Tag: Arsenal

Liverpool knocked out of FA cup by Arsenal

Liverpool’s hopes of winning a first FA Cup in eight years ended after they were defeated by Arsenal in the fifth round at the Emirates yesterday afternoon. The Gunners, who were thumped 5-1 by Brendan Rodgers’ men at Anfield eight days earlier, took the lead on sixteen minutes through...

No fresh injuries for Reds ahead of cup clash

Liverpool will be hoping to secure their second victory over Arsenal in consecutive weekends as the sides meet in the fifth round of the FA Cup at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Brendan Rodgers’ side are unbeaten in 2014, winning seven of their nine games in all competitions,...

Last gasp Gerrard penalty secures win for Reds

A 90th minute penalty from captain Steven Gerrard secured all three points for Liverpool against bottom-of-the-table Fulham at Craven Cottage yesterday evening. A catastrophic own goal from Kolo Toure put Rene Meulensteen’s men in front on eight minutes, only for Daniel Sturridge to draw the Reds level four minutes...

Agger and Johnson available for Fulham clash

Liverpool will be hoping to build on their magnificent 5-1 mauling of Arsenal at the weekend by taking another three points against bottom-of-the-table Fulham. Daniel Agger and Glen Johnson are both back in training and could feature, though fellow defenders Mamadou Sakho and Jose Enrique and midfielder Lucas remain...

Liverpool put five past Arsenal to strengthen their grip on fourth

Liverpool gave themselves a huge boost in their quest for a top-four finish by thumping Arsenal 5-1 at Anfield on Saturday afternoon. Martin Skrtel put the hosts in front inside after just 51 seconds, before the Slovakia international scored his and the Reds’ second inside ten minutes....

Liverpool still short of defenders for Arsenal clash

Liverpool remain without a number of first team defenders for tomorrow afternoon’s visit of Premier League leaders Arsenal. Mamadou Sakho, Jose Enrique, Glen Johnson and Daniel Agger are all side-lined, though the latter two are set to return to full training next week. Brazilian midfielder Lucas is also absent...

Liverpool held by West Brom in race for fourth

Liverpool were unable to tighten their grip on fourth place after dropping two points against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday afternoon. Daniel Sturridge had given Brendan Rodgers’ men a first half lead with his seventeenth goal of this season, though the Baggies were gifted the opportunity to equalise after...

Reds keen on Konoplyanka

Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk winger Yevhen Konoplyanka, Sky Sports understands. The Reds have already began negotiations with the Ukrainian club as they look to conclude a deal for the 24 year old, who has nine goals in twenty-three appearances so far this season....

Liverpool record emphatic derby win

Liverpool kept their top four hopes well and truly alive by beating Merseyside rivals Everton by four goals to nil at Anfield yesterday evening. The Reds had the game won in the first half, after a header from Steven Gerrard and two goals in three minutes from Daniel Sturridge...

Reds set to miss out an Salah

Liverpool look to have missed out on signing Egypt international Mohammed Salah, after Chelsea stole in at the last minute to secure his services, the Mail Online understands. Their sources in Switzerland say that the Blues joined the race to sign the winger, who has scored twice against them...