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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Everton Vs Liverpool (1 - 1) On 4th October 2015 by luvola(op): 8:40am On Oct 04, 2015
Breaking news ; bredren Rodgers set to be sack if he lose in the Merseyside clash today



Liverpool's under-
fire Brendan
Rodgers 'facing sack
if he loses to
Everton in the derby'
Owners FSG have shown no sign of firing
the manager but Anfield sources suggest
demoralising defeat at Goodison WOULD
have an impact on their thinking
Rodger dodger: Lose to Everton and it could
be curtains, but a win may change the
picture entirely
Brendan Rodgers is facing D-Day in the
Merseyside derby, with Liverpool’s owners
ready to pull the trigger if they lose at
Everton, writes Steve Bates in the Sunday
People .
So far, the Boston-based Fenway Sports
Group who own the Reds have shown no
appetite to sack Rodgers, who ended last
season with a 6-1 hammering at Stoke and
has had an erratic start to the new
campaign.
The poor 1-1 draw with Swiss minnows
Sion in the Europa League in midweek did
little to lift the pressure on 42-year-old
Rodgers .
And Anfield sources have suggested a
demoralising defeat in the 225th Mersey
derby at Goodison Park on Sunday will shift
FSG’s thinking.
Former Real Madrid and Chelsea boss Carlo
Ancelotti and former Borussia Dortmund
chief Jurgen Klopp head a list of available
managers who would jump at the Kop job if
FSG do dump Rodgers.
Have your say in our comments section
below
Ajax boss Frank de Boer has also expressed
interest in work in the Premier League and
would also be a candidate if the club’s
American owners decide to make a change
during the international break which begins
on Monday.
Senior Liverpool figures believe that 12-day
period to be a key window of opportunity
for FSG if Rodgers and his stars suffer
defeat against their neighbours.
Owner John Henry and his management
team in Boston are not prone to knee-jerk
reactions, especially concerning one game.
But informed sources close to FSG point out
that while the owners have always been
strategic planners with a long-term view
over the direction of the club, the game at
Everton is a major moment for Rodgers.
In pictures — Liverpool train before the
Mersey derby:
Henry and chairman Tom Werner backed
their manager in the transfer market during
the summer with a slew of arrivals which
will amount to around £85million once a
compensation tribunal sets a fee for ex-
Burnley striker Danny Ings.
That will take Rodgers' gross spending in
his three years at Anfield to £300m, and
FSG are concerned Liverpool are no closer
to winning major titles.
MORE: Liverpool legend Carragher believes
Everton are derby-day favourites
But club officials are also keen to point out
that a Liverpool win at Goodison could
change the picture entirely — even though
Rodgers faces another tricky game away to
Tottenham in the first fixture back after the
international break.



http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpools-under-fire-brendan-rodgers-6565960
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Everton Vs Liverpool (1 - 1) On 4th October 2015 by luvola(op): 8:17pm On Oct 02, 2015
Preview: Everton vs. Liverpool
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Who will win Sunday's Merseyside derby
between Everton and Liverpool?
Everton
Liverpool
Draw
FOOTBALL
By Danielle Joynson , Staff Reporter
Filed: Friday, October 2, 2015 at 16:59 UK
Last Updated: Friday, October 2, 2015 at
17:01 UK
There may be less than a five minute drive
between Everton and Liverpool, but they are
miles apart in terms of pressure on their
managers.
The job belonging to Liverpool boss Brendan
Rodgers is under scrutiny after his side's
unconvincing start to the season, while
Roberto Martinez hosts this Sunday's
Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on the
back of a four-game unbeaten run in the
Premier League.
Everton
There has not been many times when Everton
have been deemed favourites to win a
Merseyside derby, but they have been given
that title ahead of this weekend's clash.
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Last season was a disastrous campaign by
the Toffees' standards as they finished 11th in
the table, 15 points adrift of a European spot.
It is a big contrast this season as Martinez
has managed to inject that free-flowing
football that made him an instant hit at
Goodison Park when he took over from David
Moyes in 2013.
Everton have just one blip on their record so
far in the top flight - a 2-0 defeat to title
challengers Manchester City.
Aside from that, the Toffees have recorded
three victories, one of which came against
Chelsea, and three draws, with Ross Barkley
seemingly finding his zest again, and the
midfield partnership of Gareth Barry and
James McCarthy looking solid.
Everton have also been boosted by the
permanent return of winger Gerard Deulofeu,
who is likely to earn more first-team chances
after showing his promise in recent games,
while Romelu Lukaku heads into this
weekend's derby in great form having scored
twice in his side's comeback win over West
Bromwich Albion on Monday.
There is added incentive for the striker on
Sunday as he is only four goals away from
becoming the fifth Belgian to score 50 Premier
League goals before the age of 23.
Everton's performances have pushed them up
to fifth in the table , but they have shown some
inconsistency in their last six games as they
have scored three goals in as many occasions
and not made a single strike in the other
three.

