The Merseyside Derby, while not the most equal in terms of history and wins, is definitely one of the fiercest derbies in England. When players get on the pitch, whether it is the Goodison Park or Anfield, they have only one goal – to bury the other club under the ground. We have seen fights, …
The ending to Liverpool’s match against Newcastle was pure box-office. From wild celebrations to explicit gestures, Liverpool’s 2-1 victory was markedly different from the 9-0 win against Bournemouth the previous week. Now, another interesting thing was caught by some eagle-eyed viewers in the aftermath of the crazy ending of the match. Roberto Firmino, one of …
Liverpool versus Newcastle United ended up being an extremely intense affair, with both sides putting on spirited displays. The hosts started the game with key absences in Darwin Nunez and Thiago, while Newcastle were able to field their brand new signing Alexander Isak. The £60m man made an instant impact as he flashed a thundering …
Liverpool came from behind to beat Newcastle 2-1 this week. New signing Alexander Isak put Newcastle a goal up and had a second disallowed controversially by VAR. Newcastle then resorted to time-wasting tactics to not allow Liverpool to score. As the clock kept ticking, Newcastle’s approach to the game started causing frustration among the crowd …
Following two draws and a defeat to Manchester United, Jurgen Klopp’s men were under immense pressure to get results after being 16th on the PL table. A resounding 9-0 thrashing of Bournemouth allayed those fears but Wednesday’s mid-week fixture against Newcastle saw Liverpool revert back to the disinterested side that supporters saw during the first …
If it wasn’t for Liverpool’s new youngster, Fabio Carvalho, Jurgen Klopp would have come up with some new excuse about their failure to win against Newcastle United in the post-match press conference. All credits to the 20-year-old lad to keep the Kop pumping and Klopp on his toes for the next encounter. The battle against …
Premier League matchday 5 is almost over, with only Man Utd vs. Leicester remaining. In this post, we analyse the FPL hits and misses that the mid-week games brought. The results are as follows: The Hits: Erling Haaland The most obvious place to start is the talk of the town, Erling Haaland. Man City’s dominant …
Every year, EA Sports introduces a new instalment to their FIFA football franchise video game. The future of the FIFA brand is in doubt, but the controversy around rating cards is here to stay. For the past few years, Lionel Messi has been the highest-rated player in the game, frequently being rated 93-94. The last …
While the action on the pitch is usually enthralling by itself, the thrills provided by Fantasy Premier League (FPL) only enhance that experience. The feeling of competing against millions of other managers, with nothing except wits and knowledge by your side is incredibly immersive, and as such, the FPL continues to grow each season. However, …
Language has always been a tricky terrain for footballers playing in European nations outside of their home countries. Perhaps a very extreme case of it would be the hellish treatment accorded to Gareth Bale by the Madrid-based media outlets for the Welshman’s apparent lack of willingness to learn Spanish during his time with Real. While …
The Premier League fans are still reeling from a fiery weekend of football antics. Arsenal has turned their tables around with another victory extending their 100 per cent win record in the league while champions, Manchester City, stamped another gritty win after trailing in the first half against Crystal Palace. But the takeaway was from …
Traditionally, defenders have always enjoyed the least attention when it comes to the Fantasy Premier League. This is probably because goal involvement by defenders was sporadic and their only other source of major points was clean sheets, which is a team effort rather than an individual accolade. Furthermore, defenders are liable to pick up yellow …
Liverpool has finally come out of its cocoon and put on a show that echoed across the entire European continent. After last week’s loss to Manchester United, the Reds were under immense pressure to deliver and they came out roaring with the support of a raging Anfield. The Reds announced their candidacy for the Premier …
After three games into the new Premier League season, Liverpool looks to have made one of their worst starts to a campaign in their 7-year spell with manager Jurgen Klopp. With two draws and a defeat, the Merseyside Reds currently occupy the 16th position on the table as the alarm bells have been sounded in …
The Premier League heavyweights, Liverpool, aren’t exactly enjoying their time under the British sun lately. Two draws and a gut-wrenching defeat to arch nemesis, Manchester United, have left them in the bottom half of the table with fans now waking up to a bleak future that might befall the club. The reason you ask? It’s …
Manchester United’s victory against Liverpool on Monday has certainly sent shockwaves across Europe. After a dismal opening game against Brighton and a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Brentford, no one expected United to produce a result against Champions League finalists, Liverpool, even though the Reds themselves were not firing on all cylinders. But Jurgen …
Erik ten Hag can finally breathe free without the threat of a looming noose around his neck. He has broken the curse and allowed joy to pervade the alleys of Old Trafford. The recent memories of the 5-0 thrashing that brought Liverpool back to the perch last season can now be forgotten and a new …