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It was hard work but in the end Liverpool got there. Against all the odds, and all the adversity, Liverpool pulled through against Chelsea. In the end it was captain fantastic Virgil van Dijk scoring a late winner to win the game for Jurgen Klopp’s side. Undoubtedly, there were mass celebrations when a few minutes later, the referee blew his final whistle. The rest of the Liverpool team poured onto the pitch. There were strong embraces from Klopp’s players. Including the myriad of youngsters who absolutely produced a performance they can be extremely proud of for years to come. There…
I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy notice In the end at Wembley, penalties were not quite required, but otherwise, fans watching at home and from afar could be forgiven for wondering if it was a two-year old replay unfolding before their eyes. Caoimhin Kelleher heroics against Chelsea? Check. VAR-led disallowed goals? Check. Woodwork hit by both teams? Check again. And above all else, the unusual sight of Liverpool failing to match their usual exploits in the final third, both in terms of creating chance and – more importantly -…
Richard Keys believes Chelsea must accept that justice was done in the EFL Cup final against Liverpool, after the Reds won 1-0. The two teams played out a thrilling affair at Wembley, but could not be separated after 90 minutes, with neither side hitting the scoresheet. Extra time saw a host of Liverpool youngsters go up against Chelsea’s top stars, but it was the Reds who grabbed the only goal of the final when Virgil van Dijk struck with just minutes left. The game was not short of controversy with Moises Caicedo staying on the pitch after injuring Ryan Gravenberch,…
Virgil van Dijk’s header deep into extra-time won the Carabao Cup for Liverpool as Chelsea’s hearts were broken. The Reds skipper headed in a Kostas Tsimikas corner in the 118th minute to spark delirious scenes, having earlier had a goal disallowed by VAR. A tight final almost saw Chelsea take the lead after 20 minutes only for Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher to brilliantly deny Cole Palmer, before Raheem Sterling had a goal chalked off for Chelsea as Nicolas Jackson was offside. Cody Gakpo then hit the post with a header for Liverpool, while the Reds were denied what they thought was…
Jamie Redknapp admitted that it was the “right decision” for VAR to chalk off Virgil van Dijk’s Carabao Cup final goal. The Dutch defender thought he had given his side the lead against Chelsea on Sunday with a thumping header from a free-kick. However, his celebrations were cut short by both the VAR and referee Chris Kavanagh. In the build-up to the goal, Wataru Endo blocked off Levi Colwill and was ruled offside – despite not playing a direct role in Van Dijk’s strike. While the decision garnered plenty of criticism from Reds’ fans, former Liverpool star Redknapp conceded it…
1. Wolf’s debut: Patriots director of scouting Eliot Wolf is scheduled to answer questions from reporters Tuesday at the 2024 NFL combine, which is significant for multiple reasons. It highlights Wolf’s evolving role as a leading voice of the personnel department, with the Patriots transitioning from the Bill Belichick era in which Belichick had final personnel say for most of his 24-year tenure. It also marks Wolf’s first on-the-record interview since initially joining the team as an adviser in 2020. So, what should Patriots fans know about the 41-year-old Wolf? Andrew Brandt, who was a vice president with the Packers…
The New England Patriots have money to spend and protective end Matthew Judon has ideas. With the NFL announcing an sudden $30 million profits cap enlarge on Friday, the Patriots have an estimated $83 million in house for 2024. That quantity is second highest in the NFL to solely the Washington Commanders ($87 million), in accordance to Over The Cap. By the appears of his Twitter account, Judon would possibly like to see the Patriots spend some of that reachable money on a reinforcement to the protecting backfield. In particular, Judon singled out a four-time Pro Bowler from the division…
The opening of free enterprise is nevertheless a few weeks away, however that may not cease gamers round the league from taking pictures their shot in an try to trap a new excessive profile teammate or two to town. Consider New England Patriots defensive end Matthew Judon one of the first this yr who has accomplished so publicly, calling on Patriots Nation to assist him in a sale pitch to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers five-time Pro Bowl extensive receiver, Mike Evans. “Mr. 1000” references that Evans, a ten-year NFL veteran, has begun his profession with ten consecutive seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards. It’s the longest…
The docuseries “The Dynasty” is out on Apple TV and is a peek behind the curtain of the Patriots, and it begins in the 2001 season where it all began. There are some great clips from the games and some really good comments from former players, coaches, and front-office personnel. The segment with Bill Parcells was intriguing in the sense that it was good to hear both sides of the story as to why he left NE for the Jets. Parcells and Kraft traded some barbs on the show, which wasn’t unexpected. As for Parcells not being in the team’s…
After a 4-13 season, the New England Patriots are attacking the offseason with plenty of assets to reshape the roster. Jerod Mayo already noted that the team is ready to spend money in free agency. The Patriots will certainly have plenty to do so, currently holding over $80 million in cap space with the new league year approaching in March. In order to restore New England’s future, the team needs to add legitimate talent across the board on the offensive side of the ball. While that mostly means at the wide receiver and tight end spots, Saquon Barkley hits the…