Author: Soccerhuz
If Harvey Elliott has learned anything from his new-found status at Liverpool, it is that less is sometimes more. After 46 appearances for the Reds across all competitions last season, the 20-year-old would have viewed the summer departures of Jordan Henderson, James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as a chance to propel himself up the Anfield pecking order. Unfortunately for Elliott, though, the arrivals of Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch have restricted him to just one Premier League start from the opening nine matches. However, that hasn’t prevented the England Under-21 international from rubber-stamping his mark on the Reds’ early-season success, with his cameo…
Virgil van Dijk brings in new Liverpool squad rule in first major change as captain Dominic Calvert-Lewin wouldn’t have known it at the time, but his Merseyside derby battle with Virgil van Dijk peaked after just 36 seconds at Anfield on Saturday. The Everton striker’s early header, from Dwight NcNeil’s cross, was held by Alisson Becker and that was about as close as he would get to breaching the rearguard of Jurgen Klopp’s side. And while Sean Dyche might bemoan the sending-off of Ashley Young or the failure to show Ibrahima Konate the same fate in the second half as reasons for why his team were unable to really lay a…
James McConnell was singled out for praise following Liverpool U21s’ draw with Benfica in the Premier League International Cup over the weekend. The midfielder registered 168 minutes for the Reds during pre-season but is yet to make his senior debut for Jurgen Klopp‘s side. He has five Premier League 2 appearances under his belt already this season and made the first-team matchday squad for the second time in Saturday’s Merseyside derby at Anfield. Having watched on from the substitutes bench against Everton, the 19-year-old then went on to play and score for Barry Lewtas‘ U21 side the following day. McConnell equalised at the AXA…
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has insisted confidence is beginning to grow in the camp, following our most recent victory over FC Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League. The Reds made it three wins from our last three games, after Harry Maguire’s header ensured victory at Old Trafford, with Andre Onana keeping out Jordan Larsson’s stoppage-time penalty. With Manchester City next to come in the Premier League, focus will naturally shifted towards Sunday’s clash in M16, as we look to build on our recent momentum. Erik believes his players are also beginning to see the results on the pitch,…
Manchester United were heading for a full takeover until the Glazer family pulled the plug on Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani’s increasing hopes, according to reports. United’s 11-month takeover saga looks set to conclude with minority investment from Sir Jim Ratcliffe, leaving many unsatisfied. But no one will likely be more frustrated than Sheikh Jassim, who emerged as the only candidate vying to buy 100 per cent of the club earlier this year. The Qatari royal went as high as £5.2billion with his offer, double the club’s market value, but the Glazers demanded at least £6bn to consider cashing…
The pundit wrote his weekly story for the BBC as he reflected on the weekend’s Premier League action. Both derby matches were marred by refereeing controversy as Liverpool beat Everton 2-0 and Chelsea were held 2-2 by Arsenal. The Merseyside encounter saw Craig Pawson send off Ashley Young for two bookable offences while Ibrahima Konate escaped a second yellow after a similar foul. And some believe the Blues got a fortunate penalty when William Saliba was judged to have handled the ball in the area. Crooks went through his team of the week, focusing on praising most of the players such as, Kieran Trippier, James…
Full back Khalid Al-Shuwayyi scored the only goal of the game in the Saudi capital to hand defeat to Steven Gerrard’s side and leave them seventh in the table after ten games of the 2023/24 season. However, defeat was not the real humiliation for Al Ettifaq, who are of course captained by Jordan Henderson. The real sting was that, despite fronting a team containing Henderson, as well as former Liverpool teammate Gini Wijnaldum and ex-Premier League star Demarai Gray, only 696 fans were reported as in attendance at the 22,000-capacity Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium for the game. Earlier this season,…
Here’s why you voted Mohamed Salah Liverpool’s Standard Chartered Men’s Player of the Month for September. The Egyptian topped a poll on Liverpoolfc.com in recognition of his five stellar performances for the Reds last month. During the vote, we asked you to provide a brief explanation for your chosen standout performer – read on for a collection of the best comments… Biar Achuoth: The Egyptian King has been a gem throughout this season. He had a goal contribution for every game he played this month, barring Tottenham. Siji Craig: His influence on the pitch has been outstanding. From his goals…
Penalties have defined the last week for Luis Diaz. In midweek, the Colombian spurned the chance to earn his country a dramatic World Cup qualifying win in Ecuador when his spot kick was saved in additional time. Less than four days later, though, the winger’s persistence meant that, having moments earlier seen appeals for a penalty denied when challenged by Everton defender Nathan Patterson, his cross was handled by Michael Keane for what VAR eventually deemed a foul offence. Mohamed Salah converted from the spot, and the resistance of the neighbours was broken as Liverpool ultimately earned a 2-0 triumph in the…
Mohamed Salah has scored a brace twice in a row. This could be the start of a streak that brings back memories, writes Timothy Ellis. It’s been six years since Salah’s mesmeric debut season when he scored 44 goals in 49 appearances, 32 of those coming in the Premier League to set a new competition record. Everything he touched flew in from all angles. He was garlanded. There were dinks, shots that veered into the high corner of the goals, defenders left flat on their backs, and just bursting, searing pace that tallied beautifully with his other red arrows, Bobby Firmino and Sadio…