Huddersfield, United Kingdom | AFP | Jurgen Klopp suggested he had found a way to win “average matches” for the first time in his managerial career after Liverpool eked out an unconvincing 1-0 Premier League victory at Huddersfield. This result ensured Liverpool finished Saturday level on points with leaders Manchester …
Read More »Spotlight on Mourinho once more as Liverpool, Man City seek winning return
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho remains the centre of attention when the former Chelsea boss returns to Stamford Bridge on Saturday. A dramatic fightback from 2-0 down to beat Newcastle 3-2 before a two-week international break offered Mourinho a stay of execution, but the …
Read More »Egypt banking on Salah’s Liverpool form at World Cup
Cairo, Egypt | AFP | Egypt coach Hector Cuper is hoping star striker Mohamed Salah can transfer the stellar form he’s shown for Liverpool this season to the national side at the World Cup in Russia. Salah, the Premier League and African player of the year, became a national hero …
Read More »Klopp confident Liverpool will seal Champions League spot
London, United Kingdom | Jurgen Klopp is confident Liverpool will recover from a disappointing Premier League run to seal qualification for next season’s Champions League in their final game against Brighton. Defeat to Chelsea on Sunday, following damaging draws against Stoke and West Brom, has taken the race for Champions …
Read More »After Roman conquest, Liverpool face Battle of the Bridge
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Fresh from booking their place in the Champions League final after a dramatic night in Rome, Liverpool’s European heroes return to the fight for a Premier League top four finish when they face Chelsea on Sunday. Jurgen Klopp’s side are still on a high …
Read More »Liverpool reach Champions League final after nervy night in Rome
Rome, Italy | AFP | Liverpool held off a spirited Roma fightback to reach the Champions League final 7-6 on aggregate despite losing 4-2 in a hectic semi-final second leg in Rome. Jurgen Klopp’s reached their eighth European Cup final and first since 2007 where they will play two-time holders …
Read More »Klopp focused on Liverpool ‘dream’, not off-field distractions
Rome, Italy | AFP | Jurgen Klopp warned that Liverpool would not let off-field distractions take the focus off their dream of reaching the Champions League final when they face Roma on Wednesday. Klopp’s side are on the brink of reaching the final for the first time since 2007 as they …
Read More »Salah wins writers’ footballer of the year award
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Mohamed Salah was Tuesday named as the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year for 2017/18 after scoring 43 goals so far in an incredible debut season for Liverpool. The Egypt international narrowly topped the poll of the 400-strong FWA membership ahead of Manchester …
Read More »Egypt football star Salah signals progress in image dispute
Cairo, Egypt | AFP | An image rights storm that has seen star Mohamed Salah lash out at Egyptian football authorities is on the way to being settled, the Liverpool playmaker has signalled. “We were promised a solution and God willing the issue is on its way to being resolved,” …
Read More »‘Devastated’ Oxlade-Chamberlain to miss World Cup with knee injury
London, United Kingdom | AFP | England midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain said on Wednesday he was “devastated” to be ruled out of the World Cup with a knee injury, but that it “pales in comparison” to the attack on a Liverpool fan before Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Roma. Oxlade-Chamberlain was …
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