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.

Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 232: Blunted by the Blades

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Anita discuss the draw with Sheffield United, the lack of goals from midfield,...
BATH, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 13: In this photo illustration, £1 coins are seen with the new £10 note on October 13, 2017 in Bath, England. Currency experts have warned that as the uncertainty surrounding Brexit continues, the value of the British pound, which has remained depressed against the US dollar and the euro since the UK voted to leave in the EU referendum, is likely to fluctuate. (Photo Illustration by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Tottenham outspend Liverpool but Arsenal outspend them both

With Liverpool and Tottenham going head-to-head on Saturday, the Daily Telegraph compared the two club's net spend since January 2016 and it tells a very different story to what other parts of the media would have you believe.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Arsenal speaks to Dr Gary O'Driscoll, Team Doctor of Arsenal following a knock to his head during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on December 26, 2019 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Liverpool want Gary O’Driscoll to replace own doctor leaving for FIFA

Arsenal are facing the very real prospect of losing their top doctor, Gary O'Driscoll, to Liverpool but are desperately trying to keep him at the club.

Every club should stand with Liverpool on this

The FA will not use Anfield to host an England game because of Liverpool's ban on S*n journalists but Liverpool's is a stand that every club in the country should get behind.
NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Interim Manager of Arsenal, Freddie Ljungberg looks on during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Arsenal FC at Carrow Road on December 01, 2019 in Norwich, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

What are Arsenal’s top four chances? A look at the teams above

The race for top four in the Premier League is, to use a common expression, tighter than a duck's arse, which is also said to be what is squeezing out Arsenal's performances this season.

Manchester United close on Arsenal but Leicester’s yellow card count grabs attention

It's been a few weeks since I updated the yellow card table so let's see if Arsenal are still picking up more yellows per game than any other side as has been the case all season.

Liverpool overtake Arsenal across social media but Manchester United are kings

Reigning European Champions Liverpool have overhauled struggling Arsenal's follower count on the major social media platforms, with the trend looking set to continue.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 221: Another mad week in Arsenal Land

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Anita re-live the Anfield madness, trudge through the home draw with Wolves, talk...
Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Martinelli (R) celebrates with Arsenal's German defender Shkodran Mustafi after scoring his team's third goal, his second, during the English League Cup fourth round football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on October 30, 2019. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP / Getty Images)

Shkodran Mustafi receives support on social media after own goal (no, really)

Shkodran Mustafi received a lot of support from Arsenal fans on Twitter after scoring an own goal against Liverpool on Wednesday night.
COLOGNE, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 14: Denis Zakaria of Borussia Monchengladbach (8) celebrates victory after the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Koeln and Borussia Moenchengladbach at RheinEnergieStadion on September 14, 2019, in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Jörg Schüler/Bongarts/Getty Images)

German media: Arsenal contact Denis Zakaria’s representatives

Arsenal have been in touch with the representatives of 22-year-old Denis Zakaria over a potential transfer, according to reports in Germany.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 220: VAR! Xhaka! Emery! Ozil! The Arsenal soap opera continues

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Anita make sense of Sunday's madness, tackle the VAR confusion, ponder potential captaincy...
English referee Kevin Friend shows a yellow card to Arsenal's English defender Calum Chambers (R) during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on September 30, 2019. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Arsenal remain top of yellow card table with Liverpool bottom

Arsenal are still firmly on top of the yellow card table picking up more cards than any other side while needing to fewest fouls to get booked.
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Liverpool arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Burnley and Liverpool at Turf Moor on January 1, 2018 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Stats suggest Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain hasn’t changed since leaving Arsenal

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's stats with Liverpool so far are nearly identical to his final season with Arsenal, suggesting not much has changed.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal reacts during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Standard Liege at Emirates Stadium on October 03, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Unai Emery’s home win record only bettered by Liverpool and Manchester City

Only Liverpool and Manchester City have won more games at home than Arsenal since Unai Emery arrived.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Arsenal is shown a yellow card by referee Martin Atkinson during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 01, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Leicester close on Liverpool but Arsenal still top of yellow card table

Arsenal sit top of the yellow card table with more yellows than anyone else, a higher yellow-per-game rate than any other side while picking up yellows for fewer fouls than any other side in the Premier League.
Liverpool's German manager Jurgen Klopp (L) reacts with Liverpool's Spanish midfielder Pedro Chirivella at the final whistle during the English League Cup third round football match between MK Dons and Liverpool at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire on September 25, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)

Date confirmed as Liverpool free to face Arsenal after avoiding cup expulsion

Liverpool have avoided disqualification from the Carabao Cup ahead of their tie with Arsenal and have, instead, been handed a £200k fine for fielding an ineligible player.