A large plus though, which Martinez has
admitted himself, is the fact that Everton are
not playing in Europe this season. The team
struggled to cope with the demands of the
playing every Thursday and Sunday, but being
able to put all their focus into domestic action
is working so far.
Recent form: WLDWLW
Recent form (all competitions): WDWDWW
Liverpool
Liverpool kicked off the season with
Champions League ambitions, but now there
are questions over whether or not they will
end the season with Brendan Rodgers in
charge.
The Northern Irishman has faced criticism for
his side picking up 11 points from a possible
21 in the top flight, while the performance of
their team, which includes eight new summer
arrivals, has been deemed lacklustre at times.
Ever since Liverpool lost Luis Suarez last
season and Daniel Sturridge succumbed to
injuries, the Reds have struggled to find the
same attacking prowess that launched them
to a title challenge in the 2013-14 campaign.
In fairness, replacing Suarez is an almost
impossible task due to the Uruguayan's
quality, but add to the fact that Raheem
Sterling and the club's long-serving captain
Steven Gerrard left in the summer, Liverpool
have struggled to put opponents on the
backfoot, and at times, have looked short of
ideas.
Just seven goals have been scored by
Liverpool in as many league games, and they
went five games with just three goals in the
bag, but they have been boosted by the return
of Sturridge, who scored twice against Aston
Villa in only his second game back from five
months on the sidelines.
Danny Ings has also shown some promise
having scored two goals in the Reds' last
three games in all competitions, but the
defence remains shaky as Rodgers has not yet
seemed to decide on his best centre-back
partnership.
Dejan Lovren began the season partnering
Martin Skrtel, but following a few blunders, as
well as an injury, the Croatian has had to
make way for Mamadou Sakho, who has
shown strength but also has the occasional
mistake in him.
Injuries have also been a problem for the Reds
as they currently have Christian Benteke ,
Roberto Firmino and captain Jordan
Henderson on the treatment table, which is
giving Philippe Coutinho a lot of pressure to
carry the team from an attacking standpoint.
Playing away from home has not been
particularly beneficial to Liverpool as they
have grabbed just one win in their last eight
league games on the road, scoring just five
goals, but the positive side is that they can
return to the top five of the table with a
victory at Goodison.
Considering that next week is an international
break, the feeling is that if Liverpool cannot
earn at least a point over their local rivals, the
heat surrounding Rodgers will intensify,
particularly because Jurgen Klopp and Carlo
Ancelotti have already been linked to his job.
Recent form: WDLLDW
Recent form (all competitions): LDDDWD

