Author: Soccerhuz
Liverpool could move three points clear of Aston Villa at the top of the Premier League table when they host Newcastle on New Year’s Day. Jurgen Klopp’s side lead the top-flight at the halfway point of their campaign after winning 12 of their 19 matches. And Express Sport takes a look at the starting team the German could name for the visit of the Magpies. Goalkeeper – Alisson Alisson is a key man for Liverpool, with Klopp’s team conceding three goals in the two Premier League matches the Brazilian missed in December. Alisson is one of the best shot-stoppers in…
You might have seen the graphic doing the rounds. Most goals in 2023: Cristiano Ronaldo (54), Harry Kane (52), Kylian Mbappé (52), Erling Haaland (50). Absolutely no mention of the league in which those goals were scored. Ronaldo has been netting regularly in Saudi Arabia but that says more about the standard of the league than anything else. There are teams in there on a similar level to fourth and fifth tier sides in England, but of course, Ronaldo is more than happy for his own name to be plastered everywhere as the leading scorer in the calendar year. Everyone…
As Arsenal’s implosion begins right on schedule, Liverpool is guaranteed to finish the first day of 2024 on top of the Premier League table — but with Manchester City’s resurgence also coming on cue, it’s still just as important to beat an injury-stricken Newcastle United side on New Year’s Day. Jürgen Klopp expressed sympathy for the number of absences that Eddie Howe is currently dealing with but the Reds boss has some big players missing himself. Alexis Mac Allister is expected to make a return to the matchday squad but is perhaps more likely to come off the bench having been out for…
Now into his ninth year as a Liverpool player, there are few roles Joe Gomez hasn’t performed during his time at Anfield. From teenage rookie and a reluctant left-back right the way through to a title-winning centre-back, long-term absentee and more recently a hybrid defender pulling strings in midfield, Gomez has done a lot at Anfield since he signed as an 18-year-old from Charlton Athletic way back in 2015. The Londoner is the only player in the current Liverpool squad that preceded Jurgen Klopp’s October 2015 arrival and his longevity is testament to both his quality and mentality at the…
The new year is here and you know what that means: the January transfer window is now open. Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has already played down the chances of his side being able to find the right option to bolster their options ahead of the second part of the campaign, but the rumors and links are unlikely to subside. There is an argument that Liverpool could do with signing another midfielder but the real need is at the back. Getting a center-back in, considering Joël Matip, Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas are all missing, is something that could potentially decide the…
Liverpool will play the first Premier League game of 2024 on Monday night when they host Newcastle United at Anfield. Goals from Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota earned a 2-0 win at Burnley on Boxing Day and following Arsenal’s 2-0 defeat to West Ham United two days later, that ensured the Reds ended the last game week sitting top of the Premier League. Now at the halfway point of the 2023-24 campaign, Liverpool kick-off the second half of the season when they take on Newcastle. The last meeting between the two sides saw Nunez come off the bench and score…
Liverpool have had to settle for draws in their last two Premier League home games against Manchester United and Arsenal, but they should be confident of seeing off Newcastle, who have hit the buffers. Eddie Howe’s Magpies fell to a 2-1 defeat against the 10-man Reds at St James’ Park and find themselves mid-table after four losses in their last five league games. It would be timely if they could secure what would be only their second league success on the road this season but current form hints that it could be a tough trip to Merseyside. Team news Argentina…
The Reds seized the initiative at the top-flight summit following their 2-0 win at Burnley (in a game that brought up my Boxing Day Builder) and they remained on top following Arsenal’ shock 2-0 loss at home to West Ham a few days later. However, with the Gunners in action on New Year’s Eve, Jurgen Klopp’s side could find themselves in second place going into their maiden home match of 2024. Either way Liverpool will look to fulfil their end of the bargain by inflicting a third straight defeat on latest opponents Newcastle United. The Magpies’ form has taken a major nosedive over the past few weeks, with Eddie Howe’s side…
Jurgen Klopp claims Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota have timed their scoring returns to perfection with Mohamed Salah leaving for AFCON. Monday’s home clash with Newcastle will be Salah’s last Liverpool game for a month, with Klopp delighted Nunez ended his 12-game barren run with a goal at Burnley on Boxing Day, where Jota also netted within seven minutes of returning from his hamstring injury. Klopp feels Nunez and Jota, together with his other frontmen Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo, can fill the massive hole in Liverpool’s attack left by the 16-goal top scorer Salah. “Yes, absolutely, it’s great timing,” said the…
Liverpool fear the new Anfield Road stand will be forced to operate at a reduced capacity if persistent standing during games continues. The stand was officially open to fans for the visit from Manchester United on December 17 when the Reds played host to their biggest crowd at Anfield for 50 years as 57,000 filed into the venue for the goalless draw with Erik ten Hag’s side. Since then, the Reds have beaten West Ham United 5-1 in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals and were held to a 1-1 draw with Arsenal in the Premier League on December 23 and each of the…