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Liverpool made it 22 games unbeaten in all competitions with a 3-1 home win over Leicester City on Boxing Day to go seven points clear at the top of the Premier League on Thursday night. After an early goal from Jordan Ayew, the Reds responded through Cody Gakpo before second-half strikes from Curtis Jones and Mohamed Salah settled it. It means Arne Slot’s side are comfortably clear at the summit with a game in hand against Everton still to be played. The ECHO was, of course, at Anfield to provide our usual mix of player ratings, big-match verdict and analysis…
Gakpo in Ruud health Ruud van Nistelrooy cannot say he hadn’t known what to expect. The Leicester City boss was in charge of PSV Eindhoven when Liverpool came knocking for their sought-after forward Cody Gakpo two years ago. Indeed, the departure of the Holland international contributed to Van Nistelrooy’s decision to walk away at the end of the season while citing a lack of support. And the loss for the Dutch side remains very much Liverpool’s gain, Gakpo a key cog in an attacking unit that continues to help Arne Slot’s challenge for honour on four fronts. While Liverpool weren’t…
A convincing Boxing Day victory over Leicester City to strengthen what was already a healthy Premier League advantage at the top? Liverpool are chasing this title down like it’s 2019 all over again. And on a day when every other result that was worth checking for went his way, Arne Slot could not have asked for a more perfect Christmas gift for his first one on Merseyside. Now seven points clear of second-place Chelsea with that game in hand at Everton to come next year, Enzo Maresca’s consistent claims that his team aren’t in a race for the championship might…
Liverpool extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table when they came from behind to beat Leicester City at Anfield. After Jordan Ayew had given the visitors a shock early lead, Cody Gakpo equalised shortly before the interval and Curtis Jones and Mohamed Salah both struck in the second half to secure a 3-1 win on Thursday evening. With Chelsea having lost at home to Fulham earlier in the day, Arne Slot’s side are now seven points clear at the summit with a game in hand. Started so slowly and, couple of wicked crosses aside, unable to…
Fans have been reacting on social media after hearing Mohamed Salah’s post-match interview on the back of Liverpool’s win over Leicester City. Liverpool continued their push for the Premier League title on Thursday night with a hard-fought victory over Leicester. The Reds fell behind after Jordan Ayew stunned Anfield within six minutes. However, goals from Cody Gakpo, Curtis Jones and Salah sealed a 3-1 win comeback win. As a result, Arne Slot’s men now hold a seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League table, with Arsenal in with a chance of closing the gap to six with a…
Things are going for Liverpool on the pitch as they continue to rack up wins under Arne Slot. The Reds lead the way in the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League and have won 22 of their 27 games under the Dutchman, representing one of the best-ever starts to a new season. However, off the pitch, the futures of Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold are up in the air, with their current deals set to expire at the end of the season. And Don Hutchison has shared what he’s heard about the Liverpool trio as their…
Mohamed Salah’s contract negotiations with Liverpool have been a hot topic lately. While Liverpool is keen to finalize a new contract with Salah before January, amidst interest from other clubs, including PSG and the Saudi Pro League,¹ ² some might argue it’s the right time for him to leave. Here are a few reasons why: Contract Stalemate Salah’s frustration is growing due to the slow pace of contract negotiations. He’s reportedly open to a one-year extension, but the lack of progress might push him to consider other options. Lucrative Offers Elsewhere With interest from top European clubs and lucrative offers…
Still going from strength to strength under Arne Slot’s wing, Liverpool round off 2024 on Sunday evening with a Premier League trip to West Ham United. The Reds had to do it the hard way against Leicester City on Boxing Day, but they ultimately emerged victorious by a 3-1 scoreline on a momentous day for Mohamed Salah. Thanks to Chelsea also slipping up at home to Fulham, Liverpool have maintained their unassailable advantage at the summit of the Premier League table and will enter 2025 looking down on the other 19 teams in the division. Here, Sports Mole rounds up…
Fans of Liverpool and Everton still have at least two Merseyside derbies to look forward to this season. The Reds were meant to face the Toffees at Goodison Park on 7 December, but the Merseyside derby had to be postponed due to Storm Darragh. Although Liverpool and Everton are at opposite ends of the table, form often goes out of the window when it comes to the derby. But despite the fierce rivalry between the two Merseyside clubs, there have been numerous players who have played for both clubs over the years. Indeed, 28 players have crossed the divide from…
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot continued to play down the significance of their place at the top of the Premier League despite it being strengthened by their 3-1 win over Leicester. Chelsea’s surprise defeat by Fulham meant victory over the Foxes stretched their lead to seven points, with a match in hand and the halfway point of the campaign fast approaching. But Slot is maintaining his level-headed approach despite the clamour growing around their chances of adding another title to the one won in 2020. “If you are in this game for a long time like the players and I…