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Tag Archives: Liverpool
Europa League Round-up: Bale hands Spurs edge, Liverpool lose, Oscar on song for Chelsea
Gareth Bale struck two magical free-kicks as Tottenham edged Lyon 2-1 in the Europa League last-32 Thursday, but Liverpool’s hopes were on a knife-edge after a 2-0 defeat at Zenit St Petersburg in Russia. Bale beat Lyon keeper Remy Vercoutre … read more
2013 Europa League: Zenit punish Liverpool in Russia
Second-half goals from Hulk and Sergei Semak fired Zenit St Petersburg to a 2-0 first-leg lead against Liverpool in their Europa League last-32 clash in Russia. Zenit started brilliantly, forcing two good saves from Pepe Reina while Hulk hit the … read more
Posted in Europe Soccer, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports
Tagged Aleksandr Anyukov, Brendan Rodgers, europa league 2013, europa league fixtures, europa league highlights, Europa League live, europa league live scores, Europa League live streamind, Europa League result, europa league results, europa league scores, europa league tables, europa league wiki, FC Zenit Saint Petersburg, Hulk, Liverpool, Nicolas Lombaerts, Steven Gerrard, suarez
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2012/13 UEFA Europa League Round up
Liverpool crumbled to a 3-2 Europa League defeat to Udinese at Anfield on Thursday as their roller-coaster season continued while Premier League rivals Newcastle cruised past Bordeaux 3-0. Liverpool had been good value for a half-time lead after Jonjo Shelvey … read more
EPL Round-Up: Liverpool, Chelsea, Man City, Everton and Tottenham cruise to victory
Luis Suarez netted a Carrow Road hat-trick for the second straight season as Liverpool romped to a 5-2 success against Norwich as the Reds recorded their first league win under Brendan Rodgers. The Uruguay striker opened the scoring with a clinical right-footed finish … read more
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Tagged Demba Ba, England, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica Sports, James McClean, Jobi McAnuff, John Arne Riise, Liverpool, Norwich, Premier League
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Premier League Round up: United claim Anfield win, Arsenal hold City
Manchester United came through an emotion-charged examination at Anfield to move within a point of Chelsea at the top of the Premier League on Sunday, while Arsenal grabbed a late draw at Manchester City. Elsewhere, there were home victories for … read more
2012/13 Europa League round-up
EUROPEAN HEAVYWEIGHTS LIVERPOOL and Inter Milan qualified for the Europa League group stage after coming through their respective play-off ties on Thursday. Luis Suarez’s goal sent Liverpool into the knock-out phase with a 1-1 draw against Scottish Premier League side … read more
Gerrard must quit Liverpool to win Premier League – Eriksson
Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has urged Steven Gerrard to quit Liverpool so he can win the Premier League title. Gerrard has spent his entire career at Liverpool and has enjoyed a degree of success at his boy-hood club; winning … read more
Posted in Soccer, Sports
Tagged Andy Carroll, England, Gerrard, IndepthAfrica, league cup, Liverpool, Premier League, Steven Gerrard, Stewart Downing
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Liverpool 2 – 2 Manchester City
Carlos Tevez’s 100th goal in English football came gift wrapped via an errant Martin Skrtel backpass and proved enough to earn Manchester City a 2-2 draw with a Liverpool side who will feel aggrieved at not taking all three points … read more
Posted in Soccer, Sports
Tagged Liverpool, Liverpool 2 - 2 Manchester City, Manchester City
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Premier League – Liverpool FC v Man City
Liverpool v Man City takes place this afternoon, in the second of two games taking place in the Premier League. The game takes place at Anfield, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 BST, and the game airing live in the UK … read more
Posted in Soccer, Sports
Tagged Anfield, Brendan Rodgers, IndepthAfrica, Liverpool, Liverpool FC, Manchester City F.C., Premier League, Roberto Mancini, Sky Sports
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Tottenham to rival Manchester United for Fulham star Dembele
Tottenham are set to rival Manchester United in the race to sign Fulham forward Moussa Dembele, according to reports in the British press. United have already made an offer for the Belgium international, which was deemed “very low” by Fulham … read more
Posted in Soccer, Sports
Tagged Belgium, Clint Dempsey, Fulham, Fulham FC, IndepthAfrica, Liverpool, Manchester United F.C., Moussa Dembélé, Premier League
