believes that there’s now just one team who can keep Liverpool honest in the Premier League title race after another pivotal day in the top flight. Second-placed Chelsea dropped points for the second time in five days as they slumped to a home defeat against Fulham on Boxing… Read more »
- ‘Liverpool fans are not impressed’ – Why Anfield crowd were fuming during Reds’ clash v LeicesterLiverpool fans made their feelings quite clear about one recurring frustration during the Premier League clash against Leicester tonight. On two occasions during the second half, the Reds had the ball in the visitors’ net but were made to wait for the input of VAR before learning of their fate.… Read more »
- ‘Brilliant’ – Amazon pundit swoons over ‘sharp’ Liverpool player during first half v LeicesterLiverpool went in at half-time against Leicester on level terms at Anfield thanks to a stunning equaliser from Cody Gakpo just before the interval. The Reds had dominated the early exchanges but were stunned by a Jordan Ayew goal out of nowhere in the sixth minute, before their territorial dominance… Read more »
- (Video) Ben Doak scores and plays part in another goal during six-goal Middlesbrough thrillerOf all the players currently out on loan from Liverpool, it’d be fair to argue that Ben Doak is making the biggest impression. Since joining Middlesbrough at the end of August, the 19-year-old has held down a starting berth in the Scotland senior team (embarrassing Josko Gvardiol in the process)… Read more »
- Pitch inspection held: Paul Gorst drops Anfield weather update one hour before kick-offLiverpool will have the opportunity to stretch their lead at the Premier League summit to seven points tonight, even with Anfield engulfed in thick fog. At 3:30pm this afternoon, DaveOCKOP reported that the fixture could be in doubt due to the severe weather conditions which had swept across Merseyside on… Read more »
- Liverpool team news v Leicester: Slot makes two eye-catching changes from 6-3 romp v SpursAt one point this afternoon, it looked as though Liverpool might’ve had a match postponed due to adverse weather conditions for the second time this month as Anfield was immersed in dense fog. However, whereas Storm Darragh put the Merseyside derby on hold 19 days ago, tonight’s fixture against Leicester… Read more »
- ‘The main focus now…’ – Fabrizio Romano drops insight into Liverpool’s plans for JanuaryFabrizio Romano has given Liverpool fans an indicator as to what they can expect from the club during the January transfer window. In just six days’ time, Richard Hughes will have the opportunity to dip into the market and strengthen Arne Slot’s Premier League-leading squad if the right player becomes… Read more »
- ‘Works out quite well’ – Van Dijk delighted with one change Arne Slot has instigated at LiverpoolVirgil van Dijk has given a firm thumbs-up to one notable change that Arne Slot has implemented at Liverpool this season. There have been subtle yet noticeable tweaks to the Reds’ tactical persona under the 46-year-old in comparison to Jurgen Klopp’s reign at Anfield (the rejuvenation of Ryan Gravenberch as… Read more »
- ‘I love the club’ – Emphatic Van Dijk statement will have Liverpool fans giddy with anticipationVirgil van Dijk might just have offered the biggest hint yet regarding his future at Liverpool, and fans might just be starting to become giddy with anticipation. Along with Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, the club captain has just six months remaining on his contract at Anfield and, if a… Read more »
- ‘All over the place defensively’ – Alan Shearer gives ominous Liverpool v Leicester predictionAlan Shearer is expecting goals aplenty in Liverpool’s Premier League clash against Leicester at Anfield tonight. The Reds’ most recent match was quite the goalfest, a 6-3 romp over Tottenham last Sunday, whereas the Foxes have conceded seven without reply over their last two outings against Newcastle and Wolves. Shearer… Read more »
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