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Liverpool VS Man City: Lineup

LFC News | Liverpool Football Club News 21 November @ 07:39 AM EST
Todays starting lineup against Manchester City. Reina, Skrtel, Carragher, Agger, Insua, Mascherano, Lucas, Kuyt, Gerrard, Babel, Ngog. Subs: Cavalieri, Aquilani, El Zhar, Aurelio, Riera, Benayoun, Kyrgiakos. Click to continue reading...

Copy Chelsea

Oh, You Beauty... 17 November @ 10:49 AM EST
Four months into the season, and Liverpool still hasn't deployed the first-choice XI thanks to injuries. And last week we got word that both Benayoun and Riera could be out for a month. Awesome.
Injury problems have consistently troubled Liverpool this season, but with those two missing, the left flank is a massive concern. Click to continue reading...

John Aldridge: Blame Injuries Not Manager Rafael Benitez For Liverpool FC’s Plight

Anfield Talk 14 November @ 11:02 AM EST
The vast majority of Liverpool fans are still right behind Rafa Benitez and rightly so.
There is enough instability at the club with the owners and the debts, and the last thing we need is to be looking for a new manager.
One win in nine games isn't great but you don't turn into a bad manager overnight. Click to continue reading...

What they said: Reading between the lines

Gunners Today 13 November @ 06:58 PM EST

Hello all. For a friday post, usually, there'd be a match preview of some sort. There are some good international matches over the next few days.

The Irish take on the French in what I see as even a contest as it is in Rugby. Then there are the equally intriguing Bosnia vs Portugal, Algeria vs Egypt, New Zealand vs Bahrain etc etc.

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“You Have No MAH-BLES”

Oh, You Beauty... 10 November @ 06:42 AM EST
I probably filled my quota of Major League references with the one about Jobu a few weeks ago. I apologize to international readers and those who aren't connoisseurs of marvelously cheesy sports movies, but this is too apt. Plus, it's Major League 2.
Just like weak-hitting, voodoo apostate Pedro Cerrano, right now, Liverpool has no marbles. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool v Birmingham: Line up announced

Anfield Red 09 November @ 02:24 PM EST
Rafa Benitez has named his starting 11 to face Birmingham City at Anfield this evening, with David N'Gog replacing Fernando Torres upfront. The team in full is full is: Reina, Johnson, Insua, Skrtel, Agger, Mascherano, Lucas, Kuyt, Benayoun, Riera, Ngog. Subs: Cavalieri, Aquilani, Gerrard, Kyrgiakos, Babel, Spreaing, Darby. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool vs Birmingham: Lineup

LFC News | Liverpool Football Club News 09 November @ 02:08 PM EST
Liverpool are looking to ge their Premier League season back on track (again) against Birmingham City. Will we field a strong enough team? Tonights lineup against Birmingham City at Anfield: Reina, Johnson, Insua, Skrtel, Agger, Mascherano, Lucas, Kuyt, Benayoun, Riera, Ngog. Subs: Cavalieri, Aquilani, Gerrard, Kyrgiakos, Babel, Spreaing, Darby. Click to continue reading...

Best Fantasy Team Name Ever of the Week

Never Captain Nicky Butt 06 November @ 12:39 PM EST
Can I get an Amen?
This week's winner is: The Holy Babel.
I don't know if you guys have noticed this yet, but I really REALLY like name puns. And I think there is a serious lack of clever names in the official game. Too many teams are named some form of: FC My Town or Gunners Rule6969. Click to continue reading...

2009/2010 Season Stats – 06/11/09

LFC News | Liverpool Football Club News 06 November @ 11:46 AM EST
Stats Top Goalscorers in All Competitions: Torres- 10 Kuyt- 4 Benayoun- 4 Gerrard- 3 Ngog- 3 Babel- 3 Johnson- 2 Insua- 1 Biggest Win: (away) 3-2 over Bolton and West Ham (home) 6-1 over Hull City Biggest Loss: (away) 1-3 @ Fulham (home) 1-3 v. Aston Villa Games Played/Won/Clean Sheets/etc.: Played: 17 Won: 8 Drawn: 1 Lost: 8 Clean Sheets: 5 Goals Scored: 30 Goals Conceded: 22 Current "5 match" Form: 1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses. Click to continue reading...