http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/liverpool/preview/preview-everton-vs-liverpool_250240.html
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Everton Vs Liverpool (1 - 1) On 4th October 2015 by luvola(op): 8:39am On Oct 02, 2015
Here comes the Merseyside derby ... This is a bad blood clash; a clash of the Merseyside. Make una kill una self. Match preview coming soon.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL : Liverpool Vs Aston Villa Today At 3:00pm by luvola(op): 12:00pm On Sep 26, 2015
Liverpool return to Premier league action at
Anfield on Saturday when they take on Aston
Villa in a game of huge importance for
Brendan Rodgers. We preview the clash and
take a look at how the Reds could line up for
the game.
LIVERPOOL vs. Aston Villa
Saturday, 26th September 2015 (3pm)
Premier League
After a dreadful League Cup performance and
result in midweek, Brendan Rodgers and his
struggling Reds host Tim Sherwood’s Villa for
their third game in a week at Anfield.
Liverpool have won neither of the previous two
clashes in L4 thus far, drawing with Norwich
and suffering an embarrassing night against
League Two Carlisle United last time out, and
with pressure on Rodgers now at an all-time
high, nothing but a win will do for the under-
fire Northern Irishman in what is reported to
be the first of three games he has to save his
job.
Rodgers: "The pressure is huge but I
embrace that challenge. I respect that we
need to get results. One win and we're
back around top 4."
9:35 AM - 25 Sep 2015
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James Pearce
@JamesPearceEcho
It is now a woeful six games without a win in
all competitions (penalty shoot-out’s aside)
for Rodgers’ side and time is ticking against
the Liverpool boss who must begin the start
of a turnaround with immediate effect on
Saturday, against a side unbeaten at Anfield
since 2010 and who haven’t won in the league
since the opening weekend of the season.
Rodgers is yet to register a win in a home
fixture over the Villains, who have won on two
of their last three visits to L4, and at a time
when he is fighting for his job, the Ulsterman
simply cannot afford for a similar outcome to
materialise with a negative result doing
nothing but increasing the likelihood of a
departure in the very near future.
Team News
Lovren, Benteke, Firmino, Henderson all
ruled out
Sturridge expected to start
Lallana or Ings appears the main question
Injuries are beginning to pile up for Rodgers,
who has lost Dejan Lovren for two months
with ankle ligament damage and Roberto
Firmino who may have cracked a bone in his
back for a number of weeks.
The duo’s absence adds to that of Jon
Flanagan, the much-missed Jordan
Henderson , and Christian Benteke – who will
miss the chance for a reunion against his old
club with a hamstring problem which he is
expected to be out for two-to-three weeks
with.
The squad available to Rodgers is certainly
lighter following the loss of four senior players
in quick succession, but the Ulsterman could
bring Joe Allen back into the Premier League
fold after a tidy first game on return from
injury in midweek.
Mamadou Sakho is likely to return to the
starting side after sitting out the League Cup
clash on Wednesday, with Lucas Leiva too
likely to come back into his defensive midfield
role, while Philippe Coutinho is set to resume
his attacking midfield duties after being
benched against the Cumbrians.
The Liverpool boss has confirmed Daniel
Sturridge will return to the side after being
rested in midweek, but Rodgers faces the
decision of whether the 25-year-old leads the
line with a supporting cast of Coutinho and
Adam Lallana , or partners the impressive
Danny Ings up front.
Liverpool’s Starting XI
Having reverted to the shape for the last three
consecutive games, Rodgers looks set once
again to line his side up with a three man
defensive line at Anfield, as he recalls some
key players to the team.
But Rodgers has a decision to make over the
set-up of his attack with goals of paramount
importance as he desperately searches for a
win, with the choice of playing a two man
attacking midfield and one striker, or a one
man attacking midfield in support of two
strikers.
With Ings in form and Sturridge set to return,
the latter of those two options looks more
likely, allowing for Coutinho to play in support
of the strike-duo.
The rest of the side certainly picks itself in
most positions.
Despite his shoot-out heroics, Adam Bogdan
will drop back to the bench for Simon
Mignolet, while Sakho looks nailed on to come
back in to play alongside Emre Can and
Martin Skrtel in defence.
With Nathaniel Clyne and Alberto Moreno the
certain picks at wing-back again, Vice-captain
James Milner is likely to be partnered by
Lucas in central midfield, with the experienced
duo operating behind the three man attack of
Coutinho, Ings and Sturridge.
The changes of personnel to the team would
see Liverpool line up looking like this on
Saturday afternoon:
While finishing and ruthlessness in front of
goal is unquestionably a problem, so too
remains creating clear cut chances for the
Reds’ front-men to finish.
With that in mind and Liverpool’s main striker
back, Rodgers could decide to opt for extra
creativity to ensure Sturridge is provided with
the chances to finish off, by keeping Lallana in
the starting XI alongside Coutinho in
attacking midfield.
That would see a slight switch of system with
two ‘technicians’ behind Sturridge and with
the rest of the side keeping the same look,
Liverpool’s XI could look like this come 3pm
kick-off time.
Rodgers spoke pre-match of his desire to
remain as long-term manager at Anfield – the
only way he will make that happen is by
winning games quickly and consistently.
Saturday simply must be the first.