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Liverpool keen to take Chelsea striker Sturridge to Anfield
Liverpool could be set to reignite their interest in Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge, but the Reds’ lack of transfer funds could prove to be a major obstacle. Sturridge began last season in fine form under former boss Andre Villas-Boas, but … read more
Posted in Soccer, Sports
Tagged André Villas Boas, Andy Carroll, Chelsea FC, Daniel Sturridge, England, IndepthAfrica, Liverpool, Manchester City F.C., Roberto Di Matteo
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Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani to make AC Milan return
Liverpool are set to take a massive hit on midfield flop Alberto Aquilani, who will join AC Milan in a permanent deal this summer having spent last season on-loan at the Italian giants. Aquilani moved to Liverpool in 2009 in … read more
Posted in Soccer, Sports
Tagged AC Milan, Alberto Aquilani, Aquilani, Brendan Rodgers, Italy, Kenny Dalglish, Liverpool, Milan
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Brendan Rodgers ‘agrees’ deal as a new Liverpool Manager
Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers is set to be appointed as Liverpool’s new manager this week following talks with the Anfield club. Rodgers had refused a request to meet with Liverpool following Kenny Dalglish’s sacking earlier this month, but the Reds … read more
Posted in Soccer, Sports
Tagged Brendan Rodgers, Huw Jenkins, IndepthAfrica, Kenny Dalglish, Liverpool, Liverpool FC, Premier League, Rodgers, Swansea
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Andre Villas-Boas considers becoming Liverpool’s new boss?
Former Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas is reportedly keen on becoming Liverpool’s new boss following the dismissal of Kenny Dalglish. The Reds sacked the 61-year-old from his post yesterday after a dismal season in the Premier League. The club’s hierarchy have … read more
Posted in Soccer, Sports
Tagged André Villas Boas, Chelsea, Chelsea F.C., Hawthorns, Liverpool, Premier League, Stamford Bridge, west bromwich
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Manchester United won’t renew Michaal Owen’s contract
Michael Owen is reportedly expected to be released from Manchester United with his current contract set to expire in June. The former Liverpool striker has been plagued with injuries this season, which has resulted in just four appearances for the … read more
Posted in Soccer, Sports
Tagged Alex Ferguson, England, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester United FC, Michael Owen, North West, United
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Premier League: Final day dramas
The Premier League season draws to a close today and it’s still all to play for at both ends of the table, while the fight for Champions League entry is also far from a foregone conclusion. The champions of Spain, … read more
Liverpool launch new kit
The memorial flame and number ’96′ are now printed on the back of each shirt in recognition of those who died in the tragedy in 1989. That’s a change from the current strip where the flame – a reference to … read more
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Tagged Anfield, Boston, Liverpool, Liverpool launch new kit, Steven Gerrard
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Bayern or bust: Di Matteo defends Chelsea selection after Liverpool thrashing
Roberto Di Matteo stood by his team selection as Chelsea suffered a fatal blow to their Premier League top-four challenge on Tuesday night. A 4-1 defeat at Liverpool was their worst of the season and left them five points behind … read more
Liverpool beats Chelsea 4-1
This was a game of great entertainment but little significance. Liverpool were dominant, punishing a much-changed Chelsea side, but Anfield must have been left with a feeling of why Andy Carroll, absolutely outstanding against John Terry, did not start the … read more
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Tagged 2012 fa cup final, 2012 fa cup result, 2012 fa cup winner, Chelsea, chelsea fa cup, chelsea vs, chelsea vs liverpool, cup final 2012, fa cup 2012, fa cup final 2006, fa cup final 2007, fa cup final 2009, fa cup final 2011, fa cup final 2012, fa cup final 2013, fa cup final history, fa cup final results, fa cup final tickets, fa cup highlights, fc chelsea, fc liverpool, IndepthAfrica, Liverpool, liverpool chelsea, liverpool fa cup, liverpool vs, the fa, the fa cup
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Chelsea wins 2012 FA Cup
Chelsea survived a Liverpool fightback to lift the FA Cup for the third time in four years, Andy Carroll’s excellent second half goal setting up a close finish but not quite turning the game. The Liverpool centre-forward thought he had … read more
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Tagged 2012 fa cup final, 2012 fa cup result, 2012 fa cup winner, Chelsea, chelsea fa cup, chelsea vs, chelsea vs liverpool, cup final 2012, fa cup 2012, fa cup final 2006, fa cup final 2007, fa cup final 2009, fa cup final 2011, fa cup final 2012, fa cup final 2013, fa cup final history, fa cup final results, fa cup final tickets, fa cup highlights, fc chelsea, fc liverpool, IndepthAfrica, Liverpool, liverpool chelsea, liverpool fa cup, liverpool vs, the fa, the fa cup
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2012 FA Cup Final: Chelsea vs Liverpool Live Updates
LATEST: Chelsea 1 – 0 Liverpool [View the story "2012 FA Cup Final: Live Updates" on Storify] Follow Indepth Africa’s coverage of FA Cup Final 2012 between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium The old canard that football is no … read more
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Tagged 2012 fa cup final, 2012 fa cup result, 2012 fa cup winner, Chelsea, chelsea fa cup, chelsea vs, chelsea vs liverpool, cup final 2012, fa cup 2012, fa cup final 2006, fa cup final 2007, fa cup final 2009, fa cup final 2011, fa cup final 2012, fa cup final 2013, fa cup final history, fa cup final results, fa cup final tickets, fa cup highlights, fc chelsea, fc liverpool, IndepthAfrica, Liverpool, liverpool chelsea, liverpool fa cup, liverpool vs, the fa, the fa cup
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2012 FA Cup Final: Chelsea vs Liverpool Preview
London – Liverpool will bid to put a positive gloss on a lacklustre season here on Saturday as they attempt to seal a rare domestic double against bitter rivals Chelsea in the FA Cup final. Kenny Dalglish’s return to Anfield … read more
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Tagged 2012 fa cup final, 2012 fa cup result, 2012 fa cup winner, Chelsea, chelsea fa cup, chelsea vs, chelsea vs liverpool, cup final 2012, fa cup 2012, fa cup final 2012, fa cup highlights, fc chelsea, fc liverpool, IndepthAfrica, Liverpool, liverpool chelsea, liverpool fa cup, liverpool vs, the fa, the fa cup
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Nigeria’s Odemwingie helps West Brom sink Liverpool
Odemwingie scores the match’s only goal in the 75th minute to add further woes for Liverpool league run. West Bromwich Albion earned a first win at Anfield in 45 years on Sunday with a 1-0 victory over Liverpool that saw … read more
Posted in News, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports, West Africa
Tagged Anfield, Kenny Dalglish, Liverpool, Liverpool F.C., Peter Odemwingie, Premier League, Roy Hodgson, West Bromwich Albion F.C.
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Liverpool squad appear on American Idol and get mocked by presenter
The Reds – clearly making efforts to ‘crack’ the American market after being bought by US owned Fenway Sports Group – made a surprise appearance on the hit talent show. Kitted out in matching grey suits, the squad were beamed … read more
Suarez willing to cheat to help Liverpool reach FA Cup final
Luis Suarez admits he would have no hesitation in repeating his World Cup handball if Liverpool need it in the FA Cup semi-final showdown with Everton at Wembley this afternoon. The controversial Uruguay striker has not exactly endeared himself to … read more
Posted in Soccer, Sports
Tagged 2012 FA CUP, 2012 FA Cup Live, 2012 Premier League Live, Anfield, bbc liverpool, David Moyes, Everton, everton fc, everton fixtures, FA Cup Semi-finals, fc liverpool, football live, live soccer, Liverpool, liverpool everton, liverpool fc news, liverpool fixtures, liverpool news, Liverpool v Everton live, Merseyside derby, Premier League
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2012 FA Cup: Liverpool v Everton Live
Follow minute-by-minute commentary of the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield Everton 1-2 Liverpool (Jelav 24 min )(Luis Suarez 61)(Carroll 87) FULL TIME That’s it! The whistle blows with Liverpool sitting deep, forming two ranks in front … read more
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Tagged 2012 FA CUP, 2012 FA Cup Live, 2012 Premier League Live, Anfield, bbc liverpool, David Moyes, Everton, everton fc, everton fixtures, FA Cup Semi-finals, fc liverpool, football live, live soccer, Liverpool, liverpool everton, liverpool fc news, liverpool fixtures, liverpool news, Liverpool v Everton live, Merseyside derby, Premier League
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