Calcio, Champions: Risultati e classifiche. Inter, vittoria e primato, Fiorentina ad un passo dagli ottavi.

CitySport...un Mondo nuovo... 06 November @ 09:47 AM EST
Pazza Inter. I nerazzurri di Mourinho, primi in campionato con sette punti di vantaggio sulla Juventus, conquistano la vittoria (prima) in Europa, e anche il primato in un girone che si mantiene comunque equilibrato. Il gol di Shevchenko, alfiere della Dinamo Kiev, sembra far presagire un nuovo incubo per la corazzata interista ma questa volta, in maniera decisamente rocambolesce (a tre minuti dalla fine), rimonta e sorpassa gli ucraini, portando a casa tre punti fondamentali. Click to continue reading...

The Rafa Benitez Chronicles Part Two

A More Splendid Life 05 November @ 03:09 PM EST
He headed down the tunnel, avoided a few picture takers, autograph hounds, his own subs wanting to talk tactics. He signaled to them but avoided conversation, winding his way to an executive office and finding a private bathroom.
He looked in the mirror. "The fat Spanish waiter." His palms were still sweaty, so he washed them and then washed his face. Click to continue reading...

Babel vs. Voronin

Oh, You Beauty... 05 November @ 09:31 AM EST
From the comments of the last post:
Anonymous said:
I disagree about Babel. I'd much rather see him starting for Voronin rather than coming off the bench. Then bring in Aqua at the 70 min mark. Voronin just looks a half step slow in everything he does. At least Babel has the potential for moments of brilliance along with the mistakes.
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A defence of Benitez's transfer activities (?)

Soccer Statistics 05 November @ 07:38 AM EST
Recently, it was brought to my attention that someone had posted a defence of Liverpool, and specifically Benitez's, transfer activity.
At first glance, the conclusion is clear:
Total Players Bought: £228,976,000
Total Players Sold: £145,100,000

Total Net Spend: £83,876,000So, that's a total spend of just over £83m in 5 years at the club. Click to continue reading...

Lyon v Liverpool: Where did it go wrong?

Anfield Red 05 November @ 06:00 AM EST
Liverpool drew 1-1 with Lyon last night, leaving any chance of getting through the group stages of the Champion's League hanging by a thread' but what do you think went wrong last night? There are a number of possible reasons: Rafa's tactics/his woeful decision to play Voronin/the lack of introduction of Aquilani/bringing on Babel too late, [. Click to continue reading...

CL Goals (Nov. 3-4)

Joga Bonito Mundo 04 November @ 10:32 PM EST

Aguero's brace denied Chelsea a perfect start.

Yet again Europe's top talent provided us with some magnificent goals. Argentine striker Aguero may have found his form with two howitzers against Chelsea.

Enjoy!

Babel's goal against Lyon:


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Champions League: Video Gol Lione - Liverpool 1 - 1 (Gruppo E)

Calcioplus 04 November @ 04:46 PM EST
0-1 Babel 83'1-1 Lisandro 90'DISCLAIMER: Calcioplus non hosta alcun video pubblicato su di esso. Tutti i video pubblicati sono caricati da amanti di calcio su siti di video hosting come Youtube e Dailymotion ed ubicati dunque su siti esterni a Calcioplus. Calcioplus non è responsabile del contenuto di tali siti web. Click to continue reading...

Lyon TEAM NEWS: Torres starts alongside Voronin; Aquilani on the bench

Liverpool Kop 04 November @ 01:58 PM EST
Rafa Benitez has decided to start with Fernando Torres against Lyon.
The full team for Lyon is:
--------- Reina
Carragher --- Agger -- Kyrgiakos -- Insua
Kuyt -- Lucas -- Mascherano -- Benayoun
Voronin -- Torres
Subs: Cavalieri, Aquilani, Babel, Ngog, Spearing, Darby, Ayala. Click to continue reading...