Arsenal to send scouts to watch Dominik Szoboszlai again on Wednesday

Arsenal are set to send scouts to watch Dominik Szoboszlai with Red Bull Salzburg again this week, as his team face Liverpool in the Champions League.
English referee Kevin Friend shows a yellow card to Arsenal's English defender Calum Chambers (R) during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on September 30, 2019. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Arsenal get fewest fouls per yellow, Liverpool and Leicester the most

As I was browsing some stats this morning I couldn't help notice Arsenal's yellow card count in the league this season and wondered how it stacked up against other teams. It's safe to say I was astounded by what I found.
BIRKENHEAD, ENGLAND - JULY 12: Pedro Chirivella of Liverpool during a pre-season friendly match between Tranmere Rovers and Liverpool at Prenton Park on July 12, 2017, in Birkenhead, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Liverpool face League Cup expulsion amid Pedro Chirivella eligibility concerns

Liverpool face the possibility of being thrown out of the League Cup amid concerns over the eligibility of Pedro Chirivella, who came off the bench against MK Dons.
LIVERPOOL, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 09: Julio Baptista (R) of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's fifth goal to complete his hat trick with team mate Jeremie Aliadiere during the Carling Cup quarter final match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on January 9, 2007, in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s squad depth and strong cup record against Liverpool could give them a chance...

Arsenal's draw against Liverpool in the League Cup looks like an extremely tough one, but the Gunners do have the best of the recent history between the two in the cups.

How does Liverpool’s new Nike deal compare to Arsenal’s Adidas one?

Liverpool look set to sign a new bumper deal with Nike, bringing to an end to their partnership with New Balance, but how does Arsenal's 'record-breaking deal' stack up less than a year later?
Arsenal money

Tottenham only make £3m more than Arsenal despite CL Final, Liverpool top

Arsenal earned £142m from TV revenue last year, leaving them 6th in the table when the top five leagues were analysed.
DUBLIN, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 05: Granit Xhaka of Switzerland celebrates the goal of Fabian Schar during the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier between Republic of Ireland and Switzerland at Aviva Stadium on September 05, 2019 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Granit Xhaka offers to give up Swiss captaincy to please Xherdan Shaqiri

Granit Xhaka has offered to give up the armband of the Swiss national team if it will help Xherdan Shaqiri get over his huff and return to the squad.
COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 15: Mesut Oezil #10 of Arsenal waves to fans during the second half against the Colorado Rapids at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on July 15, 2019 in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by Timothy Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Mesut Özil’s agent says he won’t leave despite absence from squad facing Liverpool

Mesut Özil's agent has insisted the player will remain with the club despite missing out on their trip to Liverpool last Saturday.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 210: Are diamonds really forever?

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Stephen and Anita discuss the 3-1 defeat to Liverpool, formation changes, VAR, and how Arsenal...
Nicolas Pepe and Lucas Torreira after the latter's goal against Liverpool (Photo via Instagram / LTorreira34)

Nicolas Pepe showed encouraging signs in defeat as exemplified by dribbling statistic

Arsenal were comprehensively beaten 3-1 by Liverpool on Saturday, but the one big positive was the performance of Nicolas Pepe.
Arsenal's French-born Ivorian midfielder Nicolas Pepe (R) controls the ball in front of Liverpool's Scottish defender Andrew Robertson (L) during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on August 24, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

Liverpool vs Arsenal player ratings: Pepe impressive in a disappointing defeat

Arsenal suffered another disappointing defeat to Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday, though perhaps not quite as embarrassing as in the last couple of years.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal in action during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at the Emirates Stadium on July 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Granit Xhaka: Liverpool have a great team, let’s get ready for Tottenham

Granit Xhaka has called on his teammates to refocus following their latest trip to Anfield with Tottenham due to arrive at the Emirates next week.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal in action during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at the Emirates Stadium on July 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Matteo Guendouzi: We have a better team than last year and we’re going to...

