Tag: Steven Gerrard

Benitez set for Anfield return

Few games in the Premier League are more mouth-watering than Sunday’s clash between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield. The game marks Rafa Benitez’s return to the club where he spent six seasons, winning the European Cup in 2005, at the same time Brendon Rodgers was head youth coach at...

Gerrard: Europe still possible

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has maintained that the club can still achieve European qualification for next season, despite the club being five points adrift of fifth place. Berndan Rodgers’ men have also played a game more than all but one of the top six, but Gerrard insists that they...

Liverpool come from behind to win at Villa

Liverpool bounced back from defeat at Southampton a fortnight ago to maintain their impressive record at Villa Park with a 2-1 win over Paul Lambert’s side. Christian Benteke gave the hosts the lead just after the half hour mark, though they were pegged back when Jordan Henderson dinked over...

Gerrard set to play on

Steven Gerrard can continue to play at the highest level well into his 30’s, according to Liverpool’s head of performance Glen Driscoll. The England skipper, who turns 33 in May, has played every minute of Liverpool’s thirty league games this season, scoring eight times....

Ince still on Rodgers’ radar

The Mirror have reported that Brendan Rodgers is still keen to strike a deal for Blackpool’s Tom Ince, despite the player apparently believing the chance of transfer has gone. Liverpool made efforts to resign their former youth player during the January transfer window, but were wary of splashing out...

Alonso set to return?

Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has reportedly refused to sign a new contract at Real Madrid, paving the way for a possible return to Anfield....

Reina set to return?

Liverpool will hope to continue their good run of form as the travel to Southampton on Saturday afternoon. Brendon Rodgers has no fresh injury concerns, but will wait to see if he can recall Pepe Reina in goal, after the Spaniard missed last weekend’s win over Tottenham Hotspur....

Gerrard eyes strong finish

Steven Gerrard has urged his Liverpool teammates to use Sunday’s 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur as a springboard to European qualification. The Reds came from behind to beat Andre Villas Boas’ in form side, and move to within two points of fifth place Arsenal, and seven behind a Champions...

Reds up to sixth

Liverpool have moved above local rivals Everton following an impressive come-from-behind victory over in form Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield. The Reds took the lead on 21 minutes when neat built up play from Philippe Coutinho and Jose Enrique provided Luis Suarez with his twenty-eighth goal of the season, though...

Lucas: Suarez should take top award

Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has backed teammate Luis Suarez to be named PFA Player of the Year. The Uruguayan striker has 25 goals in all competitions this season, and looks to be in a three way fight with Manchester United’s Robin Van Persie, and Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur...