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Liverpool have equalled Manchester City’s record of 18 consecutive Premier League wins after beating West Ham 3-2 at Anfield on Monday night .
Jurgen Klopp’s side have won every league game since they drew 1-1 with Manchester United at Old Trafford in October, a result which, remarkably, remains the only time they have dropped points all season.

The win also sends the Reds 22 points clear of City at the top of the table and within sight of claiming their first Premier League title.

City’s 18-run winning sequence came during the 2017-18 season, when they won the title with a record-breaking 100 points, but Liverpool are on course to surpass that mark this season.

The Merseysiders can set a new record of 19 straight league wins when they travel to relegation-threatened Watford on Saturday evening.

The run also sees Liverpool’s unbeaten league run extended to 44 matches, closing in on Arsenal’s all-time English top flight record of 49.

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Andy Robertson calls for “special Anfield night” vs. Atletico: “Louder than Barcelona”

February 19, 2020

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Andy Robertson admits Liverpool will have to be more alert to Atletico Madrid’s spoiling tactics when the sides meet again next month.
The Reds will need to overturn a 1-0 aggregate deficit at Anfield after a frustrating first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.

The holders were stung by a fourth-minute goal from Saul Niguez and—despite dominating possession—were unable to respond as the Spanish side got players behind the ball and sat back.
These defensive tactics were stifling for both Liverpool and the contest as a spectacle but the visitors’ real irritation came from Atletico’s apparent gamesmanship.
The hosts appeared to run through a whole range of time-wasting tricks from delaying throw-ins to prolonged injury stoppages while also making the most of any contact to win free-kicks.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp even said he withdrew striker Sadio Mane at half-time because he feared Atletico’s histrionics could earn him a second yellow card from referee Szymon Marciniak.
Left-back Robertson said: “We knew what we were coming up against. We’ve played Spanish teams before. It’s the way they play and they were really good at it.

“We can’t change it now but I don’t think he’s the referee at Anfield, so that’s one positive.
“We need to be a bit more savvy next time and hopefully the referee can see through it as well. Then hopefully the Anfield noise can get behind us and guide us to victory.”

Liverpool now want their fans to emulate their Atletico counterparts and create a ferocious atmosphere in the second leg.
Anfield has played host to many glorious European nights, the greatest of which arguably came in last year’s semi-finals as the Merseysiders memorably turned a 3-0 first-leg loss to Barcelona into a 4-3 aggregate win.
With fans currently in buoyant mood as Liverpool power towards the Premier League title, there seems little doubt there will be a vibrant atmosphere, but Robertson admits the players must do their part.
The Scot said: “Anfield is big and amazing for us but we can’t take it for granted. I know the fans won’t take it for granted either that it will just be another special night. We need to make it a special Anfield night.

“It’s up to the fans and players to come together and hopefully we can do that.”
In acknowledgement of the difficulty Liverpool had in breaking Atleti down, Robertson added: “We probably need the fans more than ever—louder than Barcelona, louder than Roma.
“If we can create that kind of atmosphere, that might give the lads the extra boost we need.
“For a Champions League night at Anfield, the lads would always be up for it—but it always helps when fans are loud.
“I think their fans had an effect on some decisions, so who says our fans can’t do the same?”

The final whistle sparked jubilant Atletico celebrations that included a lap of honour.
Some thought that seemed premature, but Robertson felt they owed that to their fans.

He said: “Maybe they appreciate the fans more than the result, because the fans were top for them.
“Fair play, they’ve won the game, but they’ve not won the tie yet.”


https://www.thisisanfield.com/2020/02/andy-robertson-calls-for-special-anfield-night-vs-atletico-louder-than-barcelona/



Dominique

Atletico Madrid President Slags Off Anfield, Anfield Awaits Second Leg
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The crowd don’t need any additional encouragement ahead of the second leg, but they got it.

By Zachary Marx@80couches Feb 20, 2020, 11:30am GMT
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In something that has become a bit of a tradition, someone involved with a visiting club decided to take a dig at Anfield ahead of a decisive leg in a Famous European Night. Previous attempts to downplay one of the great temples of world football have not worked out so well, especially under manager Jurgen Klopp.

But traditions are traditions, and so Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo decided to take a swipe at Anfield. For tradition’s sake.

“Anfield is a great stadium that is filled with great fans, but it is also very old,” Cerezo told Gol TV.

“But if Anfield had to pass a technical inspection from UEFA, it would not be able to do so to save it’s life.”

Great. Thanks for that, Enrique. Truly, thank you from the bottom of our Scouse hearts.

The crowd—which never needs an excuse to be absolutely foaming-at-the-mouth-rabid on a European Night—will somehow be even more “up for it” after your comments.

This “old stadium” is actually a major part of our European success. The memories of inspired comebacks under far more difficult situations, from St. Etienne in 1977 to Barcelona last year, is part of our identity as a club.

The same seats, same walls, same pitch, same banners, and same songs carry over from generation to generation give the club a genetic memory—as if written into our very DNA—that will tell fans and players alike to keep pressing for the goals that will see them through to the next round.

