Jürgen Klopp insisted there were many positives to take from Liverpool’s performance at West Ham United but admitted the 2-1 defeat in the FA Cup ensured his side head home full of disappointment. The Reds recovered from Michail Antonio’s goal just before halftime to level the fourth-round replay through Philippe Coutinho’s excellent free-kick three minutes after the restart at the Boleyn Ground. They forged a number of chances to take the lead during the remainder of the 90 minutes and into extra-time — instead, the Hammers secured the result when Angelo Ogbonna headed the winner just as a penalty shootout loomed. In his post-match asse...
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Jamie Vardy’s Thunder-Bolt Vs. Liverpool Among Best Goals In 2015-16 (Video)
The 17th goal Jamie Vardy scored in the 2015-16 Premier League season will probably stand as the best of his bunch. Vardy scored a rocket of a goal Tuesday in Leicester City’s Premier League game against Liverpool. Vardy, the league’s top scorer at the moment, ran onto a long pass from Riyad Mahrez and ripped his shot past goalkeeper Simon Mignolet from 25 yards out. Movement and close-range finishing are responsible for most of Vardy’s goals this season, but he demonstrated his ability to hit the target from distance at the Reds’ expense. Vardy’s goal gave Leicester City the lead in the 60th minute. He added another in the
Lovren heads Liverpool to dramatic late victory
Updated: Tuesday, 28 Oct 2014 22:34 | Comments Dejan Lovren heads Liverpool into the Capital One Cup quarter-finals
Liverpool go top, Everton eye fourth
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Liverpool crush United to go second
Updated: Sunday, 16 Mar 2014 21:26 | Comments Steven Gerrard is mobbed following one of his two successful penalties Audio Manchester United's dire season sank to a new low as they gifted Liverpool their first victory at Old Trafford in five years, going down 3-0. Steven Gerrard scored twice from the penalty spot and Luis Suarez scored his 25th goal of the season to complete an easy win which underlined the huge gulf in quality between the two sides. Gerrard converted from 12 yards after Rafael handled the ball and the Liverpool captain scored again from the spot when Phil Jones knocked over Joe Allen after the restart. The England skipper would have scored Liverpool's first hat-trick at Old Trafford since 1936 if his third
Mourinho: Liverpool have a title advantage
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho feels Liverpool’s absence from European competition is a major boon to their hopes of lifting a first Premier League title since 1990. GettyImagesJose Mourinho says Liverpool are genuine contenders. • Kelly: The mark of champions?• Macintosh: Keep Terry out• Hodgson casts doubt on Cole• Marcotti: Managerial methods Mourinho’s side are the current league leaders but Liverpool sit just four points behind, with this season’s title run-in shaping up to be one of the most exciting in years. Reds boss Brendan Rodgers has admitted that a lack of European football has been beneficial for his players at his enabled them to stay fresh and focused on the league campaign. And with Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal all still involved in the Champions
Liverpool hammer Everton in Merseyside derby
Updated: Tuesday, 28 Jan 2014 22:42 | Comments Steven Gerrard celebrates Liverpool's opening goal in tonight's demolition of Everton Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge scored two and missed a penalty but it was captain Steven Gerrard who dictated the tone of the 222nd Merseyside derby as Everton were blown away 4-0 in a scintillating first half. The England skipper had endured a miserable 45 minutes on his last appearance on this ground against Aston Villa 10 days ago but he rarely does not turn up for a cross-city clash. He duly led from the front and his influence plus Liverpool's superior firepower meant the Toffees never stood a chance. Gerrard's header opened the scoring in the 21st minute and was followed by Sturridge's two in