Lyon VS Liverpool: Lineup

LFC News | Liverpool Football Club News 04 November @ 01:49 PM EST
The lineup for liverpools must win Champions League game against Lyon in France tonight: Liverpool: Reina, Carragher, Agger, Kyrgiakos, Insua, Kuyt, Lucas, Mascherano, Benayoun, Voronin, Torres. Subs: Cavalieri, Aquilani, Babel, Ngog, Spearing, Darby, Ayala. Click to continue reading...

Lyon v Liverpool: Name your starting line up

Anfield Red 04 November @ 12:24 PM EST
Liverpool face Lyon in the Champion's League tonight, but given the fact that Rafa has an injury list longer than his arm; who do you think should play? The squad is as follows: Reina, Cavalieri, Carragher, Ayala, Darby, Insua, Agger, Kyrgiakos, Kuyt, Lucas, Benayoun, Aquilani, Babel, Mascherano, Spearing, Plessis, Ngog, Voronin, Torres. Click to continue reading...

RAFA NEEDS TIME TO GET IT RIGHT

Friends of Liverpool FC 01 November @ 05:56 PM EST
Its got to be Liverpool's worst run in years.Five defeats in the League already, beaten twice in the Champion's League and we will be going out unless we win our last three group matches, plus out of the Carling Cup alreadyIt is Rafa Benitez's poorest spell in charge of Liverpool since he joined us five years ago. Click to continue reading...

Fulham VS Liverpool: Lineup

LFC News | Liverpool Football Club News 01 November @ 02:22 PM EST
Sorry its late this time. The Starting lineup from Liverpool's shocking game against Fulham. Reina, Insua, Degen, Carragher, Kyrgiakos, Kuyt, Benayoun, Mascherano, Lucas, Voronin, Torres. Subs: Gulacsi, Babel, Spearing, Plessis, Dossena, Eccleston, Ayala. Click to continue reading...

INJURY CRISIS THREATENS TO DE-RAIL LIVERPOOL

Friends of Liverpool FC 31 October @ 06:42 PM EST
After today's bizarre defeat to Fulham which defies description, I have to take a look at the Liverpool's injury list to explain things away.
We were missing Danny Agger, Martin Skrtel, Alberto Aquilani and David Ngog to a virus, not the swine-flu, but a virus nonetheless.
We were also missing Captain Steven Gerrard to a groin injury, Glen Johnson to a calf injury and Fernando Torres wasn't fully fit. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool crumble at the cottage: Fulham 3-1 Liverpool

Anfield Red 31 October @ 01:25 PM EST
Liverpool lost 3-1 at Craven Cottage to Fulham today as Carragher and Degen were both sent off. Rafa went for a 442 with Voronin joining Torres upfront; while inexperienced was a word to describe the bench of Gulacsi, Dossena, Ayala, Spearing, Plessis, Eccleston and Babel. Liverpool dominated the opening play, but went a goal behind when Zamora [. Click to continue reading...

The Kids have Grown

All Four One, and One Four All! 30 October @ 07:44 AM EST
Maddy's Note: Our man Felipe is back, bringing you a great take on thhe Carling Cup encounter which he was THERE for. Who would expect a team of kids to beat a very experienced and solid Liverpool? One one would say Arsenal were favourites, but I just have to confess I didn't think that way until the kick-off yesterday. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal 2-1 Liverpool – playing like the first team

The Beautiful Groan 30 October @ 05:18 AM EST

Arsenal 2 (Merida 19, Bendtner 50) Liverpool 1 (Insua 26)
(Carling Cup)

A mix of experience and youth was enough to see off the challenge of Liverpool in an entertaining game, made all the more fun by the visitor's admirable attacking intent. In the end, we sneaked home in one of the most enjoyable games I've seen all season.

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good game but..

Anfield Red 30 October @ 12:16 AM EST
kuyt, voronin, babel cost us the game. why? notone of them were good enough it shows what i have been saying about kuyt, without sg and torres he is shown for what he is. a workhorse with a poor first touch, and a player who needs 5 chances to score one. voronin was so poor [...] Click to continue reading...