Liverpool might not go through in two weeks. They might get put out by the odd away goal. These things happen. But one thing is certain: Atletico will be in for a major fight. And Cerezo’s comments made that fight just a little bit worse.

https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com/2020/2/20/21145155/liverpool-fc-atletico-madrid-president-cerezo-champions-league-round-16-second-leg-anfield-klopp


The greatest blunder is to bluff Anfield as not special. All clubs president and players that has done similar thing regretted it with a massive win for liverpool at Anfield..

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Deban:
Playing outside the EPL is a different ball game.
Liverpool is difficult to beat. But Athletico Madrid comes with a game plan that demands being focused for 90 minutes. Thus, Liverpool had more possession but never had a clear cut chance to trouble the Athletico goal keeper.

Ghanaian Thomas Partey matched the Liverpool players in strength and character. He was the strong man for Athletico that confronted the physicality of Liverpool. I would rate him the best player on the pitch today.

This Athletics team that play like crabs. They gather opposing players (with the ball) and never get tired. So no room for Liverpool to float the ball for a header.

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Barca fans said morethan that when they led liverpool by 3-0 at New camp but we all know how it ended at Anfield. Do not underestimate the power of Anfield.

I pity you people opposing liverpool. Even when Barcelona won liverpool at Camp nou , Messi didn't celebrate unlike how Atletico players were on jubilation mode by a mere 1-0 win. We will show Atletico at Anfield. They should enjoy their moment.

Jurgen Klopp warned Atletico Madrid that Anfield will be as intimidating as the Wanda Metropolitano when Liverpool look to overturn a 1-0 loss from the Champions League last-16 first leg.
Saul Niguez's fourth-minute strike was enough to give the Spanish side the advantage over the defending champions.
Madrid's stadium was raucous on Tuesday with fans orchestrated by energetic Atletico manager Diego Simeone.
"Atletico fans who can a get ticket... 'welcome to Anfield'," said Klopp.
"Emotions are important. Tonight they were obviously completely on the side of Atletico, but I am really looking forward to the second leg.
"We speak from time to time about the power of Anfield and the power a stadium can have and tonight you saw that.
"It's half-time and we're 1-0 down. The second half will be played in our stadium and they will feel it."
Liverpool did not manage a shot on target against a resilient Atletico side - only the second time the Reds have failed to test an opposing goalkeeper since Klopp took over as manager of the club in 2015.
"I have no problem with the result," added the German, who has never lost a European two-legged tie with Liverpool. "I saw so many happy faces at Atletico, but it's not over yet.
"I'm not sure what we have to be in the second leg. They were going constantly to the petrol station and we drove with one tank.
"I'm not sure if Diego Simeone saw a lot of the game because he was continually animating the crowd."
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'We know our fans will be there'
Scottish left-back Andrew Robertson said Atletico celebrated "as if they'd won the tie" and that his team would produce a better display in the second leg.
"We gave them the best possible start and that gets the fans behind them and then they start falling over and getting under the skin a bit," he said.
"We put in a decent performance and we know we can be better. We've got a second leg to put it right. They are coming to Anfield and we know our fans will be there."
Captain Jordan Henderson, who came close with one of Liverpool's two openings, was substituted in the 80th minute after picking up an injury.
Klopp added: "Hendo felt his hamstring unfortunately. We have to wait. He was not too concerned, but enough to go off obviously."
'The crowd and the side were a block as one'
Simeone was ecstatic with the victory, which came after a poor run of only one win in six matches in all competitions - which included defeat in the Copa del Rey by a third-tier side.
The Argentine said the atmosphere generated by the home support on Tuesday was the best he had witnessed since he came to the club in 2011.
"My side started winning when we came up the road leading to the stadium," said Simeone.
"We saw players who believed. We saw the beautiful side of football. The crowd and the side were a block as one.
"Winning breeds winning. The best way to feel strong is to win and that's what we want to do. It was a very important win for the club tonight.
"In the eight years I've been here, I've not seen the crowd like that for the whole game. It was really emotional.


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Dominique

That is the reason why I said the first 20 mins is very key as liverpool will rattle that pressure. Atletico had been bottling it in the past so You guys should stop overating Atletico.

I do not think they will survive the pressure. Liverpool will die on that day. If liverpool get an early goal, they will tear Atletico apart.

Atletico Madrid should expect high pressing pressure in the first 20 minutes. If they survive it , then they may knock out liverpool. Can Atletico cope with Anfield pressure ?

Dominique please front page

Thunder fire Atletico. You will witness Anfield horror come next month.

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If Liverpool win their next six matches, Man City will have to give them a guard of honour
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Liverpool are on the brink.

Jurgen Klopp’s side are TWENTY TWO points clear at the top of the Premier League after Manchester City’s 2-0 loss to Tottenham on Sunday afternoon.


It’s now a matter of time and not if.

All Liverpool need to do is keep winning.

In fact, win their next six matches and the title is over.

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Their next six games are Norwich (A), West Ham (H), Watford (A), Bournemouth (H), Everton (A) and Crystal Palace (H).

Win all six and Liverpool will be champions.


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Their next fixture after that? Away to Manchester City.

