Author: Soccerhuz
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has backed Anthony Taylor’s decision not to award Brighton a penalty in the 2-2 draw against Liverpool. The controversy arose when Kaoru Mitoma’s shot deflected off Virgil van Dijk’s thigh and then struck his hand. Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi was visibly angry that a penalty was not given and received a yellow card for his protests. However, Gallagher, speaking on Sky Sports’ ‘Ref Watch,’ supported the on-field decision, stating that it would be surprising if a penalty had been awarded in that situation. “The evidence is there for everyone to see. It clearly strikes his…
When Liverpool icon Roberto Firmino left the club at the end of last season after reaching the end of his contract, the club elected not to replace him. It was a perfectly reasonable decision given that, between the resumption of the campaign following the World Cup and the end of proceedings in May, Firmino only started two Premier League games. In terms of minutes alone, he wasn’t going to be leaving an especially big hole. Granted, his lack of game time in the first half of 2023 was partly down to injury — he was only available from mid-February onwards…
In an ideal world, Liverpool would have beaten Brighton and then been able to sit back and watch Arsenal’s win over Manchester City. Its own game did not unfold in quite the way that it would have liked, but there is no doubt that Pep Guardiola’s side dropping more points can only be viewed as a positive. “They could [challenge for the title],” Gary Neville said of Liverpool on his Sky Sports podcast over the weekend. “They’re more likely to than Spurs, no doubt about that. I think Liverpool have got something about them. “Today they were playing against a…
Gary Neville believes Liverpool lacks a holding midfielder of Declan Rice’s calibre that could prevent them from winning the Premier League title. Pep Guardiola dared to dream about having a midfield of Declan Rice and Rodri during the summer. Had it not been for Arsenal’s interest and groundwork for the England international, the former Werst Ham star may have ended up at Manchester City. Arsenal paid £105 million to secure Rice from West Ham and beat Manchester City to the midfielder’s signing. The move has paid solid dividends so far as the English and international already look like a difference maker…
Jürgen Klopp has shared a personal message of anticipation ahead of Liverpool FC Women’s Anfield derby with Everton Women this Sunday. Having won each of their opening two Barclays Women’s Super League games this term, the Reds will aim to claim the city’s bragging rights alongside three more points this weekend.
Liverpool maintained their position as early title contenders with a hard-earned point at Brighton on Sunday afternoon. A Mohamed Salah brace towards half-time was ultimately enough for the Reds to snaffle a 2-2 draw and extend their run of form to just one defeat in 22 games. Liverpool will resume after the international break with the 243rd Merseyside derby when they entertain neighbours Everton on Saturday week. And here we look ahead to the changes Jurgen Klopp could make when his team are next in action. Konate question For the second time already this season, Klopp waved farewell to his players after…
According to Record via Sport Witness, Liverpool and Manchester United are among those keeping constant track of Antonio Silva ahead of possible approaches. The player remains well aware of their interest but is in no rush to leave Benfica. Antonio Silva has grown in stature as part of this Benfica side. Coming from their youth academy, the 19-year-old defender dreams of captaining the Eagles at some stage and hence remains relaxed about his future, especially in light of the growing interest from top teams. Silva’s rise has seen him become a regular for the Portuguese national team, with Roberto Martinez regularly…
Alexis Mac Allister insists he will not take the easy way out, as he adapts to a new Liverpool role as a defensive midfielder. The Argentine midfielder came under fire for an inconsistent performance at former club Brighton at the weekend, where his defensive howler gifted the Seagulls their opening goal. And Mac Allister also seemed to be put under serious pressure by his former team-mates in midfield, as the home side constantly set traps to drag the 24-year-old out of the defensive position he was supposed to take up. Yet even though he had never played as a number six before…
Alan Pardew has now suggested that Liverpool duo Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson wouldn’t get into the Arsenal team this season. Pardew was comparing Liverpool’s back line to Arsenal’s after the Premier League games on Sunday and saw a clear difference. The manager thought that both Alexander-Arnold and Robertson had mistakes in them which would ultimately make the difference. Speaking on talkSPORT, Pardew said: “The back four and the sitting midfield player of Arsenal are way better than Liverpool’s. “That’s why the defensive record of Arsenal at the end of the season, might be the difference for them to be champions and Liverpool not…
Liverpool have been linked with several wingers and the latest name in the lime light is that of Assane Diao. Mohamed Salah has been our best attacking player this season but the veteran Egyptian could end up leaving the club next summer.