For all the criticism that has come Liverpool’s way this season, it continues to represent a high of almost two decades when judged on this particular stage of campaigns. The best league start since the Premiership was formed in 1992, and the highest points tally in the Champions League group stages since it changed from [...]
Well, if we didn’t already know, we learned that the most recent performances aren’t indicative of title-winning form. Thankfully, form over two games doesn’t dictate where the title ends up; Liverpool have beaten Manchester United and Chelsea, and those results are easily as meaningful as the current malaise. But if the failure against weaker sides [...]
Perhaps the main thing we learned this week, following victory at Bolton and the fortunes of various other keepers, was how thankful we should be for Pepe Reina, and pray that he stays fit. We also learned that the Reds’ zonal marking is back to its best. (When I say ‘learned’ in these pieces, it [...]