http://www.thisisanfield.com/2015/09/predicted-liverpool-lineup-vs-aston-villa-ings-sturridge-lead-liverpool-attack/
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › EPL : Liverpool Vs Aston Villa Today At 3:00pm by luvola(op): 9:24am On Sep 26, 2015
Bredren Rodgers has been given 3-must win match .I.e Against the villans, sion in European europa cup clash on 30th Sept and an away trip to goddison pack on oct 3 for the Merseyside derby clash against Everton . Failure to win these three match may spell doom for the Irish man. match preview coming soon.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Liverpool Vs Norwich City - 4:00PM by luvola(m): 3:23pm On Sep 20, 2015
Brendan Rodgers is beginning to find himself
under serious pressure to deliver results. After
two wins and two defeats so far this season,
he must find a way to bring more consistency
to his side's play. The opportunity to put a
run together begins with the match against
Norwich and he will be relying on Christian
Benteke and Philippe Coutinho to deliver the
goals.
TEAM NEWS
Norwich striker Lewis Grabban is available.
Grabban, who scored 12 goals for the
Canaries last season, has been short of fitness
but returned to training this week and is in
contention to play at Anfield. Andre Wisdom is
on loan from Liverpool and ineligible while
Gary Hooper and Youssouf Mulumbu are out
with ankle and foot injuries respectively.
Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge and captain
Jordan Henderson could both make their
comebacks. Sturridge has been back in full
training since last week after recovering from
a hip operation in May, while midfielder
Henderson this week underwent a specialist
procedure in the United States in an attempt
to cure an ongoing heel problem. They will be
assessed along with defender Kolo Toure
(dead leg), but playmaker Philippe Coutinho is
definitely available again after serving a one-
match domestic suspension, as is midfielder
Joe Allen having recovered from a hamstring
injury.
MANAGER QUOTES
Brendan Rodgers: "Norwich will be difficult for
us, Alex has done great since he’s gone in
there, got them promoted, and that
momentum has carried on well. They’re a
good side, managed really well, and we
understand and respect it will be a real
difficult game for us. But it’s really up to us to
impose ourselves on the game with our
quality and our intensity. That will be key for
us over the next four games.”
Alex Neil: "Going to one of the top six away
from home is always going to be tough. But
as some of the other teams have shown this
season it's more than achievable to go there
and give a good account of yourself and
hopefully get something from the game."
MATCH BUZZ
MATCH FACTS
Liverpool are on a 10 match unbeaten streak
against the Canaries in the Premier League,
winning nine of the last 10 matches.
The last four Premier League meetings
between these two sides have seen five goals
or more scored.
No side has scored as many Premier League
goals against Norwich City as Liverpool (39).
In the 11 Premier League matches that the
Reds have been leading against Norwich, they
have only failed to win on one occasion (W10
D1).
Wes Hoolahan has been involved in five of
Norwich’s eight Premier League goals so far
this season (four assists, one goal).
James Milner has run 62 kilometres in the
Premier League so far this season; further
than any other player.
Norwich have run 514kms overall so far in
2015-16, less than any other Premier League
side.
Lucas could make his 200th Premier League
appearance in this match – only three South
Americans have made more PL apps (C.Tevez
– 202, A.Valencia - 248 and N.Solano - 302).
Liverpool have lost their last two Premier
League games – they have only lost three in a
row in the PL under Brendan Rodgers on one
previous occasion (November 2014).
Norwich City are looking to win consecutive
Premier League games for the first time since
May 2013.

