Author: Soccerhuz
Liverpool eyes were always going to be on Arsenal vs Manchester City. Despite a somewhat disappointing draw with Brighton, Jürgen Klopp will still consider these two sides his direct competition for the campaign, in what is a distinct improvement on last season. A draw was probably the preferred result, but defeat for Pep Guardiola was a close second, with Liverpool slip-ups now not directly punished by Manchester City in successive weeks. Of course, that’s a rather positive spin on what feels a lot like missed opportunities — especially in the case of the Spurs shambles — but the Reds head into the international break…
Where are Everton and Liverpool predicted to finish in the Premier League table after they both picked up points this weekend? It has been another intriguing weekend in the Premier League as Everton and Liverpool both picked up points to boost their causes at either end of the table. The main emotion for the Toffees was one of relief after they avoided a fifth consecutive Goodison Park defeat by claiming what could be a big three points against Bournemouth. First-half goals from James Garner and Jack Harrison put Sean Dyche’s men in control and they went on to secure the win and move three…
One Liverpool fan is convinced there is a hidden reason why Mateo Kovacic avoided what appeared to be a blatant red card against Arsenal during Sunday afternoon’s Premier League blockbuster at the Emirates Stadium. The Croatian midfielder, who was named in Pep Guardiola’s starting lineup to play Mikel Arteta’s title-chasing Gunners, lined up alongside Rico Lewis. And although both sides went into the half-time break level at 0-0, Arsenal will feel incredibly hard done by. Kovacic lunged in on Martin Odegaard and clearly took out the Norweigan’s standing leg. Given the fact the City midfielder executed his challenge from behind, fans, both home…
Cesc Fabregas was critical of Alexis Mac Allister for the role he played in Liverpool conceding the opening goal against Brighton and Hove Albion today. It seems to be a carbon copy. Jurgen Klopp’s side have conceded these types of goals already this season when playing out from the back, just cite the Bournemouth game. Virgil van Dijk was the man on the ball for Liverpool as he tried to feed a ball through to Alexis Mac Allister, who according to Cesc Fabregas, ‘stayed standing’ as the ball was passed to the 24-year-old, as he told Premier League Productions (08/10/23…
Jamie Carragher was full of praise for Alisson after the Liverpool goalkeeper made a massive save to deny Simon Adingra scoring an equaliser for Brighton on Sunday. Carragher was speaking on Super Sunday (broadcast on Sky Sports; 8/10; 15:08) after the Brazilian did brilliantly to keep the Reds 2-1 up during the early stages of the second-half at the Amex Stadium. Alisson has been in sensational form for some time for Jurgen Klopp’s side. He could have perhaps done better for the opening goal, with Simon Adingra’s long-range effort ending up in the centre of the goal. But he more…
Jamie Carragher thinks Liverpool need to address two key areas if they are challenge for the Premier League title – and believes their best chance of top-flight glory could come next season. Despite their controversial defeat at Tottenham last weekend, the Reds kicked off against Brighton on Sunday just four points off Ange Postecoglou’s side at the top of the table. And Jurgen Klopp’s summer signings, in particular Dominik Szoboszlai, have seemingly strengthened the squad in light of a host of summer departures. Since Liverpool ended their 30-year wait for a top flight title in the 2019/10 campaign, it’s Manchester City who have finished top…
Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher pointed to failures from Virgil van Dijk, Alisson and Alexis Mac Allister as the reason for Liverpool conceding their first goal against Brighton. Simon Adingra put the Seagulls ahead after 20 minutes at the AMEX Stadium, with the hosts’ pressing leaving Jurgen Klopp ‘s side all at sea. After an attack from Brighton broke down, Alisson carried the ball out of his box, before passing it to Van Dijk. Alexander-Arnold had moved up into midfield, with his keeper instead occupying the space on the right side of defence. Van Dijk then opted to play a pass to Mac Allister, but…
Liverpool travel to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday as they look to return to winning ways in the Premier League. The Reds suffered two defeats to the Seagulls, last season. Their chastening defeat on the coast in January was followed up by the halting of their FA Cup defence after Kaoru Mitoma’s late effort. Alexis Mac Allister change needed as Wataru Endo wait continues for Liverpool When this fixture last took place in January, it was a personal celebration for Alexis Mac Allister, feted before kick-off as a World Cup winner before helping Brighton humiliate the visiting Liverpool. But…
Brighton host Liverpool on Sunday afternoon as both teams look to get back to winning ways in the Premier League after defeats last time out. Both clubs have made a bright start to their league campaigns with the Seagulls sat in sixth and the Reds in fourth. Sunday’s game at the Amex promises to be an entertaining affair as the two teams are among the most exciting in European football. Europa League duty was required from both sides midweek with Roberto De Zerbi’s team getting a draw against Marseille, while Liverpool were 2-0 winners over Union Saint-Gilloise. The home side…
Pascal Gross avoided a red card against Liverpool because VAR officials did not see the chance as a ‘clear goalscoring opportunity’. Liverpool were awarded a penalty at Brighton when the German midfielder pulled down Dominik Szoboszlai inside the penalty area and appeared to make no genuine attempt to play the ball. Mohamed Salah scored to put the Reds 2-1 ahead. Guidance on denial of clear goalscoring opportunities states: “Where a player commits an offence against an opponent within their own penalty area which denies an opponent an obvious goal-scoring opportunity and the referee awards a penalty kick, the offender is…