Tag: Arsenal

Toure insists Reds are still title challengers

Liverpool defender Kolo Toure believes that the Reds are still in the title race despite dropping points against Aston Villa at the weekend, according to the Mail Online. The 2-2 draw with Paul Lambert’s men kept the Merseyside club in the top four, though they are now eight points...

Gerrard tips Sterling for World Cup berth

Steven Gerrard has backed Raheem Sterling to join him at the World Cup finals in Brazil, according to ESPN. The 19 year old winger he established himself as a key part of Brendan Rodgers’ squad having made his tenth consecutive appearance for the Reds in Sunday’s 5-3 win over...

Liverpool edge out Stoke in nervy eight-goal thriller

Liverpool moved back in to the top four of the Premier League after edging out Stoke City in an eight-goal thriller at the Britannia Stadium on Sunday afternoon. An own goal from Ryan Shawcross put the Reds in front after just five minutes, before top scorer Luis Suarez doubled...

Sturridge hoping for return at Stoke

Liverpool may welcome back Daniel Sturridge for Sunday afternoon’s trip to Stoke City. The England international hasn’t played since the Meresyside derby at Goodison Park back in November, where his eighty-ninth minute equaliser salvaged a point for Brendan Rodgers’ side....

Reds to rival Arsenal for Morata

Liverpool are set to rival Arsenal in the race to sign Real Madrid starlet Alvaro Morata on loan, the Express understands. The Gunners have been strongly linked with a move for the forward as they look to solve their attacking crisis, which was worsened this week by the news...

Henderson: We’re benefiting from Euro absence

Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson believes that the club’s absence for European competition this season has benefitted league campaign, Sky Sports understands. The midfielder, who has arguably been the Reds’ most improved player this season, has said that the extra rest the team has been able to enjoy has helped...

Liverpool slip to fifth after defeat at Stamford Bridge

Liverpool have slipped to fifth place in the Premier League after losing 2-1 at Chelsea – their second defeat in three days. The Reds took the lead on three minutes through Martin Skrtel, before goals from top scorer Eden Hazard and Samuel Eto’o swung the game in favour of...

Liverpool slip to fourth after Etihad defeat

Liverpool’s winning run ended at the hands of Manchester City, who secured a 2-1 win over the Reds at the Etihad Stadium yesterday afternoon. Philippe Coutinho put Brendan Rodgers’ men in front of 24 minutes; only for City captain Vincent Kompany to draw the hosts level seven minutes later....

Liverpool prepared for tough City test

Premier League leaders Liverpool face arguably their toughest challenge of the season so far as they travel to Manchester City, hoping for the three points that will ensure they remain in first place. The Reds will be without defender Jon Flanagan, who sustained during the 3-1 victory over Cardiff...

Liverpool top the league on Christmas Day

Liverpool have the distinction of topping the Premier League on Christmas Day after Arsenal and Chelsea played out a goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium yesterday evening. The visitors best effort came in the first half when Frank Lampard hit the woodwork, while Olivier Giroud squandered two good efforts...