http://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/premier-league/2015-2016/liverpool-v-norwich-city-preview-kick-off-time-tv-details-facts-odds-predicted-line-ups_sto4916402/story.shtml
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Liverpool Vs Norwich City - 4:00PM by luvola(m): 3:19pm On Sep 20, 2015
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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Manchester United Vs Liverpool (3 - 1) On 12th September 2015 by luvola(op): 10:15am On Sep 12, 2015
The biggest rivalry in the Premier
League is set to be rekindled on
Saturday when Liverpool travel to Old
Trafford to take on Manchester
United for the first time this season.
Games between these two teams
always bring the blood and thunder.
With both teams trying to bounce back
from disappointing results, and the
trigger-happy Michael Oliver
officiating (three red cards and 20
yellow cards in his first three games),
the stage is set for another dramatic
installment. The last time Liverpool
played against Manchester United, the
story was about Steven Gerrard and
his ridiculous red card, given 38-
seconds after he'd stepped onto the
pitch.
But Gerrard has gone to LA, and
Liverpool will also likely be without
new captain Jordan Henderson for
this match. Former Manchester City -
man James Milner , who will don the
armband in the event of Henderson's
absence, is no stranger to a rivalry
with United however. These games
tend to naturally take on more
significance than a mere three points,
but that is especially true for this
match, due to the uncertainty and
concern over Liverpool's recent form.
Without captain Hendo and creative
lynchpin Philippe Coutinho , someone
will have to step up if they want to get
a result.
After being dismantled at home by
West Ham, Brendan Rodgers will be
hoping to right some wrongs and make
a statement of intent about the
direction of his team. An utterly
mediocre Manchester United team did
the double over an even mediocre-er
Liverpool last season, and a third
defeat to their rivals in less than a
year would be a bitter pill to swallow.
As for Manchester United, their
current results mirror Liverpool's
with Agent Jonjo's Swansea managing
a come-from-behind victory against
them two weeks ago. A silly end to the
transfer window provided some
further drama for their fans to stew
over, and may lead to the failed
outbound transfer, David De Gea ,
getting his first start of the season.
Phil Jones is out injured and Michael
Carrick picked up a knock over the
international break.
New record teenage signing Anthony
Martial will likely start on the bench
on Saturday. On the pitch for
Manchester United, expect to see De
Gea, along with Matteo Darmian,
Chris Smalling, Daley Blind , Luke
Shaw, Memphis Depay, Morgan
Schneiderlin, Ander Herrara, Bastian
Schweinsteiger (say a prayer for
Eliz), Juan Mata, and Wayne Rooney .
Predicted for Liverpool:
Mignolet
Gomez, Škrtel, Lovren
Clyne, Lucas, Can, Moreno
Milner, Firmino
Benteke
The left side of the team is, at the
moment, a bit of a mystery to anyone
besides Brendan Rodgers. For starters,
the eternal question of Lovren vs
Sakho will be playing out again this
week. After a terrible performance
against West Ham, characteristic of
the ones that got him benched last
season, Lovren is at risk of losing his
starting position to Sakho once again.
Alberto Moreno, who's looked bright
every time he's come on, may get
Coutinho's open spot over Danny Ings.
Gomez, while doing quite well in a
new position, showed against West
Ham that he would need help
covering the left side if Liverpool are
anything other than extremely
conservative in their set up. Assuming
United have done their homework,
Juan Mata will be targeting the
youngster all game, requiring Moreno
to supply support and help shuttle the
attack forward. This is the type of
match where Liverpool will likely
cede possession of the ball, and
Gomez's defensive stability as a
natural center back may be desired by
the manager.
Ings was one of the few players to
come out of the West Ham game with
any credit. If Rodgers decides to go
with a more attacking 4-4-2 with a
diamond midfield, we may see him
starting up front with Benteke. For
that to work, Gomez would likely miss
out, with Moreno replacing him as left
back. It seems more likely, though,
that Rodgers will take a more
conservative approach, and Saturday
seems as good a time as any to bet on
a return to three at the back to give
the side both needed width and some
defensive solidity.
Daniel Sturridge is in full training
with the team. He will not start, and
it's highly unlikely that he will even
make the bench for this game.
However, his progress is still good
news for Liverpool fans who can look
forward to seeing their star striker on
the pitch again soon. Additionally,
Adam Lallana and, as previously
mentioned, Jordan Henderson are also
likely to miss out on the game, along
with Jon Flanagan and Joe Allen.
Philippe Coutinho is set to miss this
game due to suspension.
A draw would favor Liverpool, who
just need to get something out of this
game, particularly without three of
their most important players in the
line up.
Kickoff is set for 5:30PM BST/12:30PM
EST, with coverage from Sky Sports 1
in the UK and regular NBC in the US.
We'll be keeping you updated with all
the buildup to the game, including
team news as it's released, our live
matchday thread and post-match
recaps from The Liverpool Offside
staff. If you want to join the
discussion, sign up for an SB Nation
account to have your say on all the
action as it happens.
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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Manchester United Vs Liverpool (3 - 1) On 12th September 2015 by luvola(op): 3:07pm On Sep 06, 2015
kliq:
why hate on United?

I smell a draw though
Go and trace the history of the bitter rival of the two club.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Manchester United Vs Liverpool (3 - 1) On 12th September 2015 by luvola(op): 1:01am On Aug 31, 2015
The biggest rivalry in the Premier League is set to be rekindled on Saturday when Liverpool travel to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United for the first time this season. Games between these two teams always bring the blood and thunder. With both teams trying to bounce back from disappointing results, and the trigger-happy Michael Oliver officiating (three red cards and 20 yellow cards in his first three games), the stage is set for another dramatic installment. The last time Liverpool played against Manchester United, the story was about Steven Gerrard and his ridiculous red card, given 38-seconds after he'd stepped onto the pitch.

