Liverpool adjusted their defence: Mamadou Sakho moved out to left back and Daniel Agger came in at centre back, Aly Cissokho losing his place and dropping down to the bench. Martin Skrtel and Glen Johnson retained their defensive positions. I
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Match Preview: Chelsea vs Liverpool (29.12.13)
Brendan Rodgers, as manager of Liverpool, has never lost two games in a row. He accomplished this feat whilst at Swansea too. Yes, we slipped on the carcass of the Christmas Turkey on Boxing
Continue readingMatch Report: Manchester City vs Liverpool (26.12.13) L 2-1
For Liverpool, the lineup was forced into making one change from its successful one in recent matches. Jon Flanagan didn’t make his fitness test and the talented young left back was replaced by Aly Cissokho. The game was lively from
Continue readingMatch Report: Liverpool vs Cardiff City (21.12.13) W 3-1
The game began with Liverpool retaining their lineup from the previous weekend. For Cardiff, Craig Bellamy didn’t make the starting eleven. Early on the game seem fairly balanced. Luis Suarez got on the ball in the penalty area twice, the
Continue readingMatch Report: Tottenham vs Liverpool (15.12.13) W 0-5
Luis Suarez led the team out with the responsibilities of the captain’s armband. It is a big game for us today and we need our star man to step up to the occasion. Liverpool began the game well, giving as
Continue readingMatch Report: Liverpool vs West Ham (07.12.13) W 4-1
Man Of The Match:Â Prior to the whistle there was a tribute to Nelson Mandela. Whatever your views on Mandela there is no doubt he was an icon of the twentieth century and he did have links to our football
Continue readingMatch Preview: Liverpool vs West Ham (07.12.13)
Liverpool are on a high after their midweek drumming of Norwich which was maybe the highlight of our season. Will our form be maintained? Today’s Anfield visitors are West Ham, who in contrast
Continue readingMatch Report: Liverpool vs Norwich City (04.12.13) W 5-1
Liverpool began the game with manager Brendan Rodgers imposing three changes on the starting line-up, following the defeat at Hull City. Daniel Agger coming back in for Kolo Toure at centre back was widely expected. Philippe Coutinho was fit enough
Continue readingMatch Report: Hull City vs Liverpool (01.12.13) L 3-1
There were a few surprises in the starting lineup. Philippe Coutinho, it transpires, will also be missing from our attack with a niggling injury from this week’s training. He made the bench , however, unlike Daniel Sturridge, of course, whose
Continue readingMatch Report: Arsenal vs Liverpool (02.11.13) L 2-0
It was immediately clear from the start that we were facing high quality opposition. Whereas there are other premiership sides that pass the ball and retain possession well, Arsenal are masters. Their passing is not just quick and clean, it’s
Continue readingMatch Report: Liverpool vs West Brom (26.10.13) W 4-1
Liverpool began the match with their favoured three central defenders, Daniel Agger still not being able to force his way back into first XI. The game began with a fast tempo with Liverpool passing the ball around well. Suarez was
Continue readingMatch Report: Newcastle United vs Liverpool (19.10.13) D 2-2
Liverpool started the game in their favoured 3-5-2 formation, with natural wing backs in Aly Cissokho and Glen Johnson bot making reappearances. Sakho, Toure and Skrtel form the central defence 3. Lucas Leiva stayed at home with his wife and
Continue readingMatch Report: Liverpool vs Crystal Palace (05.10.13) W 3-1
It began  a good day for Liverpool as it saw Kenny Dalgleish return to a position in the directors’ box at Anfield. Liverpool started the game in their recent favoured 3-5-2 formation, Martin Skrtel joined by Sakho and Toure in
Continue readingMatch Preview: Sunderland vs Liverpool (29.09.13)
Liverpool head to the Stadium of Light in Sunday afternoon’s big game. Sunderland are rooted to the bottom of the Premiership table with only one point from five matches. Their outspoken manager, Paolo Di
Continue readingMatch Report: Manchester United vs Liverpool (25.09.13) W 0-1
Liverpool started the match with Skrtel and Sakho in the centre, Toure right-back and Enrique on the left. The midfield remained unchanged from the Southampton game and Suarez rejoined the first team up front to partner Daniel Sturridge. Manchester United
Continue readingMatch Report: Liverpool vs Southampton (21.09.13) L 0-1
Liverpool started the game with four centre halves. Agger and Skrtel in the middle and Sakho and Toure as left back and right back. Enrique was declared injured but still remained on the substitute bench. The 4 centre halves made
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