Tag: Liverpool FC

Liverpool Football Club is a professional football club based in Liverpool, England. Founded in 1892, Liverpool currently compete in the Premier League, the top tier of English football. The club has won 19 league titles, seven FA Cups, eight League Cups, and six European Cup/UEFA Champions League titles, making them one of the most successful clubs in English and European football history. Liverpool’s home ground is Anfield, which has a capacity of over 53,000 spectators.

Player focus: Alexis Sanchez proves he’s not a lone striker v Liverpool

Somewhat naively, I always thought that Alexis Sanchez would make a good striker. How wrong was I?

Player focus: Walcott shows his Sunday best v Liverpool

It's not been a year to remember for Theo Walcott.
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Sunday recap: Arsenal humiliated by Liverpool, Lewandowski for €70m + more

Although there was a fair amount of transfer guff around on Sunday, it was all overshadowed by Arsenal's rather embarrassing 4-3 loss to Liverpool at the Emirates.

Wenger reels off cliches after Arsenal concede 4 at home to Liverpool

A visibly dejected, quiet Arsene Wenger addressed the media following Arsenal's 4-3 loss to Liverpool at home.

Result: Arsenal ship 4 at home to Liverpool in humiliating season opener

The first game of the season between Arsenal and Liverpool resulted in a scrappy, odd goal-fest, which highlighted our weaknesses for all to see.

Petr Cech captains Arsenal for Liverpool opener

Petr Cech has been announced as Arsenal captain for our opening match against Liverpool.
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Official teams: Arsenal v Liverpool

Arsenal kick off the new season against rivals Liverpool at the Emirates hoping to get off to a better start than last year.
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Stat: Leicester are first champions to lose opening game since Arsenal

Leicester City's 2-1 loss to Hull on the opening day of the season has shown perhaps they're more similar to Arsenal than they'd like to think.
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Arsenal v Liverpool – Predicted lineup

Well, it’s finally here – Arsenal time and our first predicted starting XI of the new season.

Referee preview: Arsenal v Liverpool – the truth about Michael Oliver

When it was announced that Michael Oliver would be in charge of Arsenal’s opener against Liverpool, many Arsenal fans were happy, but should they really be?
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Preview: Arsenal vs Liverpool

All things considered, there's plenty of nervous supporters and sceptical critics eager to take advantage of Arsenal's flaws as the new campaign gets under way. An...

Klopp: Wenger is a legend and very smart

We all know that Jurgen Klopp loves Arsene Wenger and the feeling is mutual.

Klopp: It’s not just away, it’s away at Arsenal

One of the most frustrating things about Jurgen Klopp is that he is the Liverpool manager which means despite being inclined to like him a lot, we must, MUST force ourselves not to for the good of all that is holy in football.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Jack Wilshere of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and VfL Wolfsburg at the Emirates Stadium on July 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Wilshere confident ahead of new season, out for Liverpool game

Jack Wilshere’s ‘one-week’ injury will keep him out for the season opener against Liverpool, two weeks on from being ruled out for a week but he's still looking forward to the new season.
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Thursday Arsenal recap: Mustafi almost done, Mahrez merry-go-round + more

Thursday's headlines were dominated by the news that Shkodran Mustafi's agent confirmed an agreement between his client and Arsenal but other stuff happened to, believe it or not.
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Opposition watch: Sturridge rejoins Liverpool training ahead of Arsenal clash but still a doubt

Daniel Sturridge has returned to training with Liverpool ahead of their clash with Arsenal on Sunday but will he be fit enough to play?
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Wednesday Arsenal recap: Wenger’s future, Paul Pogba, Mahrez bid + more

Wednesday was full of the usual fun - I mean that sarcastically, of course - and some news.

Emre Can wears Ozil’s hat – we must alert the authorities!

Liverpool's Emra Can and our very own Mesut Ozil seem to be firm friends and the fact that Can has been pictured wearing the playmakers signature cap just cements this.

Mourinho: Liverpool and Arsenal can’t spend what ‘big club’ Manchester United can

After slating Jurgen Klopp and Arsene Wenger recently over comments that spending close to £100m on one player is crazy, Jose Mourinho hinted that Manchester United can afford to do this because they're a big club, while 'other clubs' can't.

