Liverpool, United Kingdom | AFP | Jurgen Klopp urged his Liverpool players not to succumb to the hype generated by their own scintillating performances after they crushed Spartak Moscow to reach the Champions League knockout rounds. Liverpool’s ‘Fab Four’ shone in a 7-0 trouncing of Spartak on Wednesday, with Philippe …
Read More »Liverpool boss Klopp only has eyes for top four
Brighton, United Kingdom | AFP | Jurgen Klopp has insisted Liverpool’s immediate target is to establish themselves in the top four of the Premier League before they start looking towards leaders Manchester City. Klopp’s side confirmed their recent progress with a 5-1 win away to Brighton and Hove Albion on …
Read More »Firmino double helps Liverpool down Brighton
Brighton, United Kingdom | AFP | Roberto Firmino scored twice as Liverpool continued their recent fine run with a 5-1 win away to Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday. Emre Can and Philippe Coutinho were also on target for the visitors at the Amex Stadium before …
Read More »Klopp looks on bright side after Chelsea draw
Liverpool, United Kingdom | AFP | Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he would take the positives from his side’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea despite the disappointment of conceding a freak 85th-minute equaliser. Mohamed Salah’s goal against his former club looked set to restore Liverpool to winning ways after their calamitous …
Read More »Willian denies Liverpool morale-boosting win
Liverpool, United Kingdom | AFP | A fluke 85th-minute goal by substitute Willian denied Liverpool a morale-boosting Premier League victory as Chelsea rescued a 1-1 draw at a chilly Anfield on Saturday. Looking to bounce back from the trauma of letting a 3-0 lead slip in their 3-3 draw at …
Read More »Chelsea ‘old boy’ Salah concerns Conte
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is wary of former Blues forward Mohamed Salah as he insisted a heavy travel schedule could be no excuse for a sub-standard performance against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday. The Egyptian has made a big splash since returning to the …
Read More »Liverpool not mentally weak despite Sevilla surrender – Klopp
Seville, Spain | AFP | Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp defended his side’s mental strength despite crumbling under the pressure of an inspired second-half Sevilla comeback to throw away a three-goal lead in Spain on Tuesday. A thrilling 3-3 draw leaves Liverpool still on top of Champions League Group E, but …
Read More »Real cruise into last 16, Liverpool blow three-goal lead
Paris, France | AFP | Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as holders Real Madrid thrashed APOEL 6-0 in Cyprus to reach the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday, while Liverpool blew a three-goal lead in a thriller at Sevilla. Zinedine Zidane’s Real bounced back from their 3-1 loss at Tottenham Hotspur …
Read More »Man Utd face test of title credentials at Liverpool
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Jose Mourinho takes high-flying Manchester United to Liverpool for a searching test of their title credentials this weekend as the Premier League returns with a bang after the international break. United are level with Manchester City at the top of the table on 19 points, …
Read More »Klopp frustrated as Newcastle hold Liverpool
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was left feeling “disappointed and frustrated” after a Newcastle side under the guidance of former Reds boss Rafael Benitez held his side to a 1-1 draw at St James’ Park on Sunday. Victory would have seen Liverpool leapfrog champions Chelsea …
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