Matteo Guendouzi insists Arsenal aren't going to resign themselves to the same result they got last season away to Liverpool, and they're travelling to Anfield to win.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Arsenal Manager, Unai Emery instructs his team during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at Emirates Stadium on July 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Liverpool vs Arsenal: Team news, predicted XI, how and when to watch

Arsenal face their toughest test of the new campaign with a trip to Anfield to face Champions League winners and Premier League runners-up Liverpool.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 209: Dani Cesc-ballos?

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew, Anita and Sylvain revel in beating Burnley, enjoy the new additions, and look forward...
LONDON - NOVEMBER 26: Robin van Persie of Arsenal celebrates scoring the third goal during the FA Barclays Premiership match between Arsenal and Blackburn Rovers at Highbury on November 26, 2005 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Feyenoord believe Robin van Persie will help them in future negotiations with Arsenal

Feyenoord director Sjaak Troost believes Robin van Persie and Dirk Kuyt will help them negotiate with Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United in future.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - APRIL 14: Niamh Fahey (R) of Arsenal holds off Anna Blasse of Wolfsburg during the UEFA Women's Champions League Semi Final First Leg match between Arsenal Ladies and VFL Wolfsburg at Meadow Park on April 14, 2013 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Former Arsenal star made vice-captain at Liverpool

Former Arsenal star Niamh Fahey has been made vice-captain at Liverpool.
Dani Ceballos after signing for Arsenal on a season-long loan deal from Real Madrid (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal shirt 6th most popular as Liverpool sales soar but Manchester United still top

Arsenal's shirt is the sixth most popular in football, selling an average of 800,000 a year but they are behind Liverpool who have seen their shirt sales soar after their Champions League exploits.

Sources close to Dani Ceballos confirm his preferred transfer this summer

Sources close to Dani Ceballos are suggesting the Real Madrid midfielder's preference is to join Tottenham Hotspur, despite links to Liverpool, Arsenal and AC Milan.
Lille's Ivorian forward Nicolas Pepe celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Lille (LOSC) and Olympique Lyonnais (OL) on December 1, 2018 at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Villenueve d'Ascq. (Photo by FRANCOIS LO PRESTI/AFP/Getty Images)

€80m: Liverpool being used to drive up price of Arsenal target

Arsenal may well want Nicolas Pepe, and they very clearly need him, but it seems as if he's more likely to end up at Liverpool or even Manchester United.
Lille's Ivorian forward Nicolas Pepe celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Lille (LOSC) and Olympique Lyonnais (OL) on December 1, 2018 at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Villenueve d'Ascq. (Photo by FRANCOIS LO PRESTI/AFP/Getty Images)

Arsenal rated as 3/10 to land Nicolas Pepe, Liverpool being used to drive up...

Arsenal may well want Nicolas Pepe, and they very clearly need him, but it seems as if he's more likely to end up at Liverpool or even Manchester United.

UEFA rank Arsenal above Liverpool while Tottenham leapfrog Manchester United

UEFA have ranked Arsenal ahead of Liverpool after they updated their co-efficient table to take into account this season's European competitions.
MADRID, SPAIN - JUNE 01: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Liverpool celebrates with his girlfriend Perrie Edwards after his side won during the UEFA Champions League Final between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on June 01, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain sends message to Arsenal fans after Liverpool beat Tottenham

After Liverpool beat Tottenham on Saturday night to win the Champions League Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain told Per Mertesacker, "as former Gooners we know what that meant to all the Arsenal fans out there."

Marc Overmars: Hakim Ziyech will leave when a top club comes

Ajax sporting director and former Gunner Marc Overmars says Hakim Ziyech will leave the club when a top side comes in for him, with Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool reportedly interested.