Arsenal 2-1 Liverpool : Arsenal's blend does the trick

Arseblog 29 October @ 03:13 AM EST

Another fun night of Carling Cup action at the Grove saw Arsenal go through to the quarter-finals with a 2-1 win over Liverpool.

As expected the team was a mix of youth and experience. Nicklas Bendtner, Eduardo and Samir Nasri got minutes under their belt to get themselves fit, at the back Senderos and Sylvester provided a solid foundation while Lukasz Fabianski returned in goal.

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No penalty. A victory for common-sense and persistence? 3 stunning left foot strikes & Ramsey, Nasri, Eastmond impress

Gunners Today 28 October @ 07:16 PM EST

Arsenal 2 Liverpool 1 (Carling Cup 4th round)

Hello Gooners. Well that was close as well, just like the previous two games. Where was the 3-1 I predicted? As it turns out we didn't need that third goal.

You won't agree but for me Liverpool probably shaded it by virtue of the opportunities they created.

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Mesmerizing Merida Sends Liverpool Out

Arsenal View From a Gooner 28 October @ 05:48 PM EST

The journey continues for Wenger and Arsenal as they knock Liverpool out in the fourth round Carling Cup clash at Ashburton Grove. As it often is with the second cup competition in England, Wenger put his faith in the lesser lights of his squad. Silvestre took the armband with Senderos as his centerback partner in front of the returning Fabianski.

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Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal

Oh, You Beauty... 28 October @ 05:39 PM EST
Cavalieri
Degen Skrtel Kyrgiakos Insua
Spearing Plessis
Kuyt Voronin Babel
Ngog
Goals:
Merida 19'
Insua 26'
Bendtner 50'
Any loss is disappointing, especially when the team's already lost six, but this one doesn't sting too bad. Arsenal, with Nasri, Bendtner, and Eduardo in the line-up, didn't exactly play the Super Teens, and probably deserved their victory. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool (Carling Cup) Open Thread

The Offside - Arsenal 28 October @ 02:43 PM EST

Lineups are in:

Arsenal: Starters: Fabianski, Gibbs, Silvestre, Senderos, Gilbert, Eastmond, Nasri, Ramsey, Merida, Eduardo, Bendtner. Subs: Szczesny (Gesundheit!), Bartley, Coquelin, Frimpong, Randall, Sunu, Watt.

Liverpool: Starters: Cavalieri, Degen, Skrtel, Kyrgiakos, Insua, Kuyt, Spearing, Plessis, Babel, Voronin, Ngog.

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Arsenal VS Liverpool: Lineup

LFC News | Liverpool Football Club News 28 October @ 02:38 PM EST
Tonights Liverpool team to face Arsenal in the Carling Cup at the Emirates Stadium: Liverpool: Cavalieri, Degen, Insua, Skrtel, Kyrgiakos, Plessis, Spearing, Babel, Kuyt, Voronin, Ngog. Subs: Reina, Aquilani, Benayoun, Darby, Dossena, Eccleston, Ayala. Arsenal: Fabianski, Gilbert, Senderos, Silvestre, Gibbs, Eastmond, Bendtner, Nasri, Ramsey, Merida, Eduardo. Click to continue reading...

VIDEO OF FERNANDO TORRES GOAL AGAINST MANCHESTER UNITED

Spanish Football & Sports 25 October @ 11:04 AM EST
He´s one of Spanish Football´s favourite sons working overseas, exAtletico de Madrid, Spanish International & now Liverpool FC number9. FERNANDO TORRES was fundamental in todays 2-0 victory overarch rivals Mancheter United. Here is the VIDEO of the goal Fernandoscored to "open the can" :Babel scored Liverpool´s second goal in the 96th min. Click to continue reading...

Rafa names his starting 11 v Man Utd: Gerrard not in squad!

Anfield Red 25 October @ 08:13 AM EST
Rafa Benitez has named his team to face Man Utd at Anfield today, with Stevie Gerrard not even making the bench! The team in full is : Reina, Johnson, Insua, Carragher, Agger, Mascherano, Lucas, Aurelio, Benayoun, Kuyt, Torres. Subs: Cavalieri, Voronin, Babel, Ngog, Spearing, Degen, Skrtel. Click to continue reading...