But Gerrard has gone to LA, and Liverpool will also likely be without new captain Jordan Henderson for this match. Former Manchester City-man James Milner, who will don the armband in the event of Henderson's absence, is no stranger to a rivalry with United however. These games tend to naturally take on more significance than a mere three points, but that is especially true for this match, due to the uncertainty and concern over Liverpool's recent form. Without captain Hendo and creative lynchpin Philippe Coutinho, someone will have to step up if they want to get a result.

After being dismantled at home by West Ham, Brendan Rodgers will be hoping to right some wrongs and make a statement of intent about the direction of his team. An utterly mediocre Manchester United team did the double over an even mediocre-er Liverpool last season, and a third defeat to their rivals in less than a year would be a bitter pill to swallow.

As for Manchester United, their current results mirror Liverpool's with Agent Jonjo's Swansea managing a come-from-behind victory against them two weeks ago. A silly end to the transfer window provided some further drama for their fans to stew over, and may lead to the failed outbound transfer, David De Gea, getting his first start of the season. Phil Jones is out injured and Michael Carrick picked up a knock over the international break.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Liverpool Vs West Ham (0 - 3) On 29th August 2015 by luvola(op): 2:40pm On Aug 29, 2015
West ham will cry today....
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Liverpool Vs West Ham (0 - 3) On 29th August 2015 by luvola(op): 12:11am On Aug 29, 2015
Match Preview
Slaven Bilic insists that West Ham United's
poor record at Liverpool will count for nothing
when he takes his side to Anfield on Saturday.
West Ham have not taken maximum points at
Anfield since September 1963, when Martin
Peters and Geoff Hurst scored in a 2-1 win. In
their 41 visits to Anfield since, the Hammers
have lost 31 times, most recently back in
January, when Liverpool ran out 2-0 victors
thanks to goals from Raheem Sterling and
Daniel Sturridge.
Brendan Rodgers' men also head into the
match in good form, having taken seven
points from their opening three Barclays
Premier League fixtures without conceding a
goal.
West Ham got their season off to a flyer by
winning 2-0 at Arsenal, but back-to-back
home defeats by Leicester City and AFC
Bournemouth have diluted the optimism at
Boleyn Ground.
While acknowledging the size of the task
awaiting his team this weekend, Bilic is
confident the east London club can defy the
form book and history to spring a shock.
"They are a tough team and have seven
points,” he said. “They have not scored so
many goals but have not conceded many. The
results are different.
"If you see the players they have bought, they
still want to be attacking and score goals.
They have quality in every department of the
pitch and are really dangerous up front.
"Now they have physical size with [Christian]
Benteke and the quality with [Philippe]
Coutinho and [Roberto] Firmino.
"Seven points from three games is what they
expected and I am expecting a tough game.
But we are positive as well and they have their
weaknesses which we need to exploit."
When asked about West Ham's wait of over
half a century for a win at Anfield, Bilic
responded: "That is long but it doesn't mean a
lot to me. This is a new game and new
players. What has happened over the last 52
years but this is a completely new game."
Kevin Nolan left Upton Park by mutual
consent on Friday, but Bilic is hopeful that
Diafra Sakho has shaken off a groin problem
and will be able to feature.
Enner Valencia (knee) is still out. A trip to
Andy Carroll's former club comes too soon for
the striker to make his return from a knee
injury, although Bilic is confident the striker
will be able to face his first club, Newcastle
United, after the international break.
Rodgers has now new injury concerns after
Monday's 0-0 draw at Arsenal, with captain
Jordan Henderson (foot) and Adam Lallana
(knock) again likely to miss out.
Mario Balotelli completed a season-long loan
move to Milan on Thursday, and while long-
term absentee Sturridge has returned to
training after hip surgery, he will not be
risked.
Liverpool (from): Bogdan, Mignolet, Clyne,
Jose Enrique, Gomez, Lovren, Moreno, Sakho,
Skrtel, Toure, Can, Coutinho, Henderson, Ibe,
Lallana, Lucas, Markovic, Milner, Benteke,
Borini, Firmino, Ings, Origi.
West Ham United (from): Spiegel, Randolph,
Collins, Cresswell, Demel, Ogbonna, Oxford,
Reid, Tomkins, Amalfitano, Jarvis, Kouyate,
Lanzini, Noble, Obiang, Payet, Samuelsen,
Maiga, Sakho.
Match Appointments
Referee: Kevin Friend Assistants: S Child, C
Hatzidakis Fourth Official: P Tierney
Match Facts
Liverpool have won nine and lost two of their
last 14 Barclays Premier League matches at
Anfield, with only one team (Sunderland)
keeping a clean sheet in that run.
West Ham have won none of their last 42
league visits to Anfield, losing 31.
In top-flight history, the Hammers' 42-match
winless away streak at Liverpool is lower than
only Stoke City’s 52-match winless run at
Liverpool (which is also current).
West Ham had won none of their 12 previous
BPL away outings before beating Arsenal on
the opening day of this season.