And Liverpool fans are already imagining the scenes of City - and Raheem Sterling - giving them a guard of honour for winning the title.

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Of course, if City drop any more points in that time, Liverpool could win the league even sooner. Maybe even at Goodison Park...

Just imagine.

They’ve waited 30 years for it and it’s going to arrive in style.

In fact, they will probably be bored of teams giving them a guard of honour by the end of the campaign.

Liverpool could have SEVEN games as champions as they look to go the entire season unbeaten.

Now that is one hell of a victory lap.

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lol that the real deal. I sent you a PM

Lalas247:
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Been away living life. How have u been?

na wa o.Hope you are fully back online now ?

Lalas247 where have you been all these while?

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Are you a liverpool fan ?

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This same man sacked 4,000 UBA staff on the 31st of Dec 2019 o but nobody is talking about that. While it's good to talk about their good gestures, we should talk about the not-so-good ones too

Don't mind the hypocrite.How on earth will you sack staff that has worked for over 10 years and due for promotion on the 31st December 2019.

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Liverpool vs Everton predicted line-ups: Team news ahead of FA Cup third round tie

Jurgen Klopp could take the opportunity to rotate his squad

Tom Kershaw @trlkershaw

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Liverpool welcome Everton to Anfield for the standout tie of the FA Cup third round.
Jurgen Klopp's side have continued in a relentless streak of form, defeating Sheffield United on Thursday to take their lead to 13 points at the top of the table.
It was the Merseyside derby a month ago that signalled the end of Marco Silva's tortured reign at Everton. However, they enter the tie a side refreshed under Carlo Ancelotti.

They have taken six points from the Italian's first three games in charge, only suffering a narrow defeat against champions Manchester City.

Here is everything you need to know:

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When is it?

The tie will kick-off at 16.01 on Sunday 5 January at Anfield.

How can I watch it?

The match will be broadcast live on BBC1 and BBC Sport online.

Predicted line-ups

Liverpool: Adrian; Arnold, Van Dijk, Gomes; Robertson, Henderson, Wijnaldum, Keita; Mané, Firmino; Salah.

Everton: Pickford; Coleman, Mina, Holgate, Sidibe; Digne, Davies; Delph, Sigurdsson, Richarlison; Kean.

Team news

Liverpool remain without Joel Matip and Fabinho, while Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is also out with injury. Takumi Minamino is available to make his debut, however, the club's new signing is also dealing with a thigh injury.

Everton are without long-term absentee Jean-Philippe Gbamin with a hamstring injury, while both Alex Iwobi and Andre Gomes are also still unavailable.

Prediction

With Liverpool likely to take the opportunity to rotate their squad and Everton recharged since Ancelotti's arrival, the cup tie should be a much tighter affair. 
It could see Klopp's side open up more than usual in a tense end-to-end game, complete with goals at either end but ultimately ending with predictable winners.
Liverpool 3-2 Everton

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/fa-league-cups/liverpool-vs-everton-predicted-lineups-team-news-injuries-fa-cup-third-round-a9268941.html

Keita injured his groin before the match.

Everton looks to continue its upswing when Carlo Ancelotti leads his Toffees into the Etihad Stadium to meet Manchester City (Watch Live at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN and online via NBCSports.com).


It’s been 3-1 in favor of Man City the previous two meetings, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin scoring the lone Everton goal in each contest.

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Calvert-Lewin has scored five times in his last five matches, growing in form and confidence for the improving Toffees.

WATCH LIVE, ONLINE, HERE

City is a point back of Leicester City for second in the Premier League, while Everton’s 25 points are 10 back of fourth place.

Injuries/suspensions

Man City: OUT — Aymeric Laporte, Leroy Sane. QUESTIONABLE — David Silva, John Stones.

Everton: OUT — Andre Gomes, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Alex Iwobi, Morgan Schneiderlin.

Probable lineups

Man City: Ederson, Zinchenko, Stones, Fernandinho, Walker; Rodri, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Sterling, Bernardo, Aguero

Everton: Pickford, Baines, Holgate, Keane, Sidibe, Delph, Sigurdsson, Richarlison, Iwobi, Tosun, Calvert-Lewin.

What they’re saying

Guardiola on Ancelotti’s appointment at Everton: “I was with him, it was an honor to be with him a few times, dinner and talk, Uefa meetings and private dinners. He is an incredible gentleman. He conducts one of the greatest and more experienced teams in Europe, the list is huge and when that happens it is because you are an incredible manager. I think it is incredible news for English football he is back and I think he can make an incredible job there.”

Ancelotti on Man City’s table problems: “Liverpool have won all of the games. That is why (Man City trail). It is a fantastic run but maybe Man City aren’t at the same level as last year. That’s the difference. They remain a fantastic team with fantastic players and a fantastic manager. It’ll be a tough test but we need confidence to compete and focus on our football.”

Prediction

Ancelotti’s men will be up for a fight like they were last time these two teams met under Marco Silva. We’ll shave a goal off that scoreline and say 2-1 to the hosts.


https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2019/12/31/premier-league-manchester-city-everton-guardiola-ancelotti/

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