Milner tears muscle but could make Arsenal game

James Milner has been diagnosed with a ‘torn muscle’ in his foot but, remarkably, has not been ruled out of the game at the weekend against Arsenal.

Michael Oliver not great news for Arsenal v Liverpool

Arsenal fans thought they had received a bit of a boost when it was announced that Michael Oliver will referee their season opener against Liverpool this weekend.

Ramsey ‘ready’ for Liverpool

With bad news seemingly around every corner, Aaron Ramsey has delivered some good by declaring himself fit and ready for Liverpool next weekend.
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Arsenal and Liverpool scout Charlton forward

Arsenal have allegedly been scouting Charlton’s ‘wonder kid,’ Ademola Lookman (amazing name), along with almost everybody else in the Premier League.

Injuries pile up for Liverpool ahead of Arsenal opener

If you think that Arsenal are having a bad time of it at the minute, you might be relieved to know that they are not alone.
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Sunday Arsenal recap: Lacazette injured, Liverpool latest + bitter-sweet Manchester City win

On Sunday, we shifted our attention over the Liverpool after they beat Barcelona 4-0 and, as always, delved into the biggest transfer rumours so you don't have to.
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Klopp confident ahead of Arsenal opener

Jurgen Klopp seems pretty confident going in the new Premier League season with Liverpool's opener coming against Arsenal.

Henry worries for Arsenal as Liverpool impress against Barcelona

Thierry Henry claimed that he's worried for Arsenal after Liverpool beat Barcelona 4-0 on Friday night.
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Opposition watch: Liverpool thrash Barcelona, Milner injured

Liverpool managed to completely tear Barcelona apart on Saturday night during the International Champions Cup clash at Wembley.

Opposition watch: Sturridge injured

If you thought it was just Arsenal who were going to have to do without players for the first game of the season, then you’ll likely be glad to know that Liverpool could be without Daniel Sturridge as well.

Mourinho in ‘makes hypocritical statement’ shocker

Jose Mourinho addressed the press on Friday looking more like someone who had been down the pub all day than a football manager and he had some typically idiotic things to say.
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Liverpool make offer for Vermaelen – report

Liverpool have allegedly made an offer to Barcelona for former Arsenal man, Thomas Vermaelen.

Xhaka: ‘Liverpool never contacted me, Arsenal is right for me’

Granit Xhaka has denied ever speaking to Liverpool or Jurgen Klopp about a potential move to Anfield despite wide press coverage claiming he was their ‘number one target.’
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Saturday Arsenal recap: Lyon mind games, new kit reveal + more

Saturday saw the release of Arsenal's shiny new away and third kits, which were met with mixed responses, as well as news that Liverpool's first choice goalkeeper has broken his hand two weeks ahead of our Premier League clash.
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Liverpool’s first choice goalkeeper set to miss out on Arsenal opener

Not only has Lucas Leiva (as well as Joel Matip, Joe Gomez and Mamadou Sakho) been ruled out of Liverpool's Premier League opener against Arsenal, now first choice goalkeeper, Loris Karius has broken his hand!

Report claims Arsenal bid £20m for Liverpool defender, probably don’t

Arsenal have allegedly tabled a £20m for Mamadou Sakho according to the Sun.

Kolo Toure joins Celtic

Former Gunner, Kolo Toure, has signed for Celtic on a one-year deal.

Look: Ozil cosies up with Emra Can and Leroy Sane in LA

Mesut Ozil is still enjoying his summer break after playing in the Euro 2016 semi-finals and it appears he's hanging out with Liverpool's Emra Can and Schalke's Leroy Sane.
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Lucas set to miss Arsenal opener

Liverpool midfielder, Lucas Leiva, has been ruled out for up to a month with a hamstring injury.
24 Jan 1999: Alex Manninger of Arsenal in action during the FA Cup Fourth round match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, England. Mandatory Credit: Alex Livesey /Allsport

Manninger signs for Liverpool

Liverpool have snapped up former Arsenal keeper, Alex Manninger on a free transfer.
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Liverpool face fresh injury blow ahead of Arsenal opener

It was one in, one out for Liverpool after they faced Huddersfield Town in pre-season.