http://m.premierleague.com/en-gb/matches/2015-2016/epl.summary.html/liverpool-vs-west-ham
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Liverpool Vs Bournemouth (1 - 0) On 17th August 2015 by luvola(op): 8:18pm On Aug 17, 2015
i repeat rodgers na mumu coach.. i will cry if we lose or draw this match
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Liverpool Vs Bournemouth (1 - 0) On 17th August 2015 by luvola(op): 8:11pm On Aug 17, 2015
rodgers na mumu coach. how on earth is ferminho is on d bench ?
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Liverpool Vs Bournemouth (1 - 0) On 17th August 2015 by luvola(op): 8:10pm On Aug 17, 2015
mukina2:
chinwerey .. have you seen fredoooooo?
I HEARD FREEDO IS GNASHING HIS TEETH IN KIRIKIRI.. HE WAS ACCUSED OF RAPING A 10 YEars old girl grin grin grin grin
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Liverpool Vs Bournemouth (1 - 0) On 17th August 2015 by luvola(op): 11:09am On Aug 17, 2015
front page things
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Liverpool Vs Bournemouth (1 - 0) On 17th August 2015 by luvola(op):
Bimffo:
Benteke should just score Hatrick and lemme enter my house in peace. undecided undecided undecided
Benteke have no excuse not to score against Bournemouth or else I will start looking at him as a flop player.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Vs Liverpool (0 - 0) On 24th August 2015 by luvola(op): 10:23pm On Aug 16, 2015
Mukina ;DMukina
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Arsenal Vs Liverpool (0 - 0) On 24th August 2015 by luvola(op): 1:25pm On Aug 16, 2015
Team news

Arsenal have no fresh injury worries ahead of Monday night's clash, although midfielder Jack Wilshere continues his recovery from a hairline fracture to his left fibula, and is not expected back until after the international break.

Striker Danny Welbeck (knee) is also sidelined while midfielder Tomas Rosicky remains a longer-term absentee after knee surgery.

Liverpool will assess the fitness of captain Jordan Henderson ahead of the trip to the Emirates. The midfielder was withdrawn early in the second half of last Monday's defeat of Bournemouth with manager Brendan Rodgers later revealing he had been taking pain-killers for a foot injury sustained in training.

The return of midfielder Joe Allen (hamstring) remains uncertain while striker Daniel Sturridge continues to recover from hip surgery and defender Jon Flanagan (knee) is out until December.


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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Liverpool Vs Bournemouth (1 - 0) On 17th August 2015 by luvola(op):
grin grin grin grin
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Aston Villa Vs Manchester United (0 - 1) On 14th August 2015 by luvola(m): 7:16pm On Aug 14, 2015
Mprepz:
When chelsea fans are doing their normal hate business

Can you also imagine st.upid liverpool fans also opening their dir.ty mouth!!
LIverpool is dead!! Ask STERLINGhuh

