Author: Soccerhuz
Another week, another game, another lineup vote that produced no real surprises. I guess it’s a good thing that we can pretty much agree on a consensus starting eleven — as long as that eleven produces good football and good results, which, in fairness it has been. The one question, and the only spot not getting at least 70% was the right back. Most of the voting happened before Reece James got ruled out from starting by Mauricio Pochettino, so his 53% is likely null and void. Malo Gusto got 46%, so he’s not trailing far behind. The other close…
Chelsea was well on the way to winning the last London derby, only for Robert Sanchez to give the ball away and invite a 40-yard screamer. A goal that gave Arsenal confidence because the Gunners remained on top of the Blues till they got their equalizer. Mauricio Pochettino’s men welcome Brentford to Stamford Bridge for another London derby, but who does ‘Poch’ give the go-ahead for this one? A horrible error from Sanchez against Arsenal, even though some may try to argue that Conor Gallagher was not alert and therefore allowed Rice to steal the ball that he hadn’t received in the first…
Former Premier League striker Dimitar Berbatov has sent a stark warning to Mauricio Pochettino when making his prediction for Chelsea’s clash with Brentford. The Blues head into the match as favourites for a number of reasons with the main one being they are on a four-game unbeaten streak in all competitions, while Brentford have one win in seven league outings. On Brentford boss Thomas Frank, he added: “He is doing a fantastic job in a club that can develop his idea. I think he is doing a fantastic job.” Last season, the Bees took all three points from the clash…
After Cody Gakpo managed to work the ball to him inside the penalty area, Mohamed Salah dragged it onto his right foot to create space for a shot and then slammed it off the underside of the crossbar, putting Liverpool 5-1 up against Toulouse in stoppage time. In doing so, he became the record scorer for an English club in major European cup competitions with 43 goals, surpassing Thierry Henry (42). Salah’s magnificent start to the 2023/24 season continues. In 12 appearances so far, he’s netted time times and set up four more, averaging a direct goal contribution every 66 minutes.…
Liverpool next assignment sees them welcome Forest to Anfield on Sunday afternoon, with the Reds winning 3-2 in a nervy corresponding fixture last season. Steve Cooper’s men are currently 15th in the table, following a mixed bag of results, and a home win is essential for the Merseysiders in the title race. With those two points, Nottingham would have been 11th and feeling happy, but it did take the shine off a good start overall, especially away from home against the top clubs. We need to do more at home against teams we’re expected to beat, which this game certainly…
Jarrod Bowen has been chatting about all things Premier League and had some high praise for a certain Liverpool star in doing so. And when tasked with naming the best winger in the history of the Premier League, Bowen was in no doubt that the main man was Liverpool hero, Mo Salah. Salah. The numbers he produces every year. He’s won Champions League and Premier League titles and scores 20 goals a season, every season,” Bowen said. “Hazard was a joke but for me, the way I play as well, probably a bit more biased towards a left footed winger and…
Mohamed Salah is starting to close in on his 200th Liverpool goal after following up his Merseyside derby brace by scoring against Toulouse. The Egyptian, who actually scored his 200th league goal in the 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday, now boasts 195 goals from 317 games for the Reds. With Liverpool facing Nottingham Forest, Luton Town, and Brentford in the Premier League, a return trip to Toulouse in the Europa League, and AFC Bournemouth in the League Cup in the forthcoming weeks, you would not bet against the Egyptian reaching that landmark strike before the November international break. Now with nine goals and four…
Mauricio Pochettino has dropped an early team news hint ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League clash against Brentford this weekend. The Blues have taken seven points from their last three league fixtures and come into the game hoping to maintain their unbeaten run. Pochettino is clearly aware of Brentford’s threats and knows his team will be in for a tough test. When asked about the difference between facing Thomas Frank’s side compared to Arsenal, Pochettino replied: “Of course, it is different. “We need to pay attention to different characteristics, maybe they use a different shape to play against us. For…
Despite keeping up his typically prolific goalscoring numbers in netting nine times in 12 outings so far this season, the Egyptian has also started to emerge as a new creative force for the Reds. That is evidenced by the four assists he has clocked up in the Premier League, as well as a team-leading tally of 3.3 expected assists in all competitions, according to FBref. The ease with which Salah has taken on this new responsibility had Klopp eulogising about him in his press conference ahead of Sunday’s meeting with Nottingham Forest. He said: “The young Mo was a super fast player who…
The Dutchman produced an excellent all-round display which included the fourth goal, as he continues a promising start since arriving from Bayern Munich. It was after a question on Gravenberch, during his post-match press conference, that Klopp made sure to give Endo his flowers, too. “I liked a lot of individual performances, but I would like to mention Wataru Endo,” he told reporters. I’m not sure people think that’s spectacular or whatever, but the forward passes he played tonight were absolutely incredible. And how often he broke lines with one touch, that was absolutely insane. “Then he scores a wonderful goal,…