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Liverpool Fans Slam ‘Cursed’ Chamberlain

For Liverpool fans, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is ‘cursed’ and his summer move to Anfield from the Emirates is doing more harm and no good When things fall apart, several explanations are given; including the metaphysical. Since Oxlade-Chamberlain completed a £35million move from Arsenal to Liverpool this summer, the Gunners are yet to lose and Jurgen Klopp’s […]
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Prem: Liverpool beat Arsenal, United draw

Liverpool put their disappointing defeat at Leicester on Monday behind them to move up to third place in the Premier League with a 3-1 home win over Arsenal, who dropped to fifth. Arsene Wenger raised eyebrows when he left Alexis Sanchez on the bench, starting Danny Welbeck, while Mesut Ozil missed the match through illness. […]
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Gerrard Bids Anfield Farewell

Steven Gerrard wants to finish his Anfield career “on a high”, as he prepares to make his final home appearance for Liverpool against Crystal Palace this weekend. Saturday’s Premier League meeting has little riding on it for either side in terms of end-of-season ambitions, but it has great significance for Liverpool fans, who will wave […]
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Liverpool Top-Four Hopes Quashed

Liverpool claimed a creditable 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, although the result effectively quashes their hopes of qualifying for next season’s UEFA Champions League. Brendan Rodgers’ side came into Sunday’s clash with the Premier League champions seven points behind fourth-placed Manchester United, who were 2-1 winners at Crystal Palace 24
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Suarez Saddened by Gerrard's Departure

Barcelona forward Luis Suarez says it makes him sad to think of former team-mate Steven Gerrard leaving Liverpool. At the end of this season, Gerrard will depart Anfield and head to LA Galaxy in MLS, thus ending a 17-year playing career with his boyhood club. The midfielder’s last chance to sign off with a trophy […]
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Lucas Delighted with Classy Coutinho

Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva believes his team-mate and compatriot Philippe Coutinho is already one of the top talent in the world. Coutinho was Liverpool’s hero in the fourth round of the FA Cup and replicated those antics Wednesday night when he scored in the 70th minute against Blackburn to book their place in the last […]
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Mertesacker Praises Bellerin Impact

Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has said that Hector Bellerin has been a great addition to the back four this season. The 20-year-old scored the opening goal as the Gunners beat Liverpool 4-1 on Saturday. Mertesacker has admitted that Bellerin has impressed him after stepping in as a result of Mathieu Debuchy’s injury problems. “He’s given […]
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Redknapp: Ozil Is so Special!

Jamie Redknapp has been full of praise for Arsenal star Mesut Ozil following the German’s “brilliant” performance against Liverpool. The World Cup winner scored in a 4-1 hammering of the Reds at the Emirates on Saturday. The 26-year-old has faced plenty of criticism for dipping in and out of form since his £42.5m move from […]
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Rodgers: No Crisis Meeting at Liverpool!

Brendan Rodgers has rubbished reports of a dressing room revolt at Liverpool and insisted there was no crisis meeting on Sunday. It was claimed in a national newspaper that Rodgers accused several players of not playing for him following Saturday’s 4-1 Premier League hammering at Arsenal. Senior players were said to have taken exception to […]
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Henderson Not Giving up on Top-Four Fight

Jordan Henderson insists Liverpool will not give up the chase for a top-four place despite Saturday’s 4-1 Premier League defeat at Arsenal. Having been beaten by Manchester United before the international break, Liverpool slipped to a second succes­sive league defeat to one of their clos­est rivals, as three goals in eight min­utes before half-time effectively […]
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Clubs in hot chase for Onazi

Lazio midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has admitted that he has been approached by several clubs who are interested in buying him. The Nigeria international, aged 22, is wanted by Liverpool and West Ham, though he hasn’t confirmed whether the Reds or the Hammers are among the teams to have made contact with him. But he says […]
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Di Maria raises Anfield alarm

Angel di Maria has talked up the importance of Manchester United’s forthcoming clashes with their top-four rivals as they travel to Liverpool on Sunday afternoon looking for a victory to take a step closer to securing a top-four finish. The showdown at Anfield is promptly followed by games against Manchester City and Chelsea next month, […]
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Balotelli Hits Back at Critics

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli hit out at his detractors in an angry video published on his Instagram account late on Tuesday, telling them: “Shut up!” Speaking directly to camera in the short clip, he says: “Do you know me? Did you ever talk to me, personally? Do you know what I’ve been through in my […]
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Mignolet Urges Calm Ahead of United Tie

Simon Mignolet says Liverpool will not get carried away ahead of Sunday’s showdown with Manchester United. The Reds welcome their fierce rivals to Anfield knowing victory would take them above Louis Van Gaal’s side into the Premier League’s top-four. Liverpool are in form in the EPL right now, unbeaten in the league since losing at […]
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Rodgers Warns United Ahead of Anfield Tie

Brendan Rodgers has warned Manchester United that the confidence amongst his Liverpool players is sky high ahead of this Sunday’s top-four showdown at Anfield. Rodgers’ watched his Liverpool side seal a 1-0 win at Swansea City on Monday night as they kept their bid for Champions League qualification on track. The Reds are currently fifth […]
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Liverpool captaincy not decided – Henderson

Jordan Henderson is not convinced he will necessarily succeed Steven Gerrard as Liverpool captain next season. Long-serving midfielder Gerrard is due to depart for LA Galaxy at the end of the campaign, and vice-captain Henderson has assumed the skipper’s armband at times this season with Gerrard out injured. While the former Sunderland man is considered […]