Na thunda go strike dat una usele.ss mouth!
I hate manchester united. coming from a liverpool an. we can never be friend !!!!!! Not in this world
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Aston Villa Vs Manchester United (0 - 1) On 14th August 2015 by luvola(m): 5:49pm On Aug 14, 2015
up aston villa. coming from a liverpool. i hate anything manchester united. lipsrsealed lipsrsealed lipsrsealed lipsrsealed lipsrsealed lipsrsealed lipsrsealed :-Xf*uck united
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Liverpool Vs Bournemouth (1 - 0) On 17th August 2015 by luvola(op): 6:56pm On Aug 12, 2015
Liverpool vs Bournemouth Preview. After suffering a defeat on their premier league debut, Bournemouth will now travel to Anfield in their first away game to face Liverpool. On the other hand, Brendan Rodgers will be looking to carry on the momentum with a home win after they defeated stoke at Britannia stadium by one goal to nil in the opening round of matches. The cherries started their campaign in the top flight with a narrow defeat to Aston Villa. Liverpool Liverpool had a disastrous last season where they finished sixth, just one year after almost claiming the title.
In the first match, Liverpool were far from their best but Rodgers will be happy to see that his team were fighting like a unit and there was much-improved solidness to the backline. Philippe Coutinho seems to have filled the void left by Sterling’s departure, he was constantly pulling the strings in the Liverpool midfield and capped off a great performance with a stunner late on which proved to be the match-winner. Bournemouth were impressive in their first match but were left to rue the missed chances early on in the game. Aston Villa scored late in the game and taught Bournemouth how important it is to capitalize on each and every chance you get in the premier league. Their rise through the lower leagues has been nothing short of breathtaking.
Eddie Howe has done a splendid job in his two spells in charge but will be wondering after the first defeat whether he needs to bring some more new players before the transfer window closes.
Bournemouth will be looking to keep the ball and frustrate the Liverpool players. They know that as long as they keep the score line nil-nil, at some point the crowd will start getting impatient and frustration will creep in. Brendan Rodgers will know that Bournemouth will not arrive as the lambs to the slaughter house and would be foolish to take them as anything but serious. It is one of the days that they will have been dreaming about all summer long.
Roberto Firmino might start his first game in Liverpool shirt this weekend after coming off the bench for brief cameo against Stoke. However Daniel Sturridge and Jon Flanagan still remain sidelined as well as Joe Allen who is facing at least three weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.
Meanwhile Bournemouth might give Max Gradel a debut against Liverpool after he joined the newly promoted side last week.
They will be without the services of Harry Arter, who has a hip injury and remains sidelined till the next week.
Liverpool vs Bournemouth Predicted Lineup Predicted Liverpool starting XI: Mignolet, Clyne, Skrtel, Sakho, Gomez, Milner, Can, Henderson, Coutinho, Firmino and Benteke.
Predicted Bournemouth starting XI: Boruc, Francis, Elphick, Cook, Mings, Ritchie, Gradel, Surman, Gosling, Kermorgant and Wilson Predicted scoreline: Liverpool versus Bournemouth: 3-1 Liverpool vs Bournemouth Key stats: Liverpool have never lost to AFC Bournemouth in six previous cup fixtures (W4 D2). This will be their first league meeting. AFC Bournemouth’s two previous trips to Anfield to face the Reds have ended in a 4-1 defeat (FA Cup third round replays in 1927 and 1968). No side won more away matches (13) or collected more points away (44) than AFC Bournemouth in the Championship last season. Christian Benteke has scored 11 goals in his last 12 Barclays Premier League appearances.


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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Stoke City Vs Liverpool (0 - 1) On 9th August 2015 by luvola(op): 5:31pm On Aug 09, 2015
Henderson :oHenderson
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Stoke City Vs Liverpool (0 - 1) On 9th August 2015 by luvola(op): 5:17pm On Aug 09, 2015
This mumu Rodgers should do something by bringing in players.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Stoke City Vs Liverpool (0 - 1) On 9th August 2015 by luvola(op): 5:07pm On Aug 09, 2015
haters should keep off
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Stoke City Vs Liverpool (0 - 1) On 9th August 2015 by luvola(op): 4:49pm On Aug 09, 2015
edwife:
Yawns very dry and boring.... undecided
and your mumu shepe club is lively?. Agbero club
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Stoke City Vs Liverpool (0 - 1) On 9th August 2015 by luvola(op): 4:47pm On Aug 09, 2015
Omo stoke didnt come here to count bridge here.They are really given us tough time.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Stoke City Vs Liverpool (0 - 1) On 9th August 2015 by luvola(op): 4:23pm On Aug 09, 2015
I am.not impress with Liverpool performance so far.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Stoke City Vs Liverpool (0 - 1) On 9th August 2015 by luvola(op): 4:00pm On Aug 09, 2015
Game on

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