Tag Archives: Steven Gerrard

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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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UEFA Champions League playoff: Udinese to meet Braga

Italian outfit Udinese will meet Liga Sagres team Braga in the 2012-13 Champions League playoff following Friday’s draw in Nyon. In the other four fixtures in the League Route, Bundesliga representatives Borussia Moenchengladbach take on Dynamo Kiev, while Malaga face … read more »

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Gerrard named in UEFA Euro 2012 team

England captain Steven Gerrard has been named in UEFA’s team of the tournament from Euro 2012. The Liverpool midfielder is the only Englishman to be included in the 23-man team alongside 10 members of the Spain squad, who retained their … read more »

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EURO 2012: Why this could be England’s year

England are far from fab, but former Manchester United and Aston Villa boss Ron Atkinson tells Sport360° why they could yet taste glory at Euro 2012. Here is what “Big Ron” had to say… Now that they are in the … read more »

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Euro 2012: Criticism drives England skipper Gerrard

Steven Gerrard believes England have defied their many critics after securing top spot in Group D with a 1-0 defeat of Euro 2012 co-hosts Ukraine. Gerrard delivered the cross as the returning Wayne Rooney headed home from point-blank range for … read more »

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Euro 2012: Rooney returns to see England into last eight

Ukraine 0 England 1 (Rooney, 48) Wayne Rooney scored his first goal at an international tournament for eight years as England beat Ukraine 1-0 to reach the last eight at Euro 2012, but his performance, like his team’s, was laboured. … read more »

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International friendly: Norway v England Preview

Andy Carroll looms as the likely lead striker for England as they begin their Euro 2012 preparations with a friendly against Norway. The big Liverpool striker, who has just one international goal from three matches and who was heavily criticised … read more »

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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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Premier League 2012: Norwich City v Liverpool Preview

Norwich City v Liverpool Carrow Road Kick-off: 17.30 BST TV: Live ESPN, Highlights BBC ONE Match of the Day Norwich (Probable, 4-4-2): Ruddy; R Martin, R Bennett, Ward, Drury; E Bennett, Howson, Hoolahan, Surman; Vaughan, Holt. Out: Ayala (hamstring), Tierney … read more »

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Sunderland 1 v 0 Liverpool – Full Time

90′+5′ Second Half ends, Sunderland 1, Liverpool 0. 90′+4′ Sebastian Larsson (Sunderland) wins a free kick in the defensive half. 90′+4′ Foul by José Enrique (Liverpool). 90′+2′ Attempt missed. Stewart Downing (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is … read more »

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2012 Premier League Live: Liverpool 1 v 2 Arsenal (Full Time)

Follow minute-by-minute commentary of the Premier League game between Liverpool vs Arsenal live: 90+3 min Fear not Liverpool fans. Kenny has a solution. On comes Carroll. What? Eh? Oh, right… 90+1 min Liverpool 1 Arsenal 2 WHAT A CRACKER FROM … read more »

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Full Time: England 2 v 3 Netherlands

FULL-TIME England 2-3 Holland The game ended with another Holland attack, Emanuelson trying to carve out room for a shot, the ball coming out to Van Bommel, and his effort from distance dragged wide. So full-time it is, and Holland … read more »

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2012 Carling Cup Final Live Updates: Cardiff City 2 v 2 Liverpool (2-3 on pens)

(Liverpool win 3-2 on pens) 18.56 With You’ll Never Walk Alone being sung with something approaching gusto by the Liverpool supporters I shall bid you farewell. What a game. Cardiff were a credit to themselves, Malky Mackay the country of … read more »

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Manchester United knock Liverpool out of FA Cup

Kenny Dalglish endured a painful return as Liverpool manager on Sunday, losing 1-0 at fierce rival Manchester United in the FA Cup after conceding a penalty in the first minute and having his captain Steven Gerrard sent off. Manchester United … read more »

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Blackburn Rovers 3 Liverpool 1

The last time Roy Hodgson lost his job following a defeat at Ewood Park, his fate was sealed with a tap on the shoulder from Jack Walker and a club statement hastily-scribbled on the back of a cigarette packet. Liverpool … read more »

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Liverpool win gives Hodgson brief lifeline

Liverpool kicked off the new year with a hard-fought win over Bolton Wanderers. A 90th minute goal by substitute Joe ColeJoe Cole gave the Reds a 2-1 win after Kevin DaviesKevin Davies had put Bolton ahead late in the first … read more »

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Top 50 Highest Paid Soccer Players 2011

Portuguese marketing agency Futebol Finance has published a list of the top 50 footballer’s salaries this season and the results are genuinely eye-opening. Real Madrid has three players in the top ten while Barcelona, Chelsea, Manchester City all